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Job Location:
Monroe, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 52
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
4701 S. Grand St. Monroe LA 71202
Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a visionary Principal to lead educational excellence within a secure care facility at the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on justice-involved youth by fostering a trauma-informed achievement-driven school culture. If youre passionate about equity rehabilitation and instructional leadership we invite you to help shape the future of education in juvenile justice.Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a Masters Degree or Higher in Educational Leadership or Administration or another area of Educational Studies; Hold a Valid Teaching Certification in the area of Educational Leadership.
Job Specification
Reports to the Director of Education (also to the Facility Director on the ground where his/her school is located); administers the school in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education and OJJ policies.
Uses leadership supervisory and administrative skills to maintain an effective learning climate and to promote the educational development of each student.
Plans and implements a program which creates an environment where teachers have the ability to design and implement a course(s) of study that enables students to learn and develop optimally.Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Plan organize and oversee the work of school staff to ensure effective operations.
Recruit mentor and retain diverse highly effective teachers and staff; provide supervision and support.
Direct school operations in alignment with BESE LDE and OJJ policies.
Implement state and district curricula and assessments ensuring alignment with college and career readiness standards.
Monitor student data to guide instructional and intervention decisions that maximize achievement and close equity gaps.
Conduct classroom walk-throughs to evaluate instructional practices and ensure progress on district initiatives.
Set clear expectations for staff performance and conduct rigorous evaluations using multiple data sources.
Collaborate with campus and district committees to plan professional development activities.
Coach and develop teachers and staff through individualized feedback and aligned professional growth opportunities.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe Louisiana.
Terms of Employment:12 Month Employee (as set by the Office of Juvenile Justice)
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.S. 15:587.1 (c).
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
