Principal

Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

• Develops implements and evaluates the instructional program of the school by providing activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program
• Uses data with proficiency to make decisions regarding the overall instructional program and in support of classroom practices
• Prepares and submits the schools budgetary requests and assumes accountability for all monies
• Collaborates with the Division of Human Resources to identify prepare hire and retain diverse highly qualified and effective educators
• Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional extra-curricular and athletic programs of the school
• Provides oversight to the services provided to students in the school (i.e. counseling social work exceptional childrens programming etc.)
• Gives leadership to the development and implementation of a system for evaluating student progress by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data
• Observes and evaluates classroom instruction in a timely manner and provides feedback and support to educators as needed in accordance with established policies and practices
• Visibly supports the positive culturally responsive traditions of the school community; Promotes a sense of well-being among staff students and parents
• Maintains a school atmosphere conducive to: Creating a Culture of Safety and Wellness; Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life; Empowering Equipping and Investing in Our People; Equitable and Transparent Fiscal Stewardship and Operations; Strengthening Family and Community Engagement
• Systematically and frequently observes in classrooms and engages in conversation with students about their learning
• Influences the evolution of the culture to support the continuous improvement of the school as outlined in the School Improvement Plan
• Oversees services provided to the school (i.e. custodial transportation food etc.)
• Models and leads the work of Restorative Practices and the MTSS Framework in order to decrease discipline disproportionalities and academic disparities
• Establishes and implements scheduled maintenance inspection of school plant and grounds
• Establishes and maintains clear positive and consistent interactions with parents families and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school curriculum and to resolve concerns in partnership with parents/caregivers and school and district leaders
• Sets a clear vision for the school in alignment with the direction of the district Strategic Plan and provides leadership for the schools instructional leadership team in collaboration with the various divisions within the district
• Models the importance of continued adult learning by engaging in activities to develop personal knowledge and skill along with expanded self- awareness
• Pursues the districts Strategic Plan goals for excellence in equity and engagement with a particular focus on ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction and deeper learning for students and closing opportunity achievement and attitude gaps;
• Drives the successful integration of evidence-based strategies to ensure the growth and success of all students and staff and models the importance of data driven decision making;
• Acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning and intentionally creates spaces for students and staff to engage in experiences that result in joy and wellness
• Encourages and supports innovative strategies that support equity engagement and social justice action to assure a high- quality learning experience for every student
• Designs and leads the work of highly effective teams and measures outcomes of the various teams represented in the school
• Models the use of the Racial Equity Decision Making Protocol (REDP) to define a vision of success in applying the schools equity identity and as an equity lens to the schools body of work within the School Improvement Team (SIT) process
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Masters Degree in a related field required
• Must hold or be eligible for the North Carolina Professional License with an endorsement in PK-12 administration and supervision
• N.C. Teaching License preferred
• Valid drivers license and availability of private transportation or the availability to get to off-site meetings
• Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of related work experience (teaching experience and school leadership combined) with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading as a school administrator (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles concepts and methodologies of public school administration
• Extensive knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of school personnel and administrative practices procedures and methods and a demonstrated track record of closing opportunity gaps and promoting equity in education
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students certified and classified school staff parents/caregivers school and district administrators
• Ability to conceptualize initiate monitor and evaluate new and/or current programs and/or supervision
• Familiarity with budget management school improvement planning and the processes that effectively engage stakeholder groups on important issues
• Ability to engage with diverse staff leadership and constituents to promote trust collaboration and partnerships both internal and external to the school
• Ability to lead and collaborate with others to create/design adult learning and teaching of the content and skills associated with operating with an instructional leadership lens

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards

Approved By: Date Created/Revised: 1/12/2024