5-7 years of high school teaching and administrative experience
Strong background in curriculum development and program management
Proven ability to lead and mentor faculty
Expertise in adolescent development and student support
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Experience in fostering inclusive school cultures
Ability to navigate parent partnerships effectively
Responsibilities
Lead faculty in implementing learner competencies focused on democracy, justice, and belonging
Conduct regular meetings with faculty to discuss learning and teaching issues
Supervise and evaluate faculty in program design and implementation
Oversee hiring, assignment, and retention of faculty in collaboration with leadership
Manage day-to-day operations of the high school division
Develop plans to address the physical, social, and psychological needs of students
Support students in the college placement process and academic guidance
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a progressive, inquiry-based educational program
Engagement with a diverse community of students and faculty
Supportive administrative leadership team
Access to professional development opportunities
Involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular programming
Full Job Description
High School Principal
Job Description
LREI's High School Principal will be a visionary guide for our diverse community of faculty and students and our progressive program. A sought-after high school experience, our rigorous, college preparatory program demonstrates the importance of an inquiry-based, student-centered secondary education. We seek a(n):
Mission-Focused Leader
Lead the faculty in carrying out our 5 learner competencies through the HS program:
Advocates for democracy, justice & belonging; Reasons critically & with curiosity; Navigates problems creatively; Collaborates & communicates constructively; Demonstrates mastery in disciplinary knowledge & practice.
Educator
Conduct regular meetings with faculty concerning larger issues of learning and teaching and routine matters.
Work with the Assistant Director, and in partnership with the divisional principals, to ensure the consistency and excellence of our 14-year progressive program.
Supervise, observe, and help evaluate the faculty in the design and implementation of the high school's program.
In consultation with the faculty, the Assistant Director, and the Director, be responsible for the hiring, assignment, and retention of faculty.
Manager
Direct the division's day-to-day operations and maintain a visible, positive presence in all areas of the school.
Respond to the physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of the high school community and develop plans for meeting these needs.
Ensure thoughtful, constructive academic guidance for all students.
Understand the college landscape, and support the College Office in the college placement process.
Support the methods and reporting of skills/standards by teachers in measuring student achievement.
Oversee the coordination of co-curricular, extra-curricular, and athletics programs, assist in the planning and presentation of school programming, and maintain a comprehensive calendar of school events.
Represent the division in the admission process and in the recruitment of prospective students, and by welcoming students from LREI's middle school.
Participate in the work of the school's administrative leadership team.
Communicate with, and perform other duties as assigned by, the school's Director.
Personal Qualifications
Effectively communicate the high school's programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information. to all constituencies including students, faculty, administration, and parents.
Organized, a clear communicator, and skilled in public speaking.
Deep expertise with adolescent development and student support.
Warm, kind, and enthusiastic and eager to lead an engaged and active community.
Able to foster relationships with students and colleagues.
Cultivate and maintain a safe and inclusive school culture of mutual respect.
Professional Qualifications
High School classroom teaching experience and a desire to continue to teach as a model for faculty.
Administrative experience leading, supervising, and giving feedback to a high-quality faculty.
Experience building curriculum and program, and an ability to manage complex projects in partnership with colleagues.
Skills in navigating and managing parent partnerships.
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