All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information: Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
Work Location: 640 Island Road
Circleville, Ohio, 43113
United States
Compensation: $84,00-$120,000
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: M-F
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from union
Primary Job Skill: Education
What You'll Do... The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated, visionary, and resilient Principal to lead Ralph C. Starkey High School at Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility. In this impactful role, you will champion educational equity, evidence-based instructional practices, and high academic standards to support student success.
Core Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership - Drive Academic Excellence: Supervise and evaluate instructional programs, ensuring alignment with state standards and innovative teaching methods.
- Teacher Support and Coaching: Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff, providing targeted feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze school-wide performance data to identify achievement gaps, target interventions, and improve student outcomes.
Operations and Administration - Master Scheduling and Budgeting: Oversee the development of the master schedule and manage the school budget effectively to align with student needs and district goals.
- Curriculum Planning: Coordinate curriculum planning, testing, guidance, and scheduling of all classes.
- Compliance and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal policies, including special education mandates and district guidelines. Prepare monthly educational report and educational audit.
- Policy and Procedure: Assist in the development and implementation of school procedures. Ensure implementation of school district policies and procedures, Ohio Department of Education rules and regulations, Ohio Revised Code, and Ohio Administrative Code, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
Communication and Collaboration - Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with Central Office Education staff regarding education processes, needs, and concerns.
- Staff Meetings: Conduct staff meetings and provide motivation, guidance, and counseling to staff.
PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.
Qualifications: Current appropriate type of Supervisory/Administrative Certificate as required & issued by the Ohio Department of Education 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory or administrative capacity in academic or vocational education program.
Job Skills: Education
