Job Position:
MS Principal
Start Date:
Immediately
Subject & Grade:
N/A
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Designation:
School
Contact:
Kate Freudenheim
Type:
At-Will
Email:
careers@tulsahonoracademy.org
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Phone:
(918) 833-9420
Benefits:
Yes
Website:
www.tulsahonoracademy.org


The mission of Tulsa Honor Academy Charter School is to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

Our vision at Tulsa Honor Academy is to develop successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals and who will transform their communities. Tulsa Honor Academy ensures that 100% of students are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. We believe all children, regardless of race, background, or income, can achieve at high levels. Through a structured, disciplined, and academically rigorous environment, our students will be prepared to live a life of excellence, independence, and purpose. We will prepare our students to succeed in college and beyond by urgently pursuing rigorous academic goals, exposing them to life's opportunities, and laying the foundation for strong, ethical character.

Our core beliefs inform the work that we do on a daily basis in service to our scholars and their families. We believe:
• that through a rigorous academic design and a strong character development program, our scholars can achieve excellence.
• that all scholars can achieve at the highest levels.
• that all scholars can achieve in a highly structured, rigorous, and joyful school environment.
• that all scholars can achieve when given the appropriate support.

Who we are and what you can expect:
• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
• Everyone is a literacy teacher - ALL teachers are expected to use reading, writing, and daily discourse to push student achievement
• Structure Driven School - We strive daily for consistency and expect commitment from all staff members towards a shared definition of excellence.
• Team, team, team - We learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations.
• Constant improvement - We believe that through consistent support and feedback, that all stakeholders will improve.
• People, paper, college - In what we invest says a lot about what we prioritize.
• Not expensive buildings
• Endless copies/instructional materials
• The best darn people, period.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced school leader to serve as the Principal of THA Middle School, the only middle school in the Tulsa Metro to receive an A on the state report card in 2018-2019. The principal will be the leader of the school, driving exceptional student achievement, scholar culture, teacher development, and school operations through coaching leaders and staff members, preparing high quality professional development, and creating a data-driven culture.
The Principal is ultimately accountable for all school results: academic, cultural, and operational. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in a high-performing charter school
This position is a full-time, exempt role. Starting salary is $80,000.
REQUIREMENTS
• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of school
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• 2 years school leadership experience required
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Exceptional data analysis skills
• Experience with or training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GENERAL Responsibilities
• Coach school leaders and other staff
• Ensure effectiveness of consequences
• Communicate effectively with families
• Track and analyze schoolwide data
• Lead Professional Development
• Collaborate with Leadership Team in the creation of systems necessary to protect student culture and instructional time
• Drives a positive and effective staff culture

SPECIFIC Responsibilities
• Develops and evaluates school leaders and other staff members
• Uses data to guide instructional decision-making and imparts the same habits in others
• Provides planning and curriculum development support to teachers and instructional leaders
• Drives a strong school culture through regular school walkthroughs for instruction, culture, and operations
• Recruits, hires, and retains highly effective school staff
• Identifies and monitors schoolwide priorities and goals
• Allocate and approve resources and purchases in alignment with school mission and goals

To apply go to http://tulsahonor.org/careers and follow the instructions.

The above job description is not exhaustive. It may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Executive Director at Tulsa Honor Academy.