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Principal

Employer
ALS Education LLC
Location
Miami, FL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Principal
Description

The Principal is responsible for providing educational leadership, contractual accountability, and day-to-day leadership of educational and operational activities of the school.

Requirements

Essential functions:

  • Recruit, hire, and retain highly qualified school staff.
  • Lead all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
  • Set clear and rigorous expectations for staff performance, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all company, federal, state, and district safety and security requirements to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and staff. Lead the school management team in developing and implementing emergency procedures.
  • Develop staff training with input from Regional Director. Develop yearly staff training and professional development schedule to ensure effective professional development and ongoing support.
  • Collect and analyze school data as the basis for monitoring and improving the school's measurable outcomes and contractual obligations with a focus on a cycle of continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and evaluate staff performance systematically and regularly.
  • Manage the school's resources and expenditures effectively to meet defined budget goals.
  • Lead staff to accomplish the defined accountability measures to include contractual obligations, company performance measures, and federal, state, and district requirements.
  • Facilitate a school climate that is conducive to student learning and implement research-based instructional practices aligned with the Standard Operating Model.
  • Foster effective communication and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders which would include the company's mission and vision, performance results, school activities, and other information pertinent to the individual stakeholder groups.
  • Perform all other duties as deemed necessary, which are aligned in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure that student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.


Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of educational administration as it relates to school management and organization
  • Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
  • Knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze and manipulate data to drive program improvement
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of and ability to work in a technology rich environment
  • Skilled in the use of productivity software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


Education and Experience Required:

  • Master Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Possession of or eligibility to obtain the required state administrative or school principal certification upon hire.
  • Possession of a valid state teaching certificate is desired if working towards administrative certification.
  • Three (3) years of paid, professional experience in a position of providing instructional/supervisory leadership.
  • Minimum three (3) years teaching experience.


Education and Experience Preferred:

  • Five (5) years of paid, professional experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.


Summary

Opportunities abound at ALS Education LLC, a leading provider of non-traditional programming for students who are at-risk of dropping out of high school or who have already dropped out and are seeking a second chance. Serving students in some of the largest school districts in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, ALS Education LLC manages 21 schools (17 in Florida, 3 In North Carolina, and 1 in Georgia). ALS Education LLC is currently seeking outstanding teachers, leaders, and staff who are committed to helping our students aged 16-21 who have dropped out and need a unique learning environment to thrive and be successful.

Our schools provide students the opportunity to get back on track in their learning by building basic skills and meeting requirements for graduation. Looking beyond graduation, we provide extensive career and college readiness training to prepare students with the skills and planning for life after high school.

We have an increased need for teachers interested in teaching reading, math, science, special education, and English as a second language in an innovative High School Setting.

If you are seeking an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization and impact the lives and legacies of students and families, apply now!

  • Growing organization with growth opportunities for interested and high performing employees
  • Significantly smaller typical student load than a traditional high school (average 50 versus 150 in a traditional high school)
  • Minimal daily lesson planning as the core curriculum is computer-driven
  • Opportunity to spend instructional time supporting the individual needs of students
  • Minimal non-instructional assignments (ie. no cafeteria coverage; afterschool sports or activity supervision)
  • 401K with company profit sharing match
  • Daily opportunity for additional hourly stipends for the extended school day
  • Ability to support students from the beginning to the end of their journey (students don't change teachers year-over-year)

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