We are looking for a Middle School Principal (grades 5-8) committed to urban education to join our team at our E Prep Cliffs campus (1415 E 36th Street Cleveland, OH 44114) for the upcoming 2018-19 school year.
Breakthrough Schools is Cleveland's highest rated network of public charter schools. Our mission is to develop a growing network of distinctive school options that prepare Cleveland area students for success in life. As we grow, open new schools, and add new grades, we are looking for educators who are excited about what we are doing in Cleveland.
Our Preparatory model (K-8) has motivating school wide routines that create a culture where scholars believe they will succeed. Every teacher, student and staff member commits to giving 100% in everything they do and focus on putting students on a path to college.
The Principal is responsible to deliver on the following goals:

Lead the instructional vision for the school to ensure academic excellence and responsible citizenship Deliver academic achievement results Build and develop talent in staff members through the evaluation system Create and maintain an outstanding school culture for students and faculty Engage parents and families

The Responsibilities of the Principal in which he/she will be evaluated include:

Provide professional leadership to execute school mission and vision In collaboration with School Leaders, ensure that the school develops and implements academic policies, programs and staffing to fulfill its mission Serve in the capacity of instructional leader for the school: visible throughout the day; guide the curriculum; ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning In concert with Schools Leaders, maintain ongoing, frequent, and open communication with staff, families, and the board Motivate and professionally develop staff and implement staff development based on student assessment data and the assessed needs of staff Establish academic, behavioral and attendance goals that reflect high expectations; regularly reviews student academic, behavior, and attendance data to monitor progress towards goals and implement programmatic changes as necessary Champion continuous improvement while at the same time meet the educational and social/emotional needs and maintain positive relationships with all students and families Work to foster a nurturing, safe school culture and a learning community that nurtures and supports students, family, staff and diversity Work with the Assistant Principal to create a discipline plan, including behavior plans, interventions and consequences, that support the citizenship curriculum Work with Model Operations Leader on the preparation and implementation of, and adherence to Policies and procedures that guide, track and/or document the activities of the school: this includes but is not limited to management of school records and resources as necessary and school compliance with ODE and other applicable laws and regulations Oversee the development and implementation for new Board approved programs. Supervise, evaluate, hire and terminate instructional staff with the academic leadership team and Model Education Leader Oversee the successful execution of all school programming Build curriculum which reflects the mission, values and culture of the school and is aligned with the State Common Core Set the school year calendar with input from other Model Principal(s), Model Education Leader, and Model Operations Leader Work with Enrollment Coordinator to ensure school meets enrollment targets Provide budget input to the Model Operations Director around instructional staffing and expenses for approval by the Board Oversee external relations, including facilitating partnerships with the community, the Ohio Department of Education, and other key entities involved with the school with support from the Management Company Attend all board meetings and grade level team meetings on a regular basis Supervise academic leadership team members Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and practices and share with staff Provide staff with multiple open channels for both giving and receiving feedback

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in administration preferred. Valid Ohio teaching license required Minimum of three years teaching experience in urban education required Passion for vision and mission of Breakthrough Schools Personal commitment to high expectations and the ability to inspire others to pursue the same Proficient in Microsoft applications Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills with varied audiences Strong communication, organizational, public relations and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines, problem solve and work independently Respected presence and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration Relentlessness - doing whatever it takes to ensure success Understanding of best practices in core content areas Experience coaching instructional staff through modeling and support

Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Charter Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in the Ohio STRS or SERS (state retirement system).

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Middle School Principal (E Prep Cliffs)
Start Date: 2018-2019 School Year
Location: Cleveland, OH