Position Type:
Administration-School Principal/Principal-High

Date Posted:
1/22/2019

Location:
Academics

Date Available:
Current Vacancy

Closing Date:
Until filled

Principal, Innovation Academy

INNOVATION IN FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Fulton County Schools is creating the ‘Bell Labs' of public education - a system for creating and disseminating instructional innovations. Our approach is in service of a future where students will direct and advance their learning in dynamic, supportive environments.

Fulton is committed to providing innovative learning environments and experiences that are reliably explored, defined and scaled. Our Innovation Academy will explore, define and scale these instructional innovations. We will organize the school in alignment with the following design principles:

· Deliver a world class program of study through design thinking and integrated curriculum

· Provide a robust advisory program and foster student agency with a growth mindset

· Offer rigorous curriculum around real-world skills demonstrated through projects, certifications, mentorships and internships

· Inspire innovation by putting learning on display

· Contribute to a culture of support through business partnerships and real-world problem solving

· Ensure the STEM Model is supported by an innovative and forward-thinking leader and team

STUDENT OUTCOMES
By 12 th grade, teams of our students will be fully capable of solving real problems for partners. To do that, our students must be:

· Masters of all fundamental literacies

· Holders of foundational knowledge

· Original thinkers in an uncertain world

· Generous collaborators for tough problems

· Learners for life

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Our school will prepare graduates to design a better world by building the competencies articulated in our student outcomes. Georgia Tech is our curriculum design partner, ensuring that the work students do aligns to Georgia Standards of Excellence and college admissions requirements. The curriculum will integrate the content standards via a series of richly engaging projects that ask students to solve authentic problems via engineering and design thinking skills, as pioneered by Stanford's d.school.

Please review our January Board Brief for our current thinking on the role of partnerships and curriculum.

CURRICULUM VISION
FCS will provide a world class program of study through design thinking and an integrated curriculum. The student environment will be nurturing and growth-oriented, so students develop skills to think critically and solve real-world problems.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCES CRITICAL FOR THIS ROLE
Competencies
• Embraces Challenges and Ambiguity
• Approaches problems with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to reflect on past successes and failures

Experiences
• Design Thinking
• Instructional Leadership
• Implementing STEM Programs
• Supporting interdisciplinary instruction

If you are a results-oriented dynamic leader who believes in the power of collaboration, Fulton County Schools may be a fit for you. We are seeking a highly effective, instructional leader to drive a unique school model that effectively serves all students. Our leader will ensure success while building and sustaining a positive culture and safe climate, for students as well as adults. This position requires an experienced and committed school leader who is excited by the challenge of high school leadership, innovative school design, and who has demonstrated success at dramatically improving school achievement. The candidate chosen for this position must have a proven track record showing the capability to effectively articulate a clear and compelling vision, to inspire and influence people, to set goals and objectives needed to lead the academic institution, and ensure increased student achievement .

If you found this posting on a Job Board or Aggregator, please note there is a full application with supplemental questions to complete as part of your submission. Please proceed to the Principal - Innovation Academy, JobID 5922 full application to indicate your interest in this role with Fulton County Schools.

Description:
The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The Principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Learn more about Leadership Selection at Fulton.

Job Summary:

• Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievementDrives instructional excellenceBuilds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvementBuilds a talented, aligned team focused on student achievementManages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instructionServes as school's advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholdersManages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectivesPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of ability to take leadership and meet established objectives to create positive outcomes in the school environmentAbility to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the schoolAbility to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issuesAbility to manage financial, material, and human resources effectivelyProven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complexAbility to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiativesAbility to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive informationExcellent communication skills both written and verbal

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Administration, or a related field is requiredMust hold or be eligible for a Georgia Leadership Certificate

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience of demonstrating progression of added responsibility in Education , Educational Administration or a related field required; Minimum 3 years supervising others required

Salary Information:

• Step placement credit may be granted for up to a maximum of 7 years (Step 8) of prior verifiable experience. Salary placement with Fulton County Schools is non-negotiable. Actual salary placement will be based on Fulton County Board of Education experience calculations from the Non-Teaching Salary Schedule C-235, Principal/Assistant Scale, Step 1 - Step 8.

Completed Application Will Contain:

• Principal - Innovation Academy, JobID 5922 full application with Uploaded Responses to Included Prompts Resume

View a map of school locations and Learning Communities to learn more about our individual schools and our Learning Community structure that allows for a more decentralized approach to school management with resources and support aligned closely to individual schools.

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