Job Tracking ID: 512534-699185

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN

Job Level: Any

Level of Education: Any

Job Type: Full-Time/Regular

Date Updated: August 19, 2019

Years of Experience: Any

Starting Date: ASAP

Position Type: School Administrative

School: Summit

Grade: K,1,2,3,4,5

Job Description:

Tindley Accelerated Schools is an open enrollment charter school with a network of three (3) schools, serving grades K-12. There is one track at Tindley: College or Die. Our scholars traditionally work one grade level ahead so that they are ready to take all authentic college courses beginning their junior year. Since opening our doors in 2004, 100% of Tindley graduates have been accepted to a select college or university.

Tindley is currently searching for Elementary School Principals for the 2019-2020 School Year

Job Description:

General Description:

The school Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all scholars are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of Tindley Accelerated School.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management form assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all scholars and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, network policies and civil regulations.
• Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the network's philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and
• Keep the network advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement.
• Research and collect data regarding the needs of scholars, and other pertinent information.
• Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school.
• Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school: weekly meetings for full-time staff; monthly staff meetings.
• Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
• Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of scholars, employees and visitors.
• Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
• Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers.
• Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of scholars in non-classroom areas (including before and after school).
• Maintain visibility with scholars, teachers, parents and the network.
• Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the scholars in the school.
• Use effective presentation skills when addressing scholars, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
• Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with scholars, parents and teachers.
• Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the network.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, faculty, staff and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and oral form

Training and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field required
• Must have a valid administrator's license
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience required
• Two (2) years administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Experience and Skills:

History:

Tindley Accelerated Schools launched in 2002 as the Charter for Accelerated Learning, Inc. In 2004, we launched Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School in one of Indianapolis' most impoverished neighborhoods. In six short years, the Tindley School established itself as a model for urban schooling in Indiana, winning the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2010.

Now, Tindley Accelerated Schools is focused on giving students throughout urban Indianapolis access to opportunities for strong educations. That's why in 2010 the Charter for Accelerated Learning became Tindley Accelerated Schools, dedicated to expanding quality college-preparatory educational services for young people and helping Indianapolis schools excel - so their students can do likewise.

Become a Leader at a Nationally Recognized Charter School System:

In 2010, Tindley Accelerated Schools was the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School award given by the United States Department of Education. We have also been twice presented with a Four Star School status by the Indiana Department of Education which places Tindley in the top 25% of public schools in Indiana.

Job Benefits:

Benefits

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.

Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

-Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

-Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance

-Access to additional group term life insurance

-Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans

-Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account

-Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance

-Access to the Indiana's Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)

Professional Enrichment Program:

Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.