Contract Principal - Smith Middle SchoolJob OverviewThe students of Birmingham City Schools need your talent, expertise, passion, and leadership. We are seeking highly motivated and innovative practitioners to join our team at Birmingham City Schools (BCS). We seek individuals who are radically relentless about re-envisioning the landscape of public education in Birmingham, Alabama, and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, school leaders, teachers, and central office employees.BCS serves over 22,000 students in the most populous city in the state of Alabama through the efforts of approximately 2,710 employees in 42 school sites and other district service centers.Position OverviewThe BCS Turnaround Principal will provide leadership and administration to motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance, providing the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally. To accomplish this, we need inspiring leaders who:Are passionate about student achievement and closing the opportunity gap.Believe that the urgency of closing this gap is too great to accept excuses of any kind.Motivate and support their teachers and staff while holding all adults in the building accountable for ensuring student success.Duties and Responsibilities:The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.Instructional LeadershipLead the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college readiness and academic and socioemotional success for all students.Innovate, challenge the status quo, and look for new ways of driving improvement within the local school via the engagement and partnership of multiple stakeholders.Drive rapid and dramatic instructional improvements by implementing strategies in line with the priority areas identified in the school improvement plan.Support and supervise the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes.Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning.Analyze student achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement efforts.Develop and implement a professional development plan to address identified areas of need.Develop a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth.Management and OperationsEnsure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families.Oversee the recruitment and hiring of diverse, highly qualified staff.Strategically align people, time, and money to drive student achievement.Apply teacher and staff performance management systems to ensure a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability.Oversee the operations of the school in partnership with other allocated leadership staff.Comply with all state and federal laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.Family and Community EngagementActively advocate for and engage family and community.Strengthen teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and with community members that support student achievement and student well-being.Manage partnerships.Job Expectations:Focused on results with proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance in a designated turnaround and/or high poverty/Title I school.Influence and motivate others to reach their potential.Solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems.Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders.Understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures.Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice.Demonstrated perseverance in their career and education.Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and change-oriented environment.Possess strong pedagogical skills and are highly effective at coaching adults.Qualifications:A Master's Degree or higher with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited institution.A valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in the field of School Administration/Educational Leadership.At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience.2-3 years as an Assistant Principal; or 1 year experience as a School Principal; or 1 year as an Assistant Principal with 3-4 years of Instructional Coaching experience preferred.Must participate in a background check and subsequently meet the "suitability for employment" requirement.Such alternative and additions to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.Duty Days: 240Reports To: Instructional SuperintendentSalary Range: Certified Salary Schedule CMThe State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
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