School Leader/School Prinicipal

3 weeks ago

Detroit, United States NEW PARADIGM FOR EDUCATION Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

School Leader/School Principal


New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.

What You’ll Do

NPFE seeks amazing instructional leaders who are highly skilled at coaching and developing adults to serve as school leaders for our PreK-12 schools. Grounded in proven curriculum, strong instructional practices, knowledge of adult learning, and a clear vision of educational excellence for all, school leaders work with thoughtful relentlessness to prepare all scholars, from PK-12, to go to, through and beyond college and lead a life of limitless opportunity. School leaders make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, build strong teams, and operate with urgency and integrity at all times. All school leaders support and build upon NPFE’s academic vision and direction and work under the vision and direction of our Chief Academic Officer.

Job Requirements

  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education; Masters in Education HIGHLY preferred

  • Current Michigan Teaching Certificate highly preferred

  • Must possess - or be on a path to receive - valid Michigan Administrator Certification

  • 5+ years of teaching experience

  • 2+ years of managing adults in an instructional setting


Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

  • Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding academic performance and preparing each scholar for excelling to, through, and beyond college;

  • Demonstrate a relentless commitment academic achievement and growing and developing scholars;

  • Develop and communicate NPFE school systems, culture, and vision, and build and implement a plan to achieve that vision;

  • Use data to inform decisions and model this practice for teachers and other instructional leaders;

  • Ensure implementation and consistency of the NPFE academic model and alignment to state and other rigorous standards.


Staff Coaching & Evaluation

  • Conduct ongoing teacher observations and feedback grounded in our coaching model;

  • Manage faculty and staff, including evaluations, retention, coaching and professional development, observations, communication, etc.;

  • Support the recruitment of strong staff members;

  • Ensure that all staff are providing rigorous daily lessons grounded in our curriculum, tracking assignments and homework, and keeping accurate and up-to-date student grades and records;

  • Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the NPFE vision and academic model;

  • Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance and meeting individualized student needs.


School Culture

  • Build a joyful and rigorous school culture;

  • Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations;

  • Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development;

  • Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year.


Family Engagement

  • Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events;

  • Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.


Additional ancillary responsibilities as needed or assigned


The Individual

While there is no single formula for a great school leader, our strongest educators do have a few characteristics in common. They are highly motivated and driven by results, extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple workstreams, flexible and adaptable to ever changing student needs and work demands, and hold strong written and verbal communication skills. Above all, they possess an enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars and are committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success.

If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the NPFE team


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