Principal, Elementary School-Northeast

2024-25 Principal, Elementary School-Northeast OrganizationAustin Achieve Public SchoolsContact for QuestionsSchoolsAustin Achieve Elementary SchoolNortheastSubjects Early ChildhoodFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth GradeEmployment Type Full timeJob Description Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nations top colleges and universities. Founded in 2012, Austin Achieve has grown from serving a single cohort of 6th-grade scholars to serving over 2,800 scholars in grades Pre-K through 12.The next Elementary School Principal will be looking to build upon the success and see Austin Achieves Elementary School Northeast (ESNE) into the future.The Elementary School Principal will be a proven instructional leader, responsible for the schools educational leadership, including implementing a rigorous and district-aligned curriculum, maintaining a strong emphasis on campus culture, and focusing on continuous professional development for all teachers and staff.Non-Negotiable Skills & Internal BeliefsBelief in every student's potential: Holds the conviction that all students can achieve at a high level given the right support and resources.Instructional leader: Knows what it takes to get all students to achieve at high levels.Effective communication skills: Able to communicate proficiently in both written and oral formats with students, parents, teachers, and district stakeholders.Crisis management skills: Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and composed, acting as a stabilizing presence during times of crisis.Commitment to continuous learning: Embraces a growth mindset, viewing themselves as a perpetual learner committed to personal and professional development.Leadership in adult development: Capable of leading and guiding fellow adults towards improvement and growth through coaching and collaboration.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Hire, support, and retain an excellent teaching faculty and manage a strong staff culture that prioritizes long-term growth and development at Austin Achieve.Oversee the implementation of a high-quality, rigorous, and aligned college-prep curriculumSupport scholar culture, cultivate positive relationships, and model restorative practices.Exemplify, model, and hold all teachers accountable to the pillars of our staff culture rubric.Model personal organization and efficiencyImplement a data-driven culture for scholar achievement and utilize data tomanage and create systems for school operations.Support the Assistant Principal of Instruction in implementing and overseeing instructional coaching/support of the teaching staff.Support the Assistant Principal of Culture in managing scholar behavior, culture, and restorative practices systems.Support the Assistant Principal of Operations in managing day-to-day school operations, facilities needs and ensuring compliance with all local, state, andfederal laws and regulations.Manage and ensure clear and purposeful communication between the FrontOffice, Campus Leadership, Shared Services, and Teaching Teams.Build relationships with community stakeholders, community organizations,and families.Go By any Means to ensure all scholars are College ReadyDemonstrate a long-term commitment to the organization, working alongside the other Austin Achieve principals and district staffQualifications:Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferredProven track record of getting great outcomes for students, particularly from historically disadvantaged communities.Educational expertise, including, but not limited to, knowledge of curriculum, instructional practice, student learning styles, and student assessments.Leadership experience with staff management, including, but not limited to, the hiring, evaluation, and development of teaching faculty.Strong and tested ability to develop excellent teams and participate effectively on teams through a collaborative management style.Proven ability to prioritize, balance, and complete complex projects in the face of competing deadlines.Experience working with and aligning teachers, parents, and community organizations to promote learning for all students.Experience working with diverse scholar populations, including emerging bilingual (formerly ELL) and special education.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Experience motivating and working with a variety of diverse stakeholders and local community members.Experience with school finance, budgets, and organizational management.Fluency in Spanish is preferred.How to Apply:Step 1: Submit Application Applications should include the information listed below. Complete applications include:ResumeContact information for two professional referencesCover Letter Please discuss:Why are you passionate about being the Principal of Austin Achieve Elementary?What experience, if any, do you have in creating a positive staff and student environment?What experience, if any, do you have coaching adults toward successful academic outcomes or leading teams of teachers or academic coaches?What do you have to offer the students and teachers of Austin Achieve in this role?Selected candidates will be invited to perform job-related activities and conduct a formal interview on campus.Step 2: Final Candidates OnlyClassroom Observation/Teacher Feedback- On the day of the interview, the hiring committee will send the applicant a video of a teacher leading a class. The applicant will have 60 minutes to do the following:Review the video and determine the highest leverage action item.Complete a template outlining their notes for the See it, Name it, Do it coaching feedback process.Deliver the feedback to the hiring committee via role play.Data-driven instruction activity.Formal Interview- The applicant will meet with the AAPS Leadership Team and any member of the hiring committee to receive feedback from their classroom observation and answer formal interview questions.Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and visionAccess to Life, Disability & Supplemental plansEligible for Paid Time Off (PTO)Member of the Texas Retirement SystemVoluntary access to 403(b) retirement vehicleAttachments The following attachments will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.Cover Letter - 'Attach a cover letter answering the following questions:- Why are you passionate about being the Principal of Austin Achieve Elementary?- What experience, if any, do you have in creating a positive staff and student environment?- What experience, if any, do you have coaching adults toward successful academic outcomes or leading teams of teachers or academic coaches?- What do you have to offer the students and teachers of Austin Achieve in this role?'#J-18808-Ljbffr

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