Principal (26-27 SY)

Certified – School Administration

Qualifications

• Applicable Indiana Administration and Supervision license.
• Master's degree.

Experiences Required

• A minimum of three years' teaching experience and experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the vision and directive of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in all matters related to the school and organization, including but not limited to the instructional leadership of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, staffing/hiring, and staff professional development
• Demonstrate a high level of effectiveness
• Agree and commit to the Cold Spring Philosophy and Beliefs
• Lead the teachers and staff with the curriculum and school goals as approved by the CEO
• Organize, develop, and execute all staff and curriculum development, and oversee the instructional leadership of the school based on the directive of the CEO and aligned with the school goals approved by the CEO
• Responsible for the instructional coaching and development of all teachers and staff, along with the school administration.
• Responsible for the administration, supervision, and evaluation of teachers and support staff by following the Cold Spring Evaluation Framework.
• Reinforces the appropriate role of technology in both teaching and learning.
• Assists in infusing STEM and the environment across the curriculum.
• Possess an equity mindset and focus to lead a diverse population of students, families, and school staff that promotes high expectations for academic and behavioral outcomes for all students
• Acts as a role model internally & externally; maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Embody reflection, self-awareness, ongoing learning, and resiliency to increase effectiveness in school improvement efforts
• Act with professionalism, honor, honesty, and truthfulness in every situation
• Supervises and evaluates school staff while upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Possess a growth mindset
• Respond to students, families, and staff with a kind, welcoming, and professional demeanor during all interactions and with all communication, including but not limited to verbal, non-verbal, and written communication
• Assist in fostering a trusting, friendly, motivating, respectful, and positive culture for all staff and a safe, positive, and healthy learning environment for students and families
• Be a team player
• Attend robotics tournaments hosted by Cold Spring School, be present for the entirety of the VEX Indiana State Robotics Tournament, all Cold Spring Family Nights, and all regularly scheduled Cold Spring School Board Meetings
• Build, maintain, and support an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement with a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement
• Responds promptly to needs and solicits feedback to improve the school
• Perform other duties and directives as assigned by the CEO

CEO & Principal Role Clarification

At Cold Spring School, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the final decision maker for all aspects of the school and organization. The Principal assists with the execution of the vision and directive of the CEO. The Principal is expected to be in constant communication with the CEO to ensure all decisions of the Principal align with the direction of the CEO and align with the philosophy and beliefs of Cold Spring School.

Disclaimer

The above job proposal is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.