Principal - Amarillo

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Principal

Academics

District Instructional Coordinator

Board approved pay scale

Exempt

As Needed

To carry out the mission RMA - Texas by directing and managing the instructional program and supervising general operations for the assigned school site. To provide leadership which will result in an instructional program that meets the needs of all students while operating at a high academic level.

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. A strong major in education, administration or curriculum/instruction with a working knowledge of academic and administrative use of computers.
• A valid state administrator's certification preferred.
• A combination of at least ten (10) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher and as a supervisor.
• A proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Corporate Board may deem appropriate.

• Monitor the blended instructional program by reviewing teacher lesson plans, observing classroom instruction on a weekly basis, conferencing with staff, and carefully analyzing assessment data related to student academic performance. Provide educational leadership focused on improving student performance and program effectiveness.
• Work closely with Central Office Directors and staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the blended curriculum on a systematic basis. Ensure implementation of high performance program offerings that maximize student opportunities. Implement and monitor utilization of Blended Learning and technology to improve student, staff, and administrative productivity.
• Implement District curriculum/instruction staff development in a timely and effective manner.
• Supervise and develop the campus response to intervention (RTI) effort in a timely and meaningful way that advances student success.
• Schedule and administer local ARD, LPAC and 504 committee meetings/hearings, providing notice to parents as required by law. Schedule Instructional Assistants and Special Education teachers according to ARD requirements.
• Monitor special education data submissions (including weekly review of teacher activity in the RMA special education software system) by teachers and ensure the confidentiality and security of all special education records. Insure special education IEP data is uploaded by teachers and vetted well in advance of ARD committee meetings.
• Secure and insure accuracy and timely updates of student cumulative files.
• Expedite the process of gathering TREX requests within tight timelines.
• Monitor teacher grade submissions each week to ensure compliance with RMA policies and administrative directives.
• Support and advance the RMA mission with teachers in a way that increases student success within the approved curriculum and staff development process.

• Utilize metric data to ensure required student enrollment and attendance levels. Initiate, aggressively maintain, and regularly assess programs to actively recruit students.
• Project a supportive campus environment to assist in establishing and maintaining a positive teaching and learning experience.
• Work collaboratively and constructively with central office personnel, other directors and contractors.
• Using metric data and other information, communicate with staff, students, and parents in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating skill in working with students, staff, and parents to successfully resolve conflict.
• Develop activities that recognize and honor students, staff, and community volunteers for their service and accomplishments.
• Develop, implement, communicate, and manage a student discipline plan that encourages and rewards positive student behavior. Ensure compliance of school codes of conduct by enforcing disciplinary actions up to and including suspension and expulsion of students when warranted…