Principal, Education Administration

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Teachers, Academic Coordinators, Student Services, and School Staff (Grades Pre-K to 12)

The individual filling the position of principal at IAA is considered the academic and instructional leader responsible for creating an environment of excellence in Islamic and general education from Pre-K through 12th grade. In addition, this individual is charged with fostering a spiritually grounded, academically rigorous, and nurturing environment rooted in Islamic values and high moral character.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Pre-K to 12th grade curriculum (Islamic and general studies)
• Promote instructional excellence and differentiated teaching strategies across all
• Ensure effective use of assessment data to improve student achievement
• Implement and monitor academic intervention and enrichment programs
• Lead school accreditation and compliance processes

• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support teaching and support staff
• Build a positive, mission-aligned faculty culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
• Organize and lead regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and performance reviews

• Promote a positive, disciplined, and inclusive school climate across all grade levels
• Enforce consistent behavior policies grounded in Islamic values and student well-
• Support holistic development including academic, spiritual, character, and leadership growth

• Ensure open, transparent, and effective communication with parents and guardians.
• Promote active family involvement in school life, including events and Islamic programming
• Serve as a spiritual and educational role model to students and the community
• Promote opportunities for service-learning to enhance community engagement

• Collaborate with the Head of School on school-wide planning, facilities, enrollment, and fundraising initiatives
• Participate in Board meetings, quarterly reporting on academic progress, staffing, and key issues
• Work in coordination with other school leaders to support long-term vision and growth, strategic planning, and capacity building

• Plan school calendar, daily schedules, testing timelines, and classroom assignments
• Ensure compliance with state education standards and Islamic school accreditation
• Oversee graduation requirements, transcripts, student records, and data management

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (
  
  Note:
  
  work experience will not be substituted for educational requirements)
• Minimum 5 years of school leadership experience (preferably in a Pre-K–12 Islamic or
• Knowledge and experience with curriculum development, assessment, and instructional leadership
• Commitment to Islamic values, character-building, and community service
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, solve problems, and manage conflict
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and inter/intrapersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience with Islamic educational philosophy and Arabic/Islamic
• Experience with K-12 accreditation processes (e.g., Advanc
  
  ED/Cognia, CISNA) with specific experience in federal/state-level educational requirements/regulations and reporting.

• Understanding of and experience implementing a variety of learning and educational theories including but not limited to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), Experiential Learning;
  Connectivism, Multiple Intelligences, Cognitivism, and the like as applicable to the K-12 setting.

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Resume
• Leadership Statement/Vision (1 page maximum)
• Statement of Faith/Importance of Islamic Education (1 page maximum)