High School Principal; SY

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1,600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world‑class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

DCI is seeking a highly motivated and skilled High School Principal who has a passion for urban education; the International Baccalaureate MYP, DP, and CP Programs; language centered education; social justice; and most importantly, working with secondary students, families and staff.

The DCI High School Principal shapes the environment for all members of the school community to thrive in service of the broader DCI Mission. The Principal oversees all functions of the school, directly manages and coaches a team of educational leaders, and is responsible for the academic and social‑emotional outcomes of students and the team health of our educators. They are also a key Senior Leader for the broader organization and sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

The High School Principal is supervised by the Executive Director.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 2-3 years of teaching experience and 3-4 years of leadership experience at a secondary school. Including demonstrated success serving a socio‑economically diverse population of learners and leading a diverse staff.
• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Education or Educational Leadership is preferred.
• An experienced coach with the ability to develop their team of leaders and faculty while holding them accountable to measurable results.
• Experience at a school that provides the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework or other similarly holistic approaches to student learning and development.
• Knowledgeable of and experience in a language centered environment (candidates who are bilingual in one of DCI’s three languages: Spanish, French or Chinese are strongly preferred).
• Understanding of the effects of race, class, ethnicity, income, gender identity, and other issues of difference in our society and has demonstrated a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated success in closing learning gaps related to the academic and social‑emotional needs of diverse groups of adolescents especially as related to supporting students with special needs, those who have experienced emotional trauma, students living in poverty, and English language learners.
• Familiarity with the DC public charter school landscape.
• Strong written and oral communicator who is able to engage students, parents, and faculty in dialogue and speak in a clear and authentic manner about the school’s goals and priorities.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school.
• Takes ownership for any gaps in the school and is reflective on feedback from all members of the team.
• Oversee the broader functioning of the organization.
  • Serves on the Senior Leadership Team to support in making decisions on behalf of the organization.
  • Effectively participates on the team, shares interests and perspectives from their school’s viewpoint, and then helps make decisions in the best interests of the full organization.
• Develop and promote DCI’s instructional vision.
  • Provides instructional leadership by aligning, coordinating, and delivering IB programs and related curricular and extracurricular initiatives to drive continuous improvement and strong student outcomes, as evidenced by IB exams, DC CAPE, and other assessments.
  • Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs as a member of the Senior Instructional Team along with…