Elementary/Middle School Principal

Talent Vision, a Staffing and Consulting Firm, is collaborating with a prestigious charter school in Rochester NY, to fill the position of Principal. As a Principal you will co-lead alongside the Director of Operations to provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college, as well provide teacher coaching and evaluation; school culture, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a relentless commitment to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school;
• Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build a plan to achieve that vision;
• Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions;
• Lead all aspects of curriculum development and assessment and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards.
• Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement;
• Oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and program decisions;
• Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after-school tutoring;
• Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives;
• Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Coordinator.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement;
• At least 1 year of experience as an instructional leader, Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role at a high-performing urban public school;
• A Bachelor's degree;
• Experience at a high-performing charter school is highly preferred.