High School Principal

Objective:

The high school principal will ensure the successful implementation of YISS's strategic initiatives in grades 9-12 to fulfill the school’s mission and vision. To this end, the high school principal oversees all elements of the YISS academic, social-emotional, and program in grades 9-12, providing a clear focus on student learning and achievement. In partnership with other school leaders, the principal will also oversee operational functions within the high school division. This includes professional learning communities, curriculum & instruction, educational technology, student assessment and use of data, learning support, and spiritual development.

Expected Outcomes and Responsibilities:

Leading Student Learning

• Builds effective teams through recruitment, orientation, coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.
• Serves as an instructional leader and role model. Leads the division in establishing the academic and professional standard for learning focused on a responsive curriculum, personalized learning, and effective teaching practices.
• Works directly with other members of the leadership team to accomplish overall school goals and recommend necessary changes to enhance student learning.
• Oversees the continued development of and support for department/team leads and other middle-level instructional leaders.
• Provides leadership for staff members assigned to the division in order to stimulate each individual’s growth and improve instructional effectiveness (inclusive of regular classroom visitations)
• Improve student learning within the division by leading the ongoing collection, analysis, and use of information about student learning (both qualitative and quantitative) to identify next steps in learning, intervention strategies, curriculum adaptations, etc.
• Provide leadership in the organization, delivery, and evaluation of social-emotional programming, including an advisory program, across the division.
• Supervise goal-setting processes for divisional staff to assist with establishing professional learning opportunities that support the work of faculty members and divisions.

Managing Student Learning

• Refine and develop the division's current curricular programs in conjunction with the Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Consistently monitor teacher Rubicon Atlas and curriculum mapping to ensure units are properly designed to support effective student learning outcomes.
• Monitors the implementation of effective learning experiences for students by ensuring the use of authentic, meaningful assessment tools
• Manages regularly scheduled meetings with divisional staff in order to communicate expectations and evaluate progress for the maximum impact on student learning.
• Manages the assignment of students and teachers to classes, including the development of the master schedule.

Modeling The YISS Mission

• Provide spiritual leadership for your division in accomplishing the mission in the lives of the faculty, staff, and students.
• Develops relationships with staff, with an understanding of professional boundaries, to inspire a healthy organizational culture
• Collaborates with chaplains to ensure students are provided opportunities to form a proper understanding of the Christian faith and grow in their spiritual capacity.
• Coordinate special events related to the YISS mission within the divisional program.

Professional Expectations:

• Responsible for the overall operation and vision of the school division he/she leads.
• Facilitate and develop positive, effective communication and relationships with the various constituents of the YISS community, including parents, students, faculty, and school leadership.
• Collaborates with the head of school in researching and recommending policies for the efficient operation of the school division.
• Propose annual changes or updates to the divisional handbooks as necessary by working with divisional leadership to propose/review policies.
• Perform faculty and staff evaluations with a mind toward professional growth.
• Makes recommendations with evidence to the head of school on staff contract renewals, terminations, or non-renewal of divisional faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with the leadership team and makes recommendations to the head of school on the hiring of spiritually mature, quality educators for openings in the division he/she oversees.
• Leads in the ongoing development of community relations as the divisional representative, regularly meeting with PTO VPs to provide opportunities for parents to partner in student activities and events.
• Manages personnel affairs at the divisional level, including implementing a professional improvement plan for teachers as necessary as a condition of continued employment.
• Responsible for the efficient administration and effective operation of the assigned division, and for communicating consistently with the head of school on the division's ongoing progress.
• Responsible for preparing and monitoring the annual budget, including oversight of all divisional budget centers, student activities, athletics, arts, student ministries, etc.
• Supervise the divisional assistant principal(s), guidance counselors, chaplain, and others as assigned.
• Provide leadership for the safety and welfare of students and staff to ensure the development and enhancement of a safe school environment, including overseeing divisional student discipline.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of duty rosters, facility use, and schedules in collaboration with the other divisional principals.
• Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of role responsibilities and participation in professional development activities.
• Support the implementation of academic school trips and events, including overseeing the budget.
• Train faculty and staff on daily operational routines within the school and facilitate an end-of-year checkout for divisional staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions and the Director of Student Support Services to approve the admission of students with special learning needs.

Adjunct Duties:

• Serve on the Leadership Team, participating in strategic decision-making that impacts all school leadership and management areas.
• Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team, attending scheduled meetings and helping develop and maintain the YISS Continual School Improvement Plan and Standards of Best Practices.
• Perform other related duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the head of school.
• Report maintenance, repair, and security needs.

Terms of Employment:

• Two-year initial ODH contract as an Administrator with associated benefits.
• Evening and weekend commitments to support school events
• Active engagement and responsibility in the curricular and co-curricular life of the school.
• Attending and supporting academic school trips.

All employees and associates must adhere to a Safeguarding Code of Conduct that sets expectations for their relationships with children, social media use, and the use of children’s photographs and identifying information.