Principal Pool

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a principal in Jefferson Parish Schools, s/he is the instructional leader who manages staff, programs, and facilities in order to provide the education our students deserve to succeed in life and make our world a better place. The principal provides the leadership in the evaluation of the strengths and programmatic needs of the school in relation to district, local, state, and national goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER

Develops and articulates a shared vision for excellence

Establishes measurable academic outcomes for all students

Ensures implementation of robust curricula in every classroom

Promotes improved teaching practices through the provision of job-embedded professional development

Provides actionable feedback to teachers inclusive of follow-up and support. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LEADER

Provides instructional leadership at the school building through the development of:

a solid core of certified teachers through recruiting and hiring the best candidates

weekly, job-embedded professional development sessions aligned to current teacher and student needs

informal and formal observation processes to ensure quality instruction

a process to identify and support a teacher-leader pipeline Compensation:

JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.

JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.