Career Posting: Principal
McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School
Job Description
Title: Principal
Reports to: Executive Director
Last Updated: March, 2008
McAuliffe Regional CPS, an innovative charter public middle school located in Framingham MA is in search of their next Educational Leader. This position is a full time position, starting in June of 2008. All interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume to Thomas O’Neill, Executive Director.
Job Summary
The principal is responsible for the total program of McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School, including activities that relate to teachers, pupils, parents, educational programs, supplies and equipment. The Principal acts in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director in all matters pertaining to McAuliffe Regional CPS. The Principal’s primary responsibility is in the improvement of instruction. A majority of the time is spent on curriculum and staff development through both formal and informal activities, establishing clear lines of communication regarding school goals, accomplishments, practices and policies with parents and teachers. The principal organizes and develops a school climate that promotes adequate discipline of students, rapport with teachers, and understanding of parents to the end of an excellent learning environment The duties and responsibilities of the Principal include concerns for leadership/curriculum; supervision/evaluation/improvement; public relations; organization; accountability; information; and contract administration.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Staff are expected to be at school at least 8:10 am to 4:10 pm every day.
- School hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 – 3:30; students are dismissed at 1:30 pm on Thursdays.
- Thursday meetings rotate between whole staff meetings and development, department meetings, Critical Friends Groups for All Staff, Tuning Protocol for projects and learning expeditions Thursday afternoon
- One additional day per week after school is kept available for Student Study Team (SST) and IEP meetings.
- The student school calendar is 180 school days for students and generally follows the calendar of the Framingham district schools.
- The teaching calendar includes at least three additional days after the student school calendar year ends (to tie up loose ends, allow time for reflection and celebration, and prioritize/plan summer work) and, subject to your date of hire, the month of August preceding the next school year
- Teaching staff are expected to attend at least the following special events:
- Exhibition Nights (two per year)
- One Meet the Teachers Night and/or Open House
- At least one additional evening event, such as Minority Leaders Forum, Town Meeting Forum, Donors Thank You, Parent Information Meetings, a Parent-Teacher Group meeting
- Teachers will offer a minimum of one hour per week extra help either before or after school to students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree or higher in the field of education or administration, from an accredited educational institution
- Five years successful teaching experience, Expeditionary Learning experience preferred
- Three years successful school leadership experience
- Successful experience with curriculum development in core subject areas, EL curriculum development preferred
- Thrives in a fast paced environment and able to generate enthusiasm and support among faculty, for the mission of the school.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT
Build effective routines, maintain students’ attention, utilize discipline procedures effectively, and develop momentum in teaching.
LEARNING EXPEDITIONS
Plan and implement two learning expeditions annually with compelling topics that result in quality products that demonstrate the acquisition of standards-based skills and knowledge by each student and that utilize fieldwork and experts.
(Use Expeditionary Learning Core Practices I.2 to I.5)
ACTIVE PEDAGOGY
Utilize effective practices each day that build curiosity and a sense of purpose among students. Teach with clarity, assessing student understanding in order to revise instruction.
(Integrate Expeditionary Learning Core Practices II.1 to II.7)
CULTURE AND CHARACTER
Model Design Principles and continuous personal and professional growth, convey high expectations for each student, and promote equity in and beyond the classroom by promoting a safe, respectful and orderly classroom and school community. Involve families in their children’s education.
(Integrate Expeditionary Learning Core Practices III.1 to III.6)
CREW
Serve as each Crew member’s advocate by promoting academic and personal growth. Build cohesive group with culture of reflection, inclusiveness, and sensible risk-taking.
(Use Expeditionary Learning Core Practices V.2B and)
Please be advised that this job description shall not be construed as an agreement for employment for any stated term, and shall in no way alter the School’s policy of employment at will.
McAuliffe Regional CPS is an equal opportunity employer. McAuliffe provides equal employment opportunities by making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, handicap or Veteran status. This policy covers every aspect of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline and termination. The McAuliffe Regional CPS does not tolerate discrimination, and we encourage staff to bring any instance of perceived discrimination to management’s attention immediately.