Principal
Jefferson Academy Secondary (7-12)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership duties:
• Demonstrates commitment to Jefferson Academy’s vision, mission, core values and principles of academic rigor. Communicates this to school personnel, the students and families and the community.
• Models school values for students, parents and the Jefferson Academy Board of Directors.
• Is a visible leader maintaining frequent contact with students and staff.
• Exercises a participatory management style with staff when at all possible.
• Communicates effectively by written and oral methods.
Educational leadership duties:
• Hires and evaluates staff.
• Oversees planning and evaluation of programs and priorities.
• Coordinates design of curriculum with staff.
• Administrates all school-based programs and services of resource personnel.
• Designs schedules.
• Develops cooperation and teamwork within staff.
• Assists staff in accommodating individual student needs and abilities.
• Monitors student progress, discipline, health, and safety.
• Provides perspective on educational issues with the Jefferson Academy board on a regular basis.
• Assists the board in evaluating the school’s progress on established priorities.
• Reviews data and trends to understand education gaps.
• Develops a process to ensure vertical alignment across all academic content through the K-12 program.
Community relations duties:
• Promotes and develops a professional, positive relationship with the Jefferson Academy board and staff.
• Seeks and considers opinions of others in a timely fashion.
• Provides information to community, media and interested parties about the school, its programs and progress towards goals.
• Serves in a liaison capacity with the school district on any administrative and/or educational matters.
• Assists with the recruiting, scheduling and training of volunteers within the school.
Managerial duties:
• Approves and authorizes: Building usage, budget items, permanent record maintenance, building maintenance, school based activities and schedules
• Approves and authorizes: Purchase and utilization of material resources, equipment, textbook and supplies
• Ensures a cooperative approach to organizational goals and initiatives.
• Supervises evaluation of staff in compliance with Board Policy requirements.
• Delineates all responsibilities and authority, establishing lines of communication and supervision.
• Develops enthusiasm and promotes positive morale among staff and parents.
Education and Experience
Advanced degree from an accredited institution, preferably in educational and/or business administration. Two or more years of experience as an administrator in a public or private school, or a position with equivalent responsibilities in government, private business or an institution of higher learning. Planning, budgeting, curriculum development and public relations experience. Knowledge of the Colorado charter school law and operation of a charter school. Commitment to the vision and mission of Jefferson Academy.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current Colorado-certified Principal license