High School Academy Principal at Sky Mountain Charter School
About the Employer
Sky Mountain Charter School (SMCS) is a WASC accredited charter school managed by Innovative Education Management (IEM). The school serves students in San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Our family of charter schools include South Sutter, Ocean Grove, and Sky Mountain. Innovative Education Management (IEM) has been successfully developing and operating California charter schools since 1998. Many California charters are modeled after the structure of IEM’s independent study model. Innovative Education Management (IEM) and its Charter Schools believe in giving students, parents and teachers the freedom to develop individualized learning opportunities while working with a credentialed teacher. Our goal is to develop educated students who reach their full potential. Every position at IEM supports this mission. IEM team members are empowered to innovate and find new solutions to further our students’ educations as well as their own career aspirations. We believe the contribution of each individual is essential to success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The High School Academy Principal supports, supervises, and trains the High School Academy (HSA) Education Specialists (ESs) and is the team leader of all High School Academy ESs within the IEM network of charter schools. The High School Academy Principal ensures a quality educational program for students as demonstrated by improved student performance. Incumbent develops consistent dialogue, motivational relationships with students/parent-families, promotes school policies and IEM’s ‘individualized’ learning procedures. The incumbent is expected to remain calm under pressure, work cooperatively with team members and others to provide the highest level of service possible and work in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the organization. This is a new position for IEM charter schools, and the incumbent should be comfortable taking initiative, independently managing time effectively, and being a motivated self-starter committed to transforming educational opportunities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of interest Current resume Three letters of recommendation Unofficial copies of credentials, certifications, and/or transcripts reflecting the position requirements Applications not accompanied with the above required materials will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of interest Current resume Three letters of recommendation Unofficial copies of credentials, certifications, and/or transcripts reflecting the position requirements Applications not accompanied with the above required materials will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
? Credentials/Certifications: Current California teaching credential required. California Administrative credential required or in progress.
? Experience: Minimum five (5) years teaching experience and two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in a high school setting.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Proven record of integrity, collegiality and collaboration in working with colleagues at all levels.
? Must be self-directed and have the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established time frames.
? Communication skills (written and oral) to clearly, effectively and respectfully interact with diverse individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations and resolve problems.
? Analytical/ problem solving skills to break down complex problems into component parts, make logical conclusions, and take appropriate actions. Recognize trends, key actions and underlying issues.
? Proven ability to assess issues and situations beyond 'face value' and the ability to probe beyond routine questions, identify, and resolve discrepancies in information.
? Proficient with email software, web applications, enterprise software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
? Credentials/Certifications: Current California teaching credential required. California Administrative credential required or in progress.
? Experience: Minimum five (5) years teaching experience and two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in a high school setting.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Proven record of integrity, collegiality and collaboration in working with colleagues at all levels.
? Must be self-directed and have the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established time frames.
? Communication skills (written and oral) to clearly, effectively and respectfully interact with diverse individuals; secure and/or provide information to clarify situations and resolve problems.
? Analytical/ problem solving skills to break down complex problems into component parts, make logical conclusions, and take appropriate actions. Recognize trends, key actions and underlying issues.
? Proven ability to assess issues and situations beyond 'face value' and the ability to probe beyond routine questions, identify, and resolve discrepancies in information.
? Proficient with email software, web applications, enterprise software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.