Principal

POSITION SUMMARY
The Principal reports to the Chief Schools. The Principal is the school’s instructional leader and holds primary responsibility for the academic gains,  social emotional wellbeing and safety of all students. The Principal will set instructional direction, and support and develop our teachers. This is a full time, year round, exempt position. 

Westbrook Academy is seeking a principal with the following characteristics:

• Embody the spirit of a charter school leader, in finding creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, with emphasis on meaningfully engaging  families
• Demonstrated commitment to the belief that all children can achieve success, in the quality of their academic work and in reaching common goals
• Reflective, resourceful, willingness to listen, humility, flexibility and a sense of humor
• Holding one’s self to the same high standards expected of faculty, staff, and students
  
  

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP

The Principal will work collaboratively with the instructional team to implement a cohesive, clear vision for the school and ensure that all students outcomes are met relating to academic and social-emotional learning. 

Together, we will:

• Develop and sustain a school culture that embodies a strong sense of community through PBIS, civic action, and builds student agency
• Establish and facilitate an atmosphere for individual and team growth and mutual respect 
• Build strong relationships with parents, families, and the community
• Ensure high expectations across the school
• Promote a culture of trust, where risk-taking and reflection are valued
• Raise student achievement by leveraging high impact teaching and learning
  
  

Essential Principal Leadership Responsibilities include:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Schools, the Principal will:

• Execute the mission and vision for the school
• Execute all aspects of instructional leadership and school management
• Lead teachers in effective standards-based lesson planning, assessment, and grading
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders through oral and written communication
• Recruit future students through engagement with current and prospective families
• Promote a positive school culture through implementation of PBIS and SEL initiatives 
• Manage school budget and resources to impact student learning
• Define clear roles for school team to include performance expectations 
• Increase academic achievement for all student groups through targeted intervention 
• Coach teachers to improve pedagogy and produce robust and engaging lessons while leveraging content leads
• Recruit, retain, and support talented teachers and team members
• Lead teachers in data analysis and action planning through a systemized data based decision making
• Implement a plan to eliminate chronic absenteeism and monitor daily student attendance 
• Develop and support initiatives for all student groups
• Collaborate with all instructional leaders to execute the LAPF high-performing schools model 
• Lead the planning and administration of internal/interim and state-wide assessments
• Confer with the special education team and SELPA to monitor compliance and services
• Provide meaningful family engagement and programming 
• Support the implementation of Digital Media Arts Integration and Project-Based Learning 
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of eight years of successful full-time public school certificated service
• Minimum of five years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program
• Minimum of three years of experience at a middle/high school in a large urban city as a teacher, instructional coach, or school leader
• Required three years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent position
• Required valid California teaching/ Administrative credential requiring a Bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation
• Required BCLAD/CLAD or EL Authorization
• Required Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (or currently enrolled in one)
• Highly Desired: strong track record with high SpEd and English Language Learner populations
• Preferred experience with start-up schools and charter networks
• Ability to multi-task and work across multiple projects in a short amount of time
  
  
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, and Fairness
• Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training
  
  

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and education. Excellent, full benefits package.