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South Bend Empowerment Zone is looking to hire a principal

Job Description:

Principals provide inspiration, clarity, and support to students, families, and staff as well as oversight of the school’s strategy, improvement plan, and implementation. Principals in the Empowerment Zone must exemplify our core beliefs: Students & Families First, Equity, and Excellence.

Being a principal in the Empowerment Zone requires rigorous ownership of school data/outcomes, strategic leadership actions, a commitment to continuous improvement and leadership development, and a willingness to go the extra mile in service to your school community (students, families, and staff).

Core Competencies:

• Systems thinker; experience developing and managing strong systems and “seeing the big picture”
• Strong and clear communicator with a strong orientation to transparency and inclusivity
• Highly visible leader with a strong orientation to partnering with staff and helping them solve challenges
• Phenomenal relationship-builder who develops trusting relationships with students, families, and staff
• Unconditional positive regard for the school community and an asset-based lens to serving our children

Additional Qualities:

• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize the most important things
• Ability to own impact and results, and make necessary pivots/changes to enable success
• Strong ability to follow through on commitments and to multi-task
• Ability to build/develop trust and influence with all stakeholders
• Ability to grow and nurture a strong staff/team culture
• Ability to strategically lead for results/outcomes
• Eagerness to learn new approaches and skills
• Knowledgeable about education/special education law
• Willingness to refine observation & feedback skills & ensure that our teachers/staff receive meaningful feedback on their practice
• Willingness to establish strong family partnership & ensure that our families are supported
• Eagerness to model/lead the way on racial equity/justice learning and leadership

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Interested candidates, please apply.