Role Snapshot
The Principal Fellow is an intensive leadership residency position for high-potential assistant principals transitioning to principal roles. The Fellow shadows a mentor principal while assuming significant responsibilities in instructional leadership, teacher development, school culture, and operations.
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Principal Fellow is a pivotal leadership position designed for high-potential assistant principals preparing to transition into the role of principal/school leader The role of the Fellow will focus on academic excellence, character development, and a positive school culture. . This position functions as an intensive residency, requiring the Fellow to shadow a mentor principal while taking on significant leadership responsibilities to ensure a school’s operational and academic success.
Under the guidance of a Mentor Principal and District Leadership, the Fellow will develop the competencies required to lead a high-performing K-12 school, focusing on instructional leadership, school culture, and organizational management. This Principal Fellow will collaborate with the principal/school leader, Instructional Coach, Dean of Culture, ISS Coordinator, and teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership:
- Support the implementation of a rigorous curriculum, actively mobilizing teachers to achieve the school's collective goals aligned with the Principal's vision.
- Conduct formal and informal observations; provide high-leverage feedback using district-approved rubrics.
- Collaborate with the Principal on key initiatives, including hiring diverse, highly-effective teachers.
- Ensure rigorous, standards-aligned instruction is delivered across all grade levels.
Teacher Leadership & Development:
- Mentor and support teachers in your assigned grade levels, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance teacher skills and knowledge.
- Partner with Instructional Coaches to lead the planning and goal setting for your assigned grade levels, ensuring alignment with school-wide goals.
- Supports the Principal in identifying and developing emerging leaders (DepartmentHeads and/or Grade Level Chairs)
School Culture and Operations
- Partner with the principal/school leader to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students.
- Assist in developing and implementing school-wide behavior management plans and routines.
- Serve as the first point of contact for school leadership regarding student interventions and parent engagement within assigned grade levels.
- Oversee the daily operations within your assigned grade levels, ensuring smooth functioning of classrooms, lunch periods, and student transitions.
- Manage and support assigned faculty and staff within your grade levels, addressing any concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to be successful.
Data Analysis & Decision-Making:
- Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and opportunity within your assigned grade levels.
- Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders to develop data-driven instructional strategies and interventions.
- Monitor the progress of students and track the effectiveness of implemented programs.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual school goals and data-driven action plans.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, and teachers regarding academic progress, school policies, and upcoming events.
- Collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principals, Assistant Principal of Culture, and other school leaders to achieve the school's overall goals.
- Represent the school at meetings and events as needed.
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