The Role
Lead the Education Department at a charter alternative high school: develop and implement curriculum, policies, budgets, and program databases; supervise education, vocation, IT and athletic staff; support student and staff development in alternative, court/community settings; ensure compliance with testing and juvenile justice processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Principal at Southwest Leadership Academy in Phoenix, Arizona ✨
Southwest Leadership Academy is a Charter school where a rigorous, relevant curriculum and a relational instruction approach are essential to high academic achievement. Students will experience success, complete their high school studies and launch into the 21st century world of higher education and employment.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do:
The Principal acts in an advisory capacity to the Site Director in all matters pertaining to Educational Services. He/She serves as the chief administrator of the Education Department in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Principal ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program. The Principal reports to the Program Director and supervises staff in Education, Vocation and Resource, Information Technology and the Athletic Director.
To be considered you should:
- Possesses Credential in School Administration. ability to obtain a Special Education certification and a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
- Master's degree in special education, School Administration or closely related field.
- Successful administrative experience in developing curriculum, fostering a healthy work environment to stimulate a positive and productive workplace, demonstrated experience in developing program databases used for making program decisions necessary for program improvement.
- Demonstrated success in court/community/alternative education settings in all areas of program implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, work with and support staff and students in an alternative school environment. A minimum of 5 years of staff supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of educational resource programs; education standards; CSAP, Woodcock Johnson Cognitive and Educational testing procedures, curriculum, supervision, learning theories, classroom management, juvenile justice system and the adjudication process.
- Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
Schedule:
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Principal, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Skills Required
- Credential in School Administration
- Ability to obtain Special Education certification
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience
- Master's degree in Special Education, School Administration, or closely related field
- Administrative experience developing curriculum and program databases for program improvement
- Demonstrated success in court/community/alternative education program implementation
- Minimum of five years of staff supervisory experience
- Knowledge of educational resource programs, education standards, testing procedures (CSAP, Woodcock Johnson), curriculum, supervision, learning theories, classroom management, juvenile justice and adjudication
- Ability to pass criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test
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The Company
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
