Dove AI Academy-Principal

Position: Principal Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Superintendent Work Hours / Days: Normal School hours / 215 days JOB GOAL To provide leadership and vision necessary to develop and administer educational programs that optimize available human and material resources to provide successful high-quality educational experiences for students in a safe and orderly environment. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o A Master's degree from an accredited educational institution. o Stem background is preferred o Professional experience in software engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, or technology product development is strongly preferred. o Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a school or district administrator o Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in a PK-12 setting DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of DOVE Schools. o Develops guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment at the assigned school o Establishes clear expectations and systems for behaviors, including social and emotional supports o Leads strategies to proactively provide and coordinate student support services o Manages the operation and all other activities and functions which occur at the assigned school o Oversees student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities o Recruits, selects, and retain highly effective teachers and staff o Conducts performance appraisals for school personnel o Manages and supervises the school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of the school’s budget and internal accounts. o Manages all extracurricular and athletic programs at the assigned school o Establishes a professional rapport with students, parents, staff, and community o Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement o Effectively communicates with colleagues, district and central office staff o Meets regularly with leadership team members and shares in the duties of running the campus effectively. o Implements School Board policy, state statutes, and federal regulations as they pertain to the assigned school. o Participates in working groups of staff and teachers to plan, problem solve, and support one another on an ongoing basis. o Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops. o Models personal commitment to developing self and others o Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel. o Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to receive, internalize, and implement feedback from multiple sources o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use computer including software, the database used by the district, spreadsheet, and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone. o Ability to analyze data and generate reports. o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in the office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Moderate travel is required