Summit Academy Charter School Vacancies

Principal

Instructional Leadership

Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for trade schools and college;
Demonstrate a relentless commitment to improve the whole child.
Develop and communicate strategic school systems that center on culture and vision, and can build a plan to achieve that vision;
Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions;
Lead all curriculum development and assessment aspects and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards.

Teacher Coaching & Evaluation

Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback that focuses on student achievement;
Oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal, and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and some program decisions;
Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and practical daily homework, and regular and productive small group instruction based on the needs identified by multiple modalities of teacher assessment;
Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school's mission and objectives;
Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance, including requirements for ENL, special education accommodations, and IEP modifications in partnership with the Assistant Principal of Learning Supports (Special Education).

School Culture

Build a joyful and rigorous school culture;
Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations;
Collaborate with school staff to support student's academic and socio-emotional development;
Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school's college mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year;
Support staff to ensure the development and implementation of effective after-school enrichment programs.

Family Engagement

Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events;
Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.

Instruction: Develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lesson plans and supplementary materials to teach specific subjects.
Classroom management: Create and enforce clear rules and routines to establish a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
Assessment: Create, assign, and grade assessments like tests, quizzes, and projects to evaluate student understanding and progress.
Student support: Provide one-on-one assistance, modify materials to accommodate diverse needs, and encourage students to explore learning opportunities.
Collaboration: Work with colleagues to develop educational programs and share teaching insights, and communicate with parents to support student growth.
Technology integration: Use technology to enhance learning experiences and create technology-based learning materials.

Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom;
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
Belief in and alignment with SACS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets
Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
Oversee assigned out-of-classroom activities during the school day, as needed

Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom;
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
Valid State TESOL Certification required.
Belief in and alignment with SACS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.