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The School District of Philadelphia Job posting 7207
440 NORTH BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19130 Job posted as of Jan 04, 2015,12:01 AM CST until Jan 23, 2015,11:59 PM CST
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The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. The 130,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Critical to this effort are leaders who are dedicated to expanding the opportunities available to children across our city. They must be creative and flexible leaders who are resilient and responsive in the face of many challenges as we strive to make all schools great. Will you join us?
Job Title
Principal
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District Name
The School District of Philadelphia
School / Location Name
Many Schools
Posted on
Jan 04, 2015,12:01 AM CST
Expiry Date
Jan 23, 2015,11:59 PM CST
Job Description

Department: Chief Academic Office

Reports To:   Assistant Superintendent


Opportunities abound in The School District of Philadelphia for forward-thinking administrators and educators. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the educational opportunities it offers the city’s 200,000 school-aged children. The District seeks school leaders who have a passion for working with children, families and community partners and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?


Job Summary

Successful district principals are highly motivated, persistent and creative educators who are able to align a school’s resources, systems and people around a rigorous instructional program. 


Principals for The School District of Philadelphia serve as the instructional and operational leader of a District school. Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and, cultivate strong relationships with and acts in service to diverse stakeholders including families and communities. Principals are expected to promote high-quality instructional practices, passionately enjoy working with children and believe that all students can achieve.  Principals are responsible for selecting and assigning staff, supporting differentiated professional growth and building the leadership capacity of staff.


Areas of Opportunity

1.     Large high schools (>1000 students)

2.     “Turnaround” schools (intense focus on immediately reversing student growth/achievement trends)

3.     High-performing, special admission schools

4.     Small neighborhood elementary schools

5.     Schools serving bilingual families and students


Essential Functions


 Essential Competencies

Selection Process
Selected candidates will participate in an interview process.  Please note that not all qualified candidates may be selected for an interview. The selected candidate must have no anecdotal record on file and have not been subject to any disciplinary action within the past eighteen (18) months, and have an excellent record of attendance and punctuality during the last three (3) years (defined as no more than eighteen (18) occasions of lateness or absence for personal illness in the last three years (3) years with the exception of one extended long-term absence).
 
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
 
Additional Information

Minimum Requirements*

*In certain circumstances the exclusionary minimum requirements may not be applicable. 
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