Position Summary:
The Principal of the Dropout Prevention and Recovery Academy is the instructional and operational leader of a school designed to re-engage students who have previously disengaged or are at risk of not graduating. This individual is responsible for executing the Academy’s mission and vision while cultivating a culture of high expectations, innovation, and equity. The Principal leads staff in implementing personalized, flexible, and supportive learning environments that promote student success, college and career readiness, and lifelong achievement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Vision
Champion and execute the mission and vision of the Academy through strategic leadership, student-centered practices, and high-quality programming.Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff in academics, behavior, attendance, and character.Serve as a visible, accessible, and respected leader who models professionalism and fosters a culture of trust, growth, and accountability.Instructional Oversight
Provide instructional leadership through supervision, evaluation, and job-embedded professional development of teaching staff and academic programs.Observe classroom instruction regularly and provide feedback to ensure the use of 21st-century instructional strategies aligned with diverse learner needs.Oversee curriculum design, lesson planning, and data-driven instruction that supports credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and personalized learning.Develop the annual master schedule to meet student needs and align with graduation requirements.Staff Supervision & Human Resources
Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure alignment with the Academy’s mission and performance standards.Support professional growth through coaching, training, and ongoing professional development.Notify the Management Company of staff not meeting contractual or performance expectations.Maintain high morale and strong staff-student relationships through collaborative leadership and transparent communication.Operations & School Management
Ensure the effective and efficient daily operation of the school, including instructional programs, student support services, and extracurricular activities.Develop and implement procedures for discipline, attendance, emergency drills, facilities management, office operations, and safety protocols.Maintain an organized, clean, functional, and safe school environment for students, staff, and visitors.Establish procedures for student supervision in non-classroom settings (arrival, dismissal, lunch, etc.).Maintain accurate school records, schedules, and inventories of materials and equipment.Compliance & Reporting
Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as board policies and charter requirements.Submit timely reports to the Board of Directors, Management Company, and applicable agencies on areas including violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline.File mandatory notifications related to student welfare (e.g., abuse, neglect, substance use) and maintain confidentiality.Student-Centered Culture
Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive climate that empowers students to take ownership of their learning and behavior.Support student success through proactive interventions, including credit recovery opportunities, to ensure students who are at risk of falling behind are re-engaged and on track for graduation.Implement fair, consistent, and trauma-informed discipline practices aligned with school values and PBIS frameworks.Encourage student voice and agency in school improvement efforts.Family & Community Engagement
Foster strong relationships with parents/guardians to support student achievement, behavior, and re-engagement.Communicate regularly with families through meetings, reports, and outreach to promote transparency and collaboration.Represent the school in community forums and partnerships to strengthen student supports and opportunities.Board & Management Company Relations
Serve as a liaison between the school and its Board of Directors and Management Company, maintaining open and professional communication.Provide both formal and informal reports on school progress, student outcomes, and operational needs.Attend and present at Board meetings, as needed.Communication & Professionalism
Use effective, professional oral and written communication skills when interacting with students, staff, families, and the broader community.Serve as a role model in dress, language, conduct, and commitment to continuous learning.Maintain a strong ethical standard in all decisions and interactions.Additional Duties
Conduct regular staff and leadership team meetings.Implement school improvement initiatives aligned with data and board goals.Perform all other duties as assigned by the Management Company.Qualifications:
Principal license preferred;Bachelor's degree in education or other related discipline;Demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred in an urban education setting;Minimum of three years demonstrated successful leadership in an administrative position;Excellent oral and written communication skills;Computer literacy;Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks;Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and community; andAbility to meet established deadlines.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.Responsibilities:
Pursue the vision and Execute the mission of the Academy;Provide instructional leadership and direction to staff;Supervise and observe all instructional programs and practices in the Academy, including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs;Hire, evaluate, terminate staff as needed;Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors, including providing formal and informal reports to the Board and Management Company;Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior;Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the Academy including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures;Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations;Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs; Evaluate lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of 21st Century instructional strategies and materials;Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the Academy; Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students;File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters;Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect;Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning,Notify immediately the Management Company, and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.Keep the Management Company advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the Academy; Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the Academy;Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment;Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors;Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters;Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers;Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas (including before and after school);Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board;Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the Academy. Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech;Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers;Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Board and/or Management Company;Maintain accurate records; andPerform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Management Company or the Board of Directors.