The High School must be a strong educational leader, excited by, and committed to the ongoing development of BVS. They will be:
• An inspiration to teachers
• A developer, leader, and manager that will ensure the placement of an outstanding teacher in every classroom,
• A promoter of professional growth focused on improving student outcomes and strengthening teaching and learning;
• A “leader of learning” with a clear vision of how to optimize learning opportunities for the diverse learners at BVS;
Preferred Qualifications and characteristics of the new Principal include the following:
• Masters in Education
• Educational Administration training
• Ten or more years as a teacher with an exemplary teaching record
• Three or more years of experience in high school administrative position (e.g. Principal or Assistant Principal)
• Proven leadership skills
• IB experience (Certification preferred)
• Experience facilitating, overseeing and coordinating curriculum and instruction
• Skilled at empowering, and mentoring faculty and staff
• Experience supervising and evaluating high school faculty and staff
• Ability to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations.
• Strong communication skills
• Evidence of positive relationships with students, parents, faculty and staff
• Highly organized and task oriented
• Interested in a long-term commitment to Blue Valley School
• Committed to additional hours required beyond the typical school hours
• Bilingual; English and Spanish (preferred)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for the overall achievement, welfare and safety of students within the high school.
• Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
• Provides curricular and instructional leadership by supervising the design and development of academic programs and activities, their implementation, and their evaluation.
• Works closely with the school faculty and staff in identifying educational and instructional needs, and in developing plans to improve the instructional process.
• Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the community.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and evaluate the performance of faculty and staff. Provide opportunity for improvement as needed.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making processes. Assign academic, advisory, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with student handbook.
• Contribute to the formulation of the school’s strategic plans, and direct day-to-day operation of the high school programs.
• Confer and consult with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and alternative problem solutions.
• Develop and administer budgets to ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Plan professional development activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Oversee the maintenance and the proper utilization of facilities, in coordination with Head of School and Finance Director.
• Actively participate in Senior Management Team and other administrative meetings.
Candidates should submit the following information as a single pdf file attached to **********
• A cover letter no longer than two pages explaining strengths and why interested in the High School Principal position at BVS
• A current resume not to exceed two pages
• Two letters of reference from supervisors within the last five years
• A list of family dependents including names, ages, and grade level if seeking student enrollment at Blue Valley School
