School Principal jobs in District of Columbia

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Principal
  • Friendship Public Charter School
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    By completing an application, you have applied to be considered for anticipated vacancies in the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that our formal interview process will begin January 2024 contingent on our confirmed vacancies. 

     

    Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC., Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually.  Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances, and unparalleled success academically and socially.

     

    Friendship is looking for responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient professionals to join our family for the 2024-2025 school year starting in August 2023. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief, please apply. 

     

    For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

    Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

    Responsibilities

    • Drive Friendship Public Charter School’s mission and guiding principles to ensure the highest levels of achievement and schools culture amongst teachers, staff and students
    • Lead, manage, and develop a high-functioning team of educators who are focused on driving superior academic performance
    • Evaluate school and grade level performance data to identify, develop and modify instruction  to ensure effective instructional strategies
    • Guide staff in achieving high performance through goal setting, providing meaningful feedback and constructive evaluations
    • Engage parents and stakeholders in school and extracurricular activities to foster a community approach to learning and development
    • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for academic and operational standards/requirements

    Qualifications

    • Commitment to providing a world-class education to students from historically underserved communities
    • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Education Administration or related field
    • 2 or more years of school leadership with demonstrated exemplary results in an urban setting
    • Minimum 4- 5 years of successful classroom experience with demonstrated exemplary results, preferably within an urban setting
    • Superior knowledge of and experience with implementing effective instructional and culture systems that lead to high levels of performance for all stakeholders
    • Proven leadership capabilities
    • Demonstrated success managing staff through planning, motivating, rewarding, and providing targeted feedback and professional development
    • A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
    • Strong oral and written communication skills 
    • Strong instructional leaders who do not meet all of the qualifications above but can demonstrate excellence in outcomes are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a leader residency program.​

    FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

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Principal
  • Lee Montessori Public Charter School
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • About Lee Montessori Public Charter School Founded in 2014, Lee Montessori’s mission is to create a more just, liberated world. We are a diverse and interconnected community that redefines high-quality...
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School Principal SY24-25
  • Bridges Public Charter School
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Principal – Elementary School (12-month position) REPORTS TO: Head of School Position Opening for the 2024-2025 School Year Bridges Public Charter School is seeking a thoughtful, committed, ...
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Middle School Assistant Principal
  • District of Columbia International School
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • DCI is hiring a full-time Middle School Assistant Principal. To apply, complete the below application and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a backgrou...
  • 16 Days Ago

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SY23-24 Principal/School Leader
  • APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Title: Principal/School Leader Exemption Status: ExemptReports to: Director, School Leadership Location: Washington, DC About AppleTree AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before stude...
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SY24-25 Principal/School Leader
  • APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Title: Principal/School Leader Exemption Status: ExemptReports to: Director, School Leadership Location: Washington, DC About AppleTree AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before stude...
  • 17 Days Ago

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School Principal
  • ReGeneration Schools
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • We are seeking a dynamic Principal for the 2024-2025 school year who will inspire our staff and students to exceptional ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Ascend Schools
  • New York, NY
  • Overview Ascend principals are the academic and culture leaders of our schools. They create school-wide visions, drive e...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Camden, NJ
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Westchester Day School
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Westchester Day School - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Principal of Westch...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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High School Principal
  • Shenandoah Community School District
  • Shenandoah, IA
  • Shenandoah Community School District Excellence in Every Endeavor High School Principal Shenandoah CSD in Shenandoah, Io...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • INVICTUS ACADEMY OF RICHMOND OUR MISSION Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • OUR SCHOOL Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$115,998 to $147,737

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