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Company Description

Mississippi Global Academy (Mississippi Global), a newly founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit charter middle school, is recruiting a Founding Principal to serve as the founding School Leader of Mississippi Global Academy. Mississippi Global will be located in Bolivar County, MS and is based on an award-winning public charter school model.

Mississippi Global utilizes a rigorous, internationally focused academic and cultural curriculum that integrates project-based learning, service learning, technology, blended learning, research-based academic intervention programs, and language acquisition to develop enterprising and competitive global citizens.

Mississippi Global is seeking a motivated, committed, and experienced school administrator to serve as the founding leader at an inspiring and innovative educational institution based on an award-winning model. The Founding Principal must be committed to closing the opportunity gap. The Founding Principal will be the school leader overseeing program development and implementation, academics, school operations, and fostering/sustaining connections with the community.

Role Description

The Founding Principal is the school's leader and is responsible for fulfilling the school's mission and vision. The Founding Principal will achieve strong academic outcomes and foster a healthy school community that focuses on well-being, inclusion, and promoting social justice. Additionally, the Founding Principal will strive to build a lasting and sustainable organization by developing a pipeline of future leaders and creating systems for the ongoing retention and development of outstanding school teachers and staff.

Initial Responsibilities of the Founding Principal will include, but are not limited to:

• School Founding Leadership

  Serve as the Founding School Leader for Mississippi. Effectively collaborate with stakeholders during the charter approval process and initial approval of the school. Build collaborative community, academic, and operations partnerships. Engage effectively with all stakeholders, including but not limited to the school's Board, ESP, authorizers, financing entities, city, and state education bodies. Lead student, teacher, and staff recruitment efforts. Lead efforts to ensure that effective school policies and procedures are in place. Assist with all critical components needed to successfully lead a new school through and beyond its initial years of operation.

  
  

• Organizational Leadership

  Serve as the head of Mississippi Global Academy, reporting to and developing a high-functioning relationship with the School's Board of Directors. Collaborate to develop and meet organizational goals. Lead school administrators, teachers, and staff in developing a positive school culture aligned with the school's mission, vision, and values. Create a culture of academic excellence, inclusion, and collaboration amongst the entire school community.

  
  

• Academic Leadership

  Hire, manage, evaluate, and develop a team of committed educators capable of closing the opportunity gap and fostering academic excellence. Oversee the school's curriculum development and implementation, which will include a rigorous and engaging curriculum in all subject areas following the model provided by the school's ESP. The Founding Principal will develop educators to utilize research-based teaching methodologies, engage in differentiation, and ensure that instruction is data-driven. Collaborate with teachers and other educators to improve their teaching practice through professional development, coaching, and collaborative planning. Oversee academic scheduling, assessments, distance learning, and curriculum. Supervise the management of Mississippi Global's special education program, mental health services, and 504 plan (disability) obligations, including the special education department;

  
  

• Talent Management

  Recruit, select, hire, and retain school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff. Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance using the evaluation framework provided by the Board. Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of all staff. Inspire a team that values diversity and inclusion to create and sustain a high-performing, equitable school environment that achieves the school's goals. Engage in leadership coaching and value constructive feedback to improve.

  
  

• Operations and Compliance Leadership

  Provide leadership for the development and implementation of all school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, financial, operational and academic. Oversee all student recruitment and enrollment policies and activities. Manage operations staff to ensure that student transportation, food, and health services.

  
  

• Community Outreach

  Serve as the school's liaison between the school's employees, families, and the community to create a welcoming and fully enrolled school community. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position while serving as a contributing member of the Mississippi Global Academy team and a dedicated role model for other employees. Form and maintain critical community partnerships and liaison with the community as necessary, serving as the face and the voice of the organization.

  
  

This Job Description may be modified at any time at the discretion of the Global Public Charter Foundation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Mississippi Certified Administrator

• Master's degree

• Three or more years as a classroom teacher AND

• Three or more years of academic leadership experience, including roles such as Chief Academic Officer, Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, etc.

• Supervisory experience, preferably of teachers and other instructional staff, is required

• Teaching or school administration experience in Mississippi is preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds

• Evidence of significant professional achievement

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Mississippi Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The school provides a comprehensive benefits package.