DCI - District of Columbia International School · 1 month ago
High School Principal (SY 26-27)
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expDistrict of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 diverse students in grades 6-12. DCI is seeking a highly motivated and skilled High School Principal to oversee all school functions, manage educational leaders, and ensure academic and social-emotional success for students.
E-LearningEducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Oversee all functions of the school, directly manage and coach a team of educational leaders, and be responsible for the academic and social-emotional outcomes of students and the team health of our educators
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team to support in making decisions on behalf of the organization
Provide instructional leadership by aligning, coordinating, and delivering IB programs and related curricular and extracurricular initiatives to drive continuous improvement and strong student outcomes, as evidenced by IB exams, DC CAPE, and other assessments
Ensure a safe, strong and joyful learning environment for students and staff that follows the IB Learner Profile
Create, improve, and implement systems to ensure the smooth and consistent operation of the DCI High School
Select, onboard, support, evaluate, and retain quality instructional and support staff in collaboration with the Chief Academic Advisor and Chief Talent Officer
Oversee collaborative development and implementation of school goals and plans in alignment with the DCI Strategic Plan
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 2-3 years of teaching experience and 3-4 years of leadership experience at a secondary school
Demonstrated success serving a socio-economically diverse population of learners and leading a diverse staff
An experienced coach with the ability to develop their team of leaders and faculty while holding them accountable to measurable results
Experience at a school that provides the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework or other similarly holistic approaches to student learning and development
Understanding of the effects of race, class, ethnicity, income, gender identity, and other issues of difference in our society and has demonstrated a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students
Demonstrated success in closing learning gaps related to the academic and social-emotional needs of diverse groups of adolescents especially as related to supporting students with special needs, those who have experienced emotional trauma, students living in poverty, and English language learners
Familiarity with the DC public charter school landscape
Strong written and oral communicator who is able to engage students, parents, and faculty in dialogue and speak in a clear and authentic manner about the school's goals and priorities
Preferred
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Education or Educational Leadership is preferred
Knowledgeable of and experience in a language centered environment (candidates who are bilingual in one of DCI's three languages: Spanish, French or Chinese are strongly preferred)
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
Paid leave
Daily planning time
Professional development
Reasonable class sizes
Appropriate technology and support
Company
DCI - District of Columbia International School
District of Columbia International School (DCI) inspires inquiring, engaged, knowledgeable and caring secondary students who are multi-lingual, culturally competent, and committed to proactively creating a socially just and sustainable world.
Founded in 2014Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
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