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Head of High School / Principal Department: Academic - Leadership Reports to: Executive Director Management Role: Manager FLSA Status: Exempt El Colegio Charter School is a public, tuition-free dual immersion high school located in the Bancroft neighborhood of south Minneapolis. El Colegio is proud to serve students in both Spanish and English with instruction serving a population of 80% English language learners, 98% identified as Latino and 22% receiving special education services. Mission: In community, El Colegio honors and builds upon the talents of bilingual students and their diverse families to provide the academic rigor, leadership skills, career preparation, and community connections necessary to fulfill their potential as change makers. Vision: Communities worldwide are transformed by the El Colegio experience of liberation. Core Values: In addition to our mission and vision, El Colegio is guided by four Core Values: identity, solidarity, intellect, and justice. Position Overview Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Principal oversees the day-to-day execution of the school's academic program. As a member of and in collaboration with the Academic Leadership team, the principal ensures the mission and core values of El Colegio are infused throughout all daily activities of the high school. The Principal is responsible for the supervision of all high school instructional faculty, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, and promoting an Ethnic Studies framework in all High School programming and coordinate assessments, and monitoring students' academic performance. Responsibilities of the Position The principal is responsible for: Academic leadership. * Serve as the lead for the school&#8217;s professional learning community, promoting deep learning and reflection to drive instruction * Mentors faculty and ensures that teaching is at all times intentional, culturally appropriate, engaging, and rigorous. * Responsible for teacher evaluation, including engaging in 5-minute walkthroughs and classroom observations * Oversee teacher improvement plans when appropriate * Co-teach when necessary * Ensures the academic schedule meets the needs of students * Coordinates the administration of all assessments and the timely and accurate data entry of scores * Prepares and facilitates data retreats with faculty to analyze test results and academic performance * Reviews report cards for accuracy in academic entries. School Climate * Provide leadership in sustaining a safe environment with trauma-informed practices * Advocate and grow a community-centered environment amongst alls staff and students which fosters pro-social communication and asset-based language * Be a constant presence around the building and the hallways to build familiarity and rapport with students, especially during arrival and dismissal times * Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse interests and needs * Mobilize community resources and partnerships to enrich student learning and development Administration * Provides regular reports and updates to the Executive Director in addition to the Leadership team as a whole * Supervise all teaching faculty and school counselor * Coordinate substitute teachers and special assignments as necessary * Monitors and ensures compliance with the high school budget, including reviewing all purchase requests and procurements for teachers * Serve as the point-of-contact for Center for Academic Excellence, Code Savvy and other academic program partners * Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director Student Engagement * Work with and refer students to the Student Engagement Specialist for behavior and/or academic interventions. * Work with teachers to ensure their curriculum intentionally has time built in to build and develop authentic relationships with their students. * Ensure teachers practice the three E3 R&#8217;s: Relationship, Relevancy, and Rigor. Qualifications Candidates must have: * A culturally responsive leader, able to work both independently and as part of a team * A demonstrated record of elevating student achievement * A strong understanding of culturally-affirming pedagogies and practices * Minimum 3 years of experience teaching in a middle school setting * 2 years of experience as Lead Teacher and/or Instructional Coach * Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations * Knowledgeable in student assessments and data analysis * Must be able to travel for conferences and events when appropriate * Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English * Experience and well-versed in Ethnic Studies is an absolute must * Experience creating, establishing, and maintaining sustainable systems to support school culture, engagement, Skills/Traits Candidates must: * Possess significant self-awareness and self-motivation * Be relentless in their pursuit of academic learning and insistent on academic excellence and rigor at all times * Be able to foster positive relationships with students and their families, treating both with dignity and respect * Be driven to empower students from historically underserved communities * Be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support all students in achieving academic success * Demonstrate alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of El Colegio High School * Exercise sound judgment and function effectively under tight deadlines Student Day The El Colegio student schedule is from 8:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday from 8:50 a.m. &#8211; 2:12 p.m. Teachers are expected to be in the building at 8:30-4:30 p.m. Compensation The salary for this position is based on experience and abilities, starting salary is $75,000. School Leaders have the entire month of July off. The El Colegio Board of Directors approves annual salary adjustments based on enrollment, retention, and outcomes. A comprehensive benefits package is included. To apply, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to hr@el-colegio.org<mailto:hr@el-colegio.org> El Colegio High School &#9679; 4137 Bloomington Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612) 728-5726[https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g8Hx9rx4b58WER1Z_b-ppOpRmC3iLUSKsLyXjGO5Kdr1TpDJ_T1ZQB_F7Tjt-pgfTo2Feu3k3OW4sSa9m2qrGut9SLXdmC5Ftmf9afOy0eAH25KfAs36gYxMqksBwuj6UmiF4QnvFuMr7iU6FQ] El Colegio is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. -- El Colegio Human Resources 4137 Bloomington Ave S. Minneapolis. MN 55407 Tel: 612-728-5728 Fax: 612-728-5790