Principal of Secondary Programs (Alternative Learning and Career/Tech Programs)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The secondary principal leads alternative learning and career and technical education programs for Intermediate School District 917 focused on implementation of the district’s core values. In this role the administrator focuses on leading, modeling, and encouraging staff and students to live into the core values. Of particular focus in site level leadership are the core values of communication, innovation, collaboration, integrity, and personalization. The leader directs the implementation of educational programming, including academic as well as social/emotional learning, oversees staff and students, and ensures district as well as state and federal policy and procedures are followed. The principal plays a vital role in providing leadership to create and sustain an environment that is focused on stewardship, equity, and diversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership focused on collaboration with DCTC and community partners including member districts as well as amplifying student voice and engaging parents and families.
• Providing overall direction of the program personnel and students for daily operations.
• Guide continuous improvement of programs by utilizing data to inform programming decisions based on multi-tiered systems of support to plan for staff and student success.
• Facilitate activities for student learning and staff professional development.
• Provide supervision, evaluation, and support for staff, including recruitment and retention.
• Act as the primary liaison between sites, other district programs, member district staff, students, and families.
• Consult, communicate, and work cooperatively with teams to provide appropriate programming for students and maintain a positive environment, including facilitation of a variety of meetings.
• Proven experience implementing and facilitating career and technical education including Perkins Career and
• Technical Education grant and programming that includes leveraging relationships with industry, member districts, and higher education.
• Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff culture guide and student handbook.
• Develop and maintain budgets.
• Provide physical site management to maintain safety of all students, staff, and the environment.
• Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond with composure in crisis, when necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.