Job Description

School: Bromley East Charter School

Job Title: Principal

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership, Business/Economics, Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Work Year: 2010-2011

The BECS Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of principal.

Scope of Position
Overall Responsibility for the effective functioning of Bromley East Charter School

Essential Job Tasks
The Principal is the executive, educational, and instructional leader of the school. The Principal, who serves as the lead administrator of the school, is hired by and reports directly to the Board of Directors. The position entails general and specific responsibilities as required by the Colorado Department of Education, the Board of Directors, the School’s Charter and Accountability Plan, and as recommended by the Colorado League of Charter Schools. These responsibilities are unique to this school and its population.

Education/Training
Master’s Degree in Education and/or Administration Certification in Colorado

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• State of Colorado Laws and Regulations for Public Schools
• State of Colorado Charter School Laws and Regulations
• Budget development and Management
• Implementation of standards-based curriculum and educational reform models

Experience
• Minimum of three to five years charter school experience preferred
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Minimum of five years experience as a Principal
• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership
Skills
• Work effectively with Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with the Colorado Department of Education, staff, students, parents, and the community
• Effectively lead systemic improvements resulting in higher performance by staff and students
• Effectively lead a diverse staff and student population
• Effectively implement data-driven decisions following the school’s Accountability Plan
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders: students, parents, staff, 27J, Colorado   Department of Education and broader community

 Performance Responsibilities
Board of Trustees/Directors
• Regularly communicates with the President of the Board of Directors
• Reports to and seeks input from the Board and/or appropriate committees regarding the governance of BECS
• Develops and implements recommendations of the Board of Directors regarding the governance of BECS
• Regularly report to the Board on school activities and relevant matters
• Sits on the Board as a non-voting ex-officio member
• Prepare for the Board’s approval, an annual set of goals for the School and the Principal
• Enthusiastically implements Board-developed policy with respect to BECS’ academic performance

Personnel and Programs
• Within the school community, inspire a culture of excellence that is centered on the school’s vision and mission statements
• Manages and supervises all full and part-time staff.
• In consultation with the Board, shall have the power to hire and/or fire any employee.
• Oversees annual evaluations of teacher’s and other administrative staff
• Oversees the development and maintenance of job descriptions, personnel policies and procedures
• Insure that all teachers are highly qualified, and have Individual Professional Development Plans on file that are aligned with the School’s Accountability Plan.
• Coordinates and oversees staff development and training that is aligned to the Colorado Department of Education requirements and the school’s accountability plan
• Conducts regular staff meetings
• Develop and maintain research-based educational programs in conjunction with state law, charter school laws and regulations, and Colorado Department of Education requirements
• Assures programs meet Charter goals and requirements, recognizing that faculty is responsible for designing standards-based curriculum that is aligned with Colorado Department of Education requirements
• Oversees school data reporting systems; classroom, general school, and Colorado Department of Education required data
Financial
• Oversees the development of the School’s annual budget in coordination with the Board of Directors Finance Committee and Chief Financial Officer.
• Presents the annual budget to the Board of Directors for final approval, and is responsible for the implementation of the budget
• Maintains on-going communication regarding financial decisions with the Finance Committee
• Oversees the preparation of monthly financial reports to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
• Oversees the reporting of financial data to the Colorado Department of Education and District 27-J
• Oversees all financial transactions including payroll
• Tracks and assigns all purchases
• Responsible for the Annual Audit and Annual Report

Parents/Community
• Maintains an open-door policy for parents
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences when appropriate
• Works with Parent Teacher Organization to implement programs for parents and students
• Articulates the schools mission and vision to parents and the community
• Conducts annual parent surveys and recommends changes to the Board of Directors when appropriate
• Conducts community outreach programs in order to create a positive influence in the community at large

Fund raising/Public Relations
• Oversees the development, maintenance, and implementation of a public relations plan
• Oversees the development of grants and other fundraising activities
• Relationship with Colorado Department of Education, Colorado League of Charter Schools, and National Charter School Network
• Support and consult with the Board of Directors on state and federal school related issues
• Oversee all necessary reporting to the Colorado Department of Education and District 27-J: Annual Report, Accountability Plans, Data management, grants, etc.
• Maintain relationship and membership to state and national charter school organizations

The BECS Board of Directors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of principal.  Interested applicants may apply for this position by submitting an application to Board Members

Lynette Day or Charles Elliston no later than February 26, 2010.

Lynette Day                               Charles R. Elliston
303-916-4163 (mobile)                303-378-2197 (mobile)
720-685-8003 (home)                 303-654-1754 (home)
lynette.day@bbraun.com               charles480102@msn.com

Date Posted: 2010-02-08

Closing Date: 2010-02-26