SY 24-25 Principal - Elementary (G1-5)
Company: Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Principal
Department: Education - Elementary Campus (Taylor Street)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Educational Leadership Team, Teachers and Education
Staff
Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 (Dynamic Total Rewards
Package)
Washington Yu Ying is a top performing elementary school and
nationally recognized immersion/IB program. It is a great place for
students, families and staff. We offer a comprehensive total
rewards package which includes amazing benefits, 100% employee
health care coverage, scheduled half day Wellness Fridays, and
generous PTO. The Elementary Principal is also eligible for an end
of year performance bonus, executive coaching and a relocation
stipend if moving to the DC area. Check out the full details
below.
Position Overview: Join us as the Elementary Campus Principal at
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School! As our Principal, you'll
be the visionary leader driving success at our Taylor Street
Elementary Campus. You'll inspire and motivate staff, students, and
parents while ensuring our 1st-5th grade educators have the support
they need to bring our IB PYP programs to life.
As a principal, you'll embody joyful, child-centered learning
through inquiry, with a focus on promoting Chinese language success
for all. You'll tackle challenges head-on, listen empathetically,
and strategically plan for our program's growth and success.
Join our inaugural cross-campus Senior Leadership Team and create a
cohesive learning experience for children and families
transitioning from our new Early Learning Campus. If you're ready
to make a real impact and foster excellence in elementary
education, we want you on our team!
About: Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School (Yu Ying) is a
school unlike any other. We passionately honor the beauty of
childhood while delivering rigorous learning experiences. Our
innovative IB PYP/Chinese immersion model prepares students with
21st century skills for an increasingly globalized world and
promotes cultural empathy and understanding. Yu Ying not only leads
the city in immersion learning but is consistently ranked as a
top-performing elementary charter school in the city.
The priorities for the next two years will be:
Fostering a dynamic, responsive and nurturing staff community;
retaining Yu Ying's exceptional team and building partnerships that
attract new talent
Developing a systemic approach and wrap up care so students
furthest from opportunity excel in our unique IB PYP and dual
language Chinese immersion model
Building and executing a high-quality educator coaching and
development program with a focus on math and learning through
inquiry across all subjects and languages
Strengthening and developing systems to support sustainable
education initiatives at the Elementary Campus
Serving as a trusted member of the Yu Ying cross-campus senior
leadership team and providing voice, perspective and wisdom on the
development of initiatives and programs across campuses to create a
developmentally appropriate and cohesive "Yu Ying Way"
Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited:
Provide exceptional people-centered support at the Elementary
Campus Education Leader. Duties include:
Lead instructional leadership meetings and provide effective
management and coaching to educational leaders
Oversee education staff coaching and evaluation plans.
Direct and participate in a planned program of informal and formal
classroom visitations, observations and debrief sessions
Provide guidance and support to instructional leaders on achieving
team performance standards and goals.
Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service
training
Counsel and advise school employees where necessary.
Develop strategies for team building, goal-setting, collaborative
decision making and evaluation.
In partnership with Yu Ying's Talent and HR team, use recruitment
materials and processes to select high quality talent and ensure we
have a strong new teacher/staff onboarding process
Serve as the Elementary Campus Curriculum & Instruction Leader.
Duties include:
Oversee the development and evaluation of school curriculum. Ensure
school curriculum meets appropriate academic standards and fulfills
the standards and practices of the IB PYP framework
Direct the on-going evaluation and revision, as needed, of
curriculum and instructional programs
Analyze data and develop and implement plans for instructional
improvement growing out of program assessment
Oversee student evaluation and student assessment.
Oversee the development and enforcement of school culture and
behavior management policies in a consistent, respectful
manner.
Monitor interactions between teachers and parents to resolve
classroom issues in conjunction with the Assistant Principal.
Ensure rigorous execution of all Elementary Campus Academic
Systems. Duties include:
Ensure all day one systems including class lists, master schedule,
calendar are in place, well communicated and maintained throughout
the year
Work with Assistant Principals to manage substitute system
Enforce all District laws, codes and policies, maintain adequate
records and ensure all compliance deadlines are met
Administer District and site discipline, intervention policies and
safety programs
Develop and administer site budgets and assure proper allocation of
funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and
materials
Attend IEP, 504 and other meetings as appropriate
Work in partnership with members of the operations team on cross
functional responsibilities in the areas of attendance, field
trips, supply orders, front desk support, meal/snack service,
student health and wellness care and safety/security.
Work with our Learning Support & Intervention Coordinators to
effectively manage our MTSS systems so all students receive
effective academic, attendance and SEL interventions
Participate on cross functional attendance and mental health
teams
Oversee the authorization process and daily fidelity to the IB PYP
standards and policies.
Oversee the accreditation process to the MSA-CESS guidelines and
expectations in collaboration with cross-campus senior
leadership.
Model Yu Ying's values and champion the school's mission and
vision. Duties include:
Contribute to the development of annual priorities and goals;
monitor and action plan at regular intervals to keep the campus on
track
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Yu Ying stakeholders
- students, families, staff, faculty, neighbors, partners and
Board
Serve as the lead campus communicator - craft all core messages and
utilize the communications protocols to match organizational voice
with personal style!
Develop and maintain collegial, collaborative working relationship
with the Early Childhood Principal
Elevate concerns and address conflict in a respectful, clear,
solutions oriented approach
Attend, conduct and/or chair a variety of meetings with staff,
parents and community
In partnership with the Yu Ying's development & external relations
team, arrange for campus public relations, special events and
achievements and represent the school at various functions
Qualifications
Credential/Certification: Teaching Credential, Administrative
Credential preferred
Education: Masters Degree preferred
Experience: Three years successful experience in school
leadership
An ability to manage organizational change, build coalitions and
inspire others
A courageous advocate for all students and families who is driven
to lead diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity initiatives at
Yu Ying
Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and organizational
planning skills
Extraordinary skills to develop effective working relationships
with students, staff, and the community
Positive attitude, collaborative approach and effective change
leadership skills for a demanding leadership role at this important
growth moment
Passion for IB PYP and immersion programs required, experience with
one or both models a preference
Benefits Package
Position Specific Benefits
End of Year Performance Bonus
Stipend for Executive Coaching or Leader Fellowship
Relocation stipend, if applicable
Generous Paid Time Off
20 Vacation Days
6 Sick Days
11 Federal Holidays
Scheduled Wellness Fridays (Half-days)
Insurance Benefits
100% Company covered Healthcare option
Dependent Coverage
FSA/HSA Options
100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option
Disability Insurance
Work-Life Balance Assistance (UNUM)
Public Transit Assistance
Staff Preference Enrollment in Yu Ying
On-Site Daycare (Ages 0-4)
Professional Development Opportunities
Annual Bonus Opportunities/Monetary Rewards
3% 401K Match
Terms of Employment: 12 month schedule
Working Environment: In-school. The role is based on-site which
will result in interaction with students, parents and staff.
Physical Demands: This role may contain physical demands that would
require reasonable accommodations to be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the
job. Should reason be required, the HR department must be notified
to discuss the physical demands of the job.
* Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update
policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement
and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely
manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided
an updated copy of this job description/agreement. Compensation
details: 130000-145000 Yearly
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