Copies of transcripts and certificates (PA Certification: Elementary; Administrative) Clearances (dated within 3 months): Act 151 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Background Check, Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting, Act 24 Arrest Conviction Report, Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form. Effectively evaluate teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, and providing clear and actionable support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:  Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience in a low-income, high-needs elementary school.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Serve as the instructional leader of the building staff and articulate a clear and compelling vision founded in strong and sustainable student achievement outcomes.

• Manage personnel effectively through appropriate delegation, planning and evaluation. Fosters an environment where staff and faculty work cooperatively to reach high levels of student achievement.
• Effectively evaluate teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, and providing clear and actionable support
• Lead improvement of student achievement through teacher observation and evaluation
• Provide ongoing professional development for staff, based on best practices and research.
• Model the continuous use of data to inform decision-making and instruction.
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
• Manage school resources (fiscal, human capital, facilities, and equipment, etc.) effectively.
• Foster a positive school climate by assessing, planning, and communicating with the school community; promoting distributive leadership while demonstrating understanding of and respect and appreciation for the entire community
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• Provide reports as requested to the Governing Board of Directors and the Extra Mile Education Foundation.

Abilities Required:

• Experience in an urban school setting, with proven management and team building skills.

• Strong record of helping students achieve and sustain academic success
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity.
• Capacity to define a vision, build teams and achieve results despite obstacles.
• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources. Record of success in leading adults; prior experience with personnel recruitment, selection, training, management, labor relations and supervision.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Ability to use data in the decision-making process with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, building upon previous learning and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback.
• Active listening skills- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and decision-making skills— Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.

To apply please send resume, three references and the documents listed below to attention ofSharon Brown, Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Schools, Diocese of Pgh.,

sbrown@diopitt.org

.Copies of transcripts and certificates (PA Certification: Elementary; Administrative)Clearances (dated within 3 months): Act 151 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Background Check, Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting, Act 24 Arrest Conviction Report, Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.Certification requirements:  PA Certification: Elementary; Administrative

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