Cole Academy East is seeking a School Leader / Principal.  

Cole Academy is Lansing's longest-standing charter school in the state of Michigan and received a charter through Central Michigan University in 1995. The Academy originated as an Early Childhood Center and over the years, gradually became a K-5 Public School. Combining a foundation of current, research-based, balanced literacy objectives and a sustained professional development direction from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, has  "raised the bar" for student achievement. Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops continue to be critical directions for Cole Academy.

Mission: Cole Academy will engage and inspire our diverse students to reach their full potential through individualized instruction.

Vision: Cole Academy Students will be Equipped to Excel as Leaders and Lifelong Learners.

Cole Academy Values

1. We are committed to hiring a racially diverse staff in our district.

2. Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge through sustained professional learning.

3. Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior needed to achieve a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with underserved children, and the administrative skills to manage instructional teams, projects, and multiple tasks effectively. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to support the school's mission and vision and to achieve and sustain high levels of student achievement.

This is a year-round, full-time position for the oversight of the daily academic activities of students, faculty observations and reviews, student discipline, student testing, faculty planning, and record-keeping.

Qualifications for School Leader/Principal

• Master's degree in school administration, supervision, or educational leadership required. 
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of successful teaching, administration, or equivalent school-related professional experience at the elementary level
• Preferred 3-5 years of Administration Experience in Elementary school setting
• Collaborative and teamwork experience in an administrative team
• Effective communication skills and crisis intervention support experiences
• MTSS and Tiered intervention experience with academics and behavior
• CRPBIS implementation and outcomes experience
• Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and State Standards experience and implementation
• Social-emotional learning applications with students
• Special Education-related services team interactions and collaboration for best student outcomes
• Reflective professional practice and open for continued growth as a leader
• Experience with fair, equitable, and balanced discipline with elementary students concerning all learner needs and a safe school environment
• Candidates must possess a valid Michigan school administrator's certificate issued under section 1536
• Experience and proof of building strong leader, parent, teacher, and student relationships
• Ability to read and interpret academic data results
• Able to work in a fast-paced school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest, and a keen understanding of staff development initiatives and leadership involvement in professional development
• Educational experience with elementary-aged students
• Evidence of providing a climate and culture that is restorative and focused on positive academic and behavioral expectations
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Stable temperament, the ability to work with others, and experience in creating and maintaining a professional learning community school atmosphere
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Proof of leadership involvement in the schools, school districts, and school communities in which you have worked
• Demonstrated experience in advising, supervising, and evaluating teachers that resulted in improved student achievement
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest, and a keen understanding of staff development initiatives and leadership involvement in professional development

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a low employee contribution.  5% Employer match to 401K. Life, ADD, STD, and LTD are paid 100% by the employer!

For more information please visit our website at https://www.coleacademy.org/

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