School Principal jobs in San Jose, CA

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

Under the general direction of the Superintendent and Chief of Academics/Educational Services, directly manage and oversee the school’s instructional and cultural programming; foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that promotes the social-emotional development of all students; plan, implement, and supervise all programs, staff, and services; liaison with current and potential BCS families; coordinate with key school personnel to support the mission of the school. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Instructional Leadership:

• Maintain a culture of instructional excellence, focused on data-driven instruction, individualized student growth, and culturally-relevant pedagogy
• Supervise and evaluate teachers in accordance with the school instructional and evaluation framework.
• Utilize data to analyze program and classroom effectiveness, and identify areas of improvement
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and academic performance to ensure that all students are making academic gains
• Conduct daily classroom observations to analyze instruction, directly coach instructional staff, including a focus on classroom management, long term planning, pedagogy, etc.
• Hire all instructional site-based staff and oversee staff retention on site
• Collaborate with the MTSS team to identify students who require additional support, conduct assessments, and develop personalized intervention plans
• Collaborate with key internal partners (e.g. Chief of Academics/Educational Services and Director of Special Education) to ensure student success at all levels 

School Culture:

• Model the mission of BCS through a supportive, positive, and joyful student culture
• Develop and implement restorative practices in and outside the classroom
• Establish systems of expectations in and outside the classroom and coach teachers and students on meeting these expectations
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in supporting student development and well-being.
• Collaborate with parent leaders and other key non-instructional partners to uphold a positive culture on site at all times
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion

Community

• Collaborate with parents, community members, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and partnerships that support student success
• Attend school-wide events in evenings and on weekends, as applicable
• Develop and utilize various communication channels (e.g., newsletters, emails, parent conferences) to keep parents/guardians informed about school activities, curriculum updates, and opportunities for involvement.

Leadership and Vision: 

• Develop clear school goals around academic and cultural performance metrics, including both staff and student outcomes
• Continue professional growth through participation in regional and national professional development and leadership organizations.
• Collaborate with the other site principals on a daily basis to achieve aligned outcomes
• Lead the school leadership team, in collaboration with the other site principals, to defined outcomes 
• Participate in additional representative opportunities as assigned
• Exercise decisive leadership in critical situations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are mission driven and believe deeply that all students can be successful 
• You are detail-oriented, hardworking, and can execute at a high level
• You have knowledge of best practices and current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• You can operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• You are a go-getter and ready to roll up your sleeves each day to support in new ways
• You have a high EQ and recognize the importance of empathy and joy in our work
• You build strong relationships and can be trusted by all partners
• You communicate clearly and effectively
• You have strong interpersonal skills and can handle situations with tact and diplomacy
• You manage multiple projects simultaneously
• You have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• You possess a valid California teaching credential and administrative credential (preferred)
• You have 5 years of teaching experience (required)
• You have 3 years of leadership experience (preferred)

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:

• Access to 100% health care coverage, including dental and vision
• School holidays and additional time off throughout the year
• Competitive pay (salary bands starting at $125,000) and opportunity for performance bonuses 
• Flexible work environment and schedule
• Opportunities for professional development  
• A fun, kind, hardworking team

Bullis Charter School (BCS), a TK-8 charter public school located in Los Altos, California, provides students and parents with an innovative, empowering and results-oriented public school choice. At BCS, our programs inspire children and staff to reach for their full potential in an environment that nurtures collaboration, mutual respect, civic responsibility & lifelong love of learning. 

At BCS, we value diversity of all kinds, and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where we have the ability to share and learn from each other.  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.