Job Description

Mississippi Global Academy (Mississippi Global), a newly founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit charter middle school, is recruiting a Founding Principal to serve as the founding School Leader. Mississippi Global will be located in Shaw, MS and is based on an award-winning public charter school model.

Mississippi Global utilizes a rigorous, internationally-focused curriculum that integrates project-based learning, service learning, technology, blended learning, research-based academic intervention programs, and language acquisition to develop enterprising and competitive global citizens.

Mississippi Global is seeking a motivated, committed, and experienced school administrator to serve as the founding leader at an inspiring and innovative educational institution based on an award-winning model. The Founding Principal must be committed to closing the opportunity gap. The Founding Principal will be the school leader overseeing program development and implementation, academics, school operations, and fostering/sustaining connections with the community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Founding Principal is the school's leader and is responsible for fulfilling the school's mission and vision. The Founding Principal will achieve strong academic outcomes and foster a healthy school community that focuses on well-being, inclusion, and promoting social justice. Additionally, the Founding Principal will strive to build a lasting and sustainable organization by developing a pipeline of future leaders and creating systems for the ongoing retention and development of outstanding school teachers and staff.

Initial Responsibilities of the Founding Principal will include, but are not limited to:

School Founding Leadership:

Serve as the Founding School Leader ("leader")for Mississippi Global. Build collaborative community, academic, and operations partnerships. The Leader will engage effectively with all stakeholders- including but not limited to the school's Board, Educational Service Provider (ESP), authorizers, financing entities, city, and state education bodies to maintain collaborative community, academic, and operational partnerships. Key management responsibilities include leading continuous cycles of student, teacher, and staff recruitment and retention efforts, and regularly reviewing and refining effective school policies and procedures. Assist with all critical components needed to successfully lead a new school through and beyond its initial years of operation.

Organizational Leadership:

The Leader will serve as the Head of School for Mississippi Global Academy, responsible for all executive functions and operations. The Leader will cultivate a high-functioning relationship with the School's Board of Directors, working in close collaboration to develop and achieve strategic organizational goals. A core function is driving and leading all school administrators, teachers, and staff in developing a robust, positive school culture. The leader must actively foster a community defined by academic excellence, inclusion, and collaboration across the entire organization, ensuring full alignment with the school's mission, vision, and values.

Academic Leadership:

The leader will hire, manage, evaluate, and develop a team of committed educators capable of closing the opportunity gap and fostering academic excellence. This includes collaborating with the Educational Service Provider (ESP) on the development and implementation of the school's curriculum in all subject areas, ensuring the fidelity of the ESP's model. The Leader will develop educators to utilize research-based teaching methodologies, engage in differentiation, and ensure that all instruction is data-driven. This is achieved by collaborating with teachers and other educators to continually improve teaching practice through professional development, effective coaching, and collaborative planning. Additionally, the leader will oversee academic operations, including assessments, distance learning, and curriculum, and will supervise the management of Mississippi Global's special education program, mental health services, and 504 plan obligations.

Talent Management:

The Leader will design and execute strategic efforts to recruit, select, hire, and retain a top-tier school staff, including teachers and school-based support personnel. This involves continually monitoring progress on all measures of school and staff performance, utilizing the rigorous evaluation framework provided by the Board. The leader is responsible for providing effective supervision, ongoing training, and evaluation of all staff. The leader must inspire and sustain a team that values diversity and inclusion to create and sustain a high-performing, equitable school environment that achieves the school's goals. The leader must also model a growth mindset by actively engaging in leadership coaching and valuing constructive feedback to ensure continuous self-improvement.

Operations and Compliance Leadership:

The leader provides comprehensive leadership for the development and implementation of all school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, financial, operational, and academic. This role oversees all student recruitment and enrollment policies and activities. The leader directly manages operations staff to ensure that student transportation, food, and health services. The leader directs the planning and facilities development during the school's initial establishment phase and beyond.

Community Outreach:

This may be modified at any time at the discretion of the Global Public Charter Foundation. This role requires defining and executing a comprehensive strategy for strategic community engagement with employees, families, and local organizations to ensure a welcoming environment and successful enrollment. The leader will initiate and forge partnerships with community-based organizations that enhance student opportunities and support the school's mission. The Leader will serve as the primary voice and face of the organization in all public interactions, consistently modeling the highest standards of professionalism and integrity expected of all staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree Three or more years as a classroom teacher AND Three or more years of academic leadership experience, including roles such as Chief Academic Officer, Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, etc. Supervisory experience, preferably of teachers and other instructional staff, is required Teaching or school administration experience in Mississippi is preferred Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse backgrounds Evidence of significant professional achievement

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Mississippi Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The school provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off
Application Question(s):

Please describe your experience working in education.
Education:

Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person