Northwest Campus – Gainesville, FL

Job type: Full time

End Date: March 31, 2025

Compensation $78,054.00 Annual

Job Description Summary: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 pm EST on March 31, 2025.

Santa Fe College’s Academy of Science and Technology strives to ensure every student has access to a free, authentic, innovative, and individualized education – one that will help them recognize their potential and reach their goals while bridging high school, college, and career paths. The Academy provides all students with the tools needed to be successful in the 21st century workforce through academic excellence and technical training, as well as strong partnerships with Santa Fe College and local industry leaders.

The Principal serves as the instructional leader of the Academy of Science and Technology, working in collaboration with the college administration. This position is responsible for developing a coherent system of curriculum, instruction and assessment that promotes the mission and vision of the school all while striving to create a culture of safe learning and academic excellence. Additionally, the Principal is responsible for the successful management and operation of the Charter school. 

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Directs, administers, and supervises the operation and management of day-to-day functions, school activities and related events of the Charter school; provides leadership and direction to all teachers and staff.
• Provides leadership in the development and delivery of educational programs to include supervising and monitoring all instructional practices through coaching and mentoring of teachers and staff and offering opportunities for professional development.
• Demonstrates proactive leadership and effective management skills to motivate and gain commitment of teachers and staff to facilitate task accomplishment.
• Directs the development of the school master schedule and assign teachers based on identified needs; manages the Charter school class scheduling, student enrollment, and curriculum programs.
• Supervises teachers and staff, conducts annual performance evaluations, and makes recommendations for appropriate employment actions in consultation with Human Resources and the Executive Director.
• Utilizes current research, performance data, and feedback from students, teachers, parents, and the community to make decisions related to improvements of instruction and student performance.
• Monitors comparative and longitudinal student academic achievement data to make informed decisions on progress and to intervene when needed.
• Manages and supervises the Charter school’s financial resources, including the preparation and disbursement of budgets, accounting, auditing, and financial planning.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to school policies, state education regulations, accreditation standards, and other safety, licensing, and funding requirements; maintains accurate records and reports.
• Coordinates with the college, charter school sponsor, and industry partners to meet the program goals of allowing students to achieve a high school diploma, AS degree or certificate, and a minimum of two industry certifications.
• Represents the Charter school and SF in a positive and professional manner and demonstrates support for the school and the college, as well as its mission, values, and goals.
• Stays abreast of legal requirements and proposed changes in areas of responsibility to take appropriate and timely action.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action; informs Executive Director of potential problems or unusual events.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards, as well as high visibility and accessibility within all areas of the school.
• Promotes a culture of caring and success and provides a safe learning and working environment.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reports to: Executive Director of Secondary Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A master’s degree from an accredited educational institution with five (5) years of successful K-12 experience that includes work at the administrative level. Prior supervisory experience at the intermediate or senior level is required.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: A Florida Educational Leadership Certification and/or School Principal.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement – able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader.  Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task – Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.