Berkeley Charter Education Association is seeking a principal for Berkeley Preparatory Academy. Located in Berkeley county, BPA is a K-8 elementary school which serves approximately 760 students.
BPA strives to unleash each student’s potential by building strong minds and good hearts ensuring they develop lifelong future-ready skills that will lead them to success as they pursue their dreams and aspirations.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy offers a new style of teaching, as the school's core is built upon a strong foundation of collaboration, differentiation, and future ready skills. The collaborative environment provides space and opportunities where inquiry, learning and innovation can occur.
The BPA Principal will report directly to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the operational and instructional aspects of the school. The school maintains many key relationships with entities that must be maintained including the district and surrounding community stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the school’s charter and maintains the mission of the school by monitoring and implementing the goals and policies of the school
- Responsible for implementing and managing policies, regulations, procedures, and the HR practices to ensure proper staffing including hiring, evaluating, and terminating
- Oversees the collaboration within the faculty and staff to interpret student data and create necessary additions or changes to the educational program
- Serves as the Educational Leader of the school in which the following occur: leading curriculum content and course development, program evaluation, teacher evaluation, extracurricular activities, emergency preparedness, and scheduling
- Builds and maintains relationships with people and organizations that support and enhance the high level of success for students and staff
- Works directly with the Board of Directors to provide needed documents, including financial reports, plan meetings, and monitor, amend or create policies and procedures that meet state and federal requirements
- Works to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff
- Oversee and ensure proper budgeting, accounting, auditing, and financial planning in conjunction with the Board of Directors
- Utilizes staff and resources to maintain the enrollment of the school
- Oversees staff and resources to maintain the facility, while pursuing modifications that enhance the academic and support programs
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local authorizer
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of the operational differences for charter schools in SC, as well as the resources to support the leadership of the school
- May perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent)
- 2 or more years of leadership experience in a charter school
- Currently certified to be an administrator in SC
Reports: The BPA Principal will report directly to the Board of Directors.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Contact: Dr. Stewart Weinberg ([email protected])
