25-26 Principal

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology is seeking a Principal for the ******** school year!
Salary Range: $110,00 - $140,000

Founded in 2007, Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is a public charter school network serving students and families in the South and Northwest communities of Milwaukee. Carmen students thrive in a supportive and challenging environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for college and beyond. With a strong commitment to student-centered learning and individualized attention, Carmen Schools foster a culture of excellence where every child can reach their full potential.
Carmen Schools of Science & Technology is hiring an experienced school leader to become our founding Principal of the largest public charter high school in Wisconsin, serving up to 1,100 students. We are looking for someone who is excited to share our mission of academic excellence and developing students who are college bound, career ready and community engaged.
At the heart of the founding Principal role is to lead our staff to live our core values of empathy, growth and belief. Outside the traditional responsibilities one would expect of a principal, success in this role requires a high level of self-reflection, candor, authenticity, and vulnerability.
At Carmen, we believe our diversity makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and encourage you to apply if you:
Have at least three years of experience in coaching instructional coaches, setting an academic and/or culture vision for a school, organization, or network, and coaching teachersHave a Wisconsin administrative license (or the ability to transfer license to WI), Bachelor's in Education or subject area of interest (master's degree preferred but not required)Have a proven track record of success in previous school leadershipHave a proven track record of high achievement in a high school classroom or in previous leadership positionsBroad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration, current educational research, trends in curriculum and instruction and highly effective people management Have a relentless drive to develop your leadership practice and to sharpen your skills as a leader in educationAre self-aware and reflective with a strong desire to continuously grow professionally and personallyHave a growth mindset and are quick to incorporate feedback into your daily practiceHave the ability to set and reach ambitious goals, and can handle the intensity required to thrive in a high-performing school environmentThrive on data. You can analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform instructional decisionsHave the passion and commitment to serve a diverse student bodyValue and enjoy cultivating deep relationships with students, families, and staff to create a positive school environmentValue the importance of modeling and reinforcing the school's core values, norms, and policies The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various responsibilities performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.
As Carmen launches this new campus, the founding Principal role is crucial to our long-term success and will continue to evolve over time, requiring a school leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and flexibility. Below is a list of responsibilities that provides an overview of the responsibilities of this role:
School Leadership Set ambitious school-wide vision and goals consistent with the mission and values of CarmenServe as the overall leader of the schoolBe a visible, present, hands-on leader responsible for all academic and cultural systems and all student outcomesCollaborate and partner with Carmen's organizational leaders (CEO, Chief Schools Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Talent Officer, Managing Director of Culture, Managing Director of ,and Chief College & Career Officer) to fully integrate Carmen's mission and organizational values into this new campus.Be the main point of contact for student interactions/responsibilities and with primary caregivers.Act as hiring manager for all positions at our new campusOversee strategy around budget and its intersection with staffing, schedules, duties, etc. Coaching and Management of the School Leadership Team Coach and lead the school's leadership teamManage school leadership team members to drive academic and culture resultsOversee leaders who manage attendance intervention plansServe as a primary planner and leader in Carmen's summer professional development for campus staffWork with school leadership team members to create and manage employee support plansCoach a small cohort of teachers to improve their practice through individualized coaching, professional development series, modeling, and collaborative planningDevelop an internal pipeline of future school leaders, establishing a deep leadership bench, sustaining the success of the school for the next generationCollaborate and support specific grade level or content team leadersWhen needed, create and implement teacher development plans to support teachers with targeted growth and improvement areas Academic Vision Setting Lead and manage the high school's academic programCollaborate with the high school's operations leaders on matters related to academic operations (i.e. benchmark testing, testing schedules and coordination, ACT prep, etc)Support school culture and academic data analysis alongside the school leadership team to identify gaps in data and effectively problem solveDesign and lead ongoing network and school-based professional development sessions for teachers, instructional coaches, and other school-based instructional staffPartner with Carmen's Chief Schools Officer, school leaders, and instructional coaches in the development and implementation of strong high school curriculum grades 9-12Keep current with standards, benchmarks, and indicators; develop standards-based instructional planning tools and resourcesPartner with network Teaching & Learning team to create and revise network vertical and horizontal alignment maps for standards, skills, content, assessment types, writing and research, and student supportProvide teachers and instructional coaches with support in intellectual preparation of their subject areas as well as high-quality, actionable data analysis Culture Systems Vision Setting Lead staff, students, and their families as a model of our community's norms and core values, as well as have clear and kind conversations to hold all stakeholders, including oneself, accountable when they aren't yet living out those normsPartner with community organizations to provide resources and services that support student success beyond school and foster a true community school environmentLead the campus leadership team to implement strong systems and routines in order to create a safe, productive, and joyful school environment, utilizing data systems for a data-driven responseManage and oversee all student, family, and faculty culture outcomes via stakeholder survey input and campus-wide culture dashboards. This includes, yet is not limited to, annual family surveys and bi-annual student and staff surveys, positivity ratio, attendance data, discipline incidents, common picture observations (transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, cell phones, uniforms, assemblies).Maintain active and strong relationships with students and families to support students in meeting academic goals or provide social-emotional supportSupport teachers and culture leaders to internalize and implement an advisory curriculumSupport a strong college and career readiness culture for all students Family Engagement Lead efforts to build strong relationships with families, ensuring a deep understanding of their unique needs and the needs of the students they serveWith the support of the founding leadership team, create and publish a calendar of family engagement events for the school yearRegularly attend family engagement eventsBuild authentic partnership with families, fostering an inclusive and Carmen values aligned communityIdentify strategic opportunities to draw families to campus and feel at home at school College and Career Readiness & Postsecondary Success Support the College and Career team to ensure that every student is prepared for success beyond graduation from CarmenCollaborate with school-based and network leaders on school and network-wide initiatives, while addressing the short and long term goals within the College and Career programTrack student progress towards meeting graduation requirements and advise course selection accordingly, with support from College and Career teamSupport the college and career team in successful engagement of family and community stakeholders to support strong student post-secondary transition and alumni success School-Based Duties Lead weekly all staff professional learning and update staff on key progress towards priorities and metricsManage communications to faculty and families via a weekly memo and principal updateEnforce, uphold, and live Carmen's core values, student management policies, and cultureSupport with school duties such as arrival, lunch, visible prep and/or dismissalAttend family meetings, orientation, and other school events We offer comprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) and retirement benefitsWe have a fully-paid parental leave policyWe offer retention bonusesWe offer 10 days of PTO on top of all school holidays (up to 15 after 5 years of employment)We provide employee laptops and all necessary supplies Carmen is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.