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The Department of Educational Leadership at Tennessee State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position to teach courses in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program preparing candidates for the Occupational Teacher License. Education, Leader, Professor, Associate, Assistant, Technical

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The School Principal is responsible for providing leadership, management, and supervisory skills to promote student achievement. S/he is also tasked with sustaining and improving a culture of high excellence and school improvement. The Principal has direct accountability for the academic performance of the school and provides leadership and expertise for curriculum and instruction. The Principal is responsible for developing and implementing both short-term and long-term strategic and operational plans for the school and for supervising the operations of all departments related to areas of student success. The Principal is a steward for learning - student learning, staff learning, and parent learning.

Role and Responsibilities

The duties of the Principal include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

Vision

• Works collaboratively with the school community to help develop and maintain a shared LFNO vision.
• Brings the LFNO vision to life by using it to guide decision-making about students and the instructional program.
• Maintains faculty focus on developing learning experiences that focuses on students' success and life-long learning.
• Maintains open communication with the school community and effectively conveys high expectations for student learning to the community.
• Provides opportunities and support for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, experimentation with innovative teaching strategies, and ongoing school improvement.
• Fosters the integration of students into mainstream society while valuing diversity.

• Assists with the development and implements the mission-aligned academic vision and strategic plan.
• Develops and provides oversight, guidance, resources, and support to the school based academic and student services teams.
• Managing the implementation of the curriculum mapping to align the Louisiana Student Standards with the French National Curriculum.
• Serves as an ex-officio member of Board Committees as needed.
• Ensures compliance with school charter in all areas of curriculum and instruction.
• Negotiates vendor and service contracts for curriculum/teaching materials in accordance with the allotted budget approved by the Board and managing the academic budget.
• Collaborates with all other campuses and with the central office staff for the successful functioning of all aspects of school life.
• Recognizes, models, and promotes effective teaching strategies that enable students to apply what they learn to real world experiences.
• Encourages and supports the use of both innovative, research-based teaching strategies to engage students actively in solving complex problems and methods of student assessment which will enhance learning for all students.
• Conducts frequent classroom visits and periodic observations, provides constructive feedback to faculty and staff, and suggests models of effective teaching techniques when needed.
• Fosters a caring, growth-oriented environment for faculty and students, one in which high expectations and high standards for student achievement are emphasized.
• Promotes collaboration and team building among faculty.

• Communicates a focused vision for both school and individual professional growth.
• Uses research and data from multiple sources to design and implement professional development activities.
• Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth, including the time for planning and the use of emerging technologies.
• Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative professional development.
• Provides incentives for learning and growth and encourages participation in professional development activities at the national, state, and parish levels.
• Assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on the improvement of teaching and student learning.

• Provides ongoing opportunities for staff to reflect on their roles and practices in light of student standards and school goals.
• Facilitates school-based research and uses these and other research findings to plan school improvement initiatives, pace the implementation of these changes, and evaluate their impact on teaching and learning.
• Fosters the genuine continuous involvement and commitment of the school community in promoting the progress of all students toward attaining high standards.
• Enhances school effectiveness by appropriately integrating the processes of teacher selection/evaluation and professional development with school improvement.

• Supervises the implementation of equity and effectiveness in all grading policies, including classroom grading practices.
• Manages the timely preparation and delivery of benchmark testing and statewide testing.

• Models ethical behavior at both the school and community levels.
• Communicates to others expectations of ethical behavior.
• Respects the rights and dignity of others.
• Provides accurate information without distortion and without violating the rights of others.
• Develops a caring school environment in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately.
• Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his or her own decisions and actions.
• Addresses unethical behavior in self and others.

• Is visible and involved in the community and treats members of the school community equitably.
• Involves the school in the community while keeping the school community informed.
• Uses school-community resources to enhance the quality of school programs, including those resources available through business and industry.
• Recognizes and celebrates school successes publicly.
• Communicates effectively, both interpersonally and through various forms of media

• Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and aesthetically pleasing physical school plant.
• Maintains a positive school environment where proper student discipline is the norm.
• Manages fiscal resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively and monitors whether others do so as well.
• Manages human resources responsibly by selecting and inducting new personnel appropriately.
• Assigning and evaluating all staff effectively and taking other appropriate steps to build an effective school staff.
• Provides and coordinates appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Uses shared decision making effectively in the management of the school.
• Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize attainment of school goals.

• Creates and ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.
• Creates schedules and procedures for the supervision of students.
• In collaboration with the central office staff, develops safety and emergency operations plans and supervising regular safety drills.
• Creates, maintains, and supports a climate that values, accepts, and understanding diversity in culture and point of view.
• Recognizes and promotes the strengths of a diverse school population and creating an equitable and culturally responsive climate.
• Engages in courageous conversations about diversity.
• Fosters a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promoting respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and parents, who feel valued and belonging to the school community.

• Supports services such as transportation, food, health, and extended care responsibly.
• Supports the operations staff with establishing procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
• Uses available technology to manage school operations.
• Monitors and evaluates school operations and uses feedback appropriately to enhance effectiveness.
• Ensures that student records are complete and current.
• Assists and collaborates with the central staff for the smooth running of personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.
• Maintains a visible and accessible presence in the school.
• Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts.
• Ensures that school facilities are conducive to a positive school environment.
• Assumes responsibility for all physical properties assigned to the school.
• Plans, prepares, and distributes student and handbooks.
• Cooperates with community agencies whose purpose relates to the health, safety, and welfare of students.
• Assumes responsibility for graduation and/or closing of school activities.

• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Lyce Franais
• Dedication to academic excellence and achievement
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers, staff and parents
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and lead by example
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree(s) in education or related field
• Leadership experience in Middle and High School setting

• Louisiana Principal Certification (Educational Leadership, Level 1) or comparable certification from another U.S. state.
• Certification in the French National Curriculum
• Three (3) years of successful school leadership experience in an urban setting
• Proficiency in the French language

• Design, develop, and implement innovative curriculum and instructional materials.
• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to create high-quality content.
• Develop assessments, rubrics, and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
• Research and integrate best practices in pedagogy and instructional design.
• Provide training and support to educators on curriculum implementation.
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and make necessary revisions.
• Stay current with educational technologies and trends.

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong knowledge of pedagogical theories and instructional design models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.

• Designing and developing comprehensive curricula and instructional materials for various educational levels and subjects.
• Collaborating with educators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and define curriculum objectives.
• Applying instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create engaging and effective learning content, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Evaluating and revising existing curricula to ensure alignment with current educational standards and research.
• Developing assessment strategies and tools to measure student learning outcomes.
• Staying current with trends and best practices in curriculum development, instructional technology, and educational pedagogy.
• Facilitating workshops and providing training to educators on new curriculum materials and teaching methodologies.
• Managing curriculum development projects from inception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensuring that all developed materials are inclusive, culturally responsive, and accessible.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of educational programs and student success initiatives.

• Design and develop comprehensive curricula aligned with educational standards and learning objectives.
• Create engaging instructional materials, including lesson plans, study guides, multimedia content, and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective learning experiences.
• Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes.
• Review and revise existing curricula to improve quality and relevance.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all curriculum materials.
• Stay current with educational trends, technologies, and best practices in curriculum development.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate training for educators on new curriculum implementation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented curricula through feedback and data analysis.
• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) for content delivery and management.

• Design and develop comprehensive curricula and instructional materials for diverse learning environments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Incorporate best practices in pedagogy, instructional design, and educational technology into curriculum development.
• Create engaging learning activities, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Evaluate existing curricula and make recommendations for improvements and updates.
• Develop training materials for educators on new curriculum implementation and instructional strategies.
• Manage curriculum projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
• Stay current with educational research, trends, and technologies to inform curriculum design.
• Facilitate workshops and professional development sessions for educators on curriculum topics.
• Ensure all developed materials comply with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
• Review and provide feedback on instructional materials developed by other team members.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify curriculum gaps and opportunities for new program development.

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational program management.
• Proven experience in designing K-12 or higher education curricula.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and assessment strategies.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving in educational settings.
• Experience with educational research and data analysis is a plus.