Principal - Thomas Carr Howe Middle School (Ib)

TITLE: Principal Thomas Carr Howe Middle School

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WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Indianapolis Public Schools is searching for the inaugural principal of Thomas Carr Howe MS. A gleaming example of Collegiate Tudor Gothic Architecture, it is fitting that the school originally known as Irvington High School upon its opening in 1938, was renamed after former Butler University president, Thomas Carr Howe.

Perhaps even more befitting is that when its doors open to IPS students for the first time since 1995 in SY 2024-2025, Thomas Carr Howe Middle School will do so as one of four IPS Middle Schools offering #InternationalBaccalaureate Middle Years programming.

The leader of the TC Howe Middle School “Hornets” must be a strong instructional leader and possess the ability to establish a dynamic school culture and authentic community partnerships.

The Principal is responsible for the instructional and organizational leadership of one of our K-12 schools. This role serves as the school's advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The principal is also committed to building a talented team to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

● Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to student academic achievement, including reducing the disproportional gap.

● Ensures that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress towards both District and the goals in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).

● Supervises and evaluates school staff; models District standards of ethics and professionalism.

● Builds a common vision and executes a strategic plan that increases student achievement and drives instructional excellence

● Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement with a talented, aligned team focused on student achievement

● Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction

● Serves as the school's advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders

● Ensures that the school program is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.

● Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

● Leadership from an equity imperative and embracing of the diversity of the school community

● Establishment of a vision that is rooted in equitable practices where all students can achieve at high levels while ensuring an environment of continuous learning for all staff

● Building an efficient and effective school team, mobilization of others, and building coalitions to support progress towards school’s vision

● Maintenance of systems to ensure all students inclusive of subgroups have access to rigorous academic program that supports student learning

● Reflection, self-awareness, ongoing learning, and resiliency to increase effectiveness in leading school improvement efforts and acting with honor, honesty and truthfulness in every situation

● Application of critical thinking skills and reason when dealing with emotional topics in rendering solutions to various issues and to problem solving in a timely manner

● Successful experiences working with a diverse population of students and faculty

● Language Ability. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, parents, and students of IPS.

● Math Ability. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

● Reasoning Ability. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

● Computer Skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

● Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

● Applicable Indiana Administration and Supervision license.

● Master's degree.

● A minimum of three years' teaching experience and experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.