High School Principal (SY 26-27)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1 : 1 technology.

DCI is seeking a highly motivated and skilled High School Principal who has a passion for urban education; the International Baccalaureate MYP, DP, and CP Programs; language centered education; social justice; and most importantly, working with secondary students, families and staff.

The DCI High School Principal shapes the environment for all members of the school community to thrive in service of the broader DCI Mission. The Principal oversees all functions of the school, directly manages and coaches a team of educational leaders, and is responsible for the academic and social-emotional outcomes of students and the team health of our educators. They are also a key Senior Leader for the broader organization and sit on the Senior Leadership Team. The High School Principal is supervised by the Executive Director.

Salary Range : $145,000 - $175,000 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 2-3 years of teaching experience and 3-4 years of leadership experience at a secondary school.

Including demonstrated success serving a socio-economically diverse population of learners and leading a diverse staff.

Key Quality & Skills :

Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.

Serves on the Senior Leadership Team to support in making decisions on behalf of the organization.

Provides instructional leadership by aligning, coordinating, and delivering IB programs and related curricular and extracurricular initiatives to drive continuous improvement and strong student outcomes, as evidenced by IB exams, DC CAPE, and other assessments.

Ensures a safe, strong and joyful learning environment for students and staff that follows the IB Learner Profile.

Creates, improves, and implements systems to ensure the smooth and consistent operation of the DCI High School.

Selects, onboards, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support staff in collaboration with the Chief Academic Advisor and Chief Talent Officer.

Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school goals and plans in alignment with the DCI Strategic Plan.

Partners with families in service of supporting their students to grow at DCI.

Faculty and Staff Development / Benefits : DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.