Principal

LKA is a tuition free, public charter school which provides evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia. The Principal’s primary role is to ensure that LKA’s Lower and Upper School academic model is implemented with fidelity, delivering on LKA’s promise. They must drive the academic outcomes for students, lead and develop their faculty and staff, and effectively engage with families.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education or a related field (preferred).
• Previous educational leadership experience (preferred).
• Certified as a Certified Academic Language Therapist or willing to work towards that certification.
• Ambassador of Louisiana Key Academy’s mission and vision.
• Demonstrated commitment to LKA’s core values of courage, honesty, and perseverance.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the Academic Framework for all Lower and Upper School Academics.
• Partner with CAO on curriculum design, delivery, evaluation, and materials for Lower and Upper School Academics.
• Model LKA’s culture and core values of service, courage, honesty, and perseverance.
• Directly manage the Lower and Upper School Academic Support Team [Lead Content Teachers] including professional development, evaluation/feedback, improvement plans (if needed), and providing ongoing input and guidance.
• Partner with School Operations Officer (SOO) and SPED Coordinator to manage school wide initiatives such as family engagement, school calendar development, student recruitment, and campus level professional development.
• Manage Lower and Upper School teacher development and training.
• Oversee after school academic and tutoring programs as well as academic partnerships.
• Set and track progress toward all annual academic priorities in regards to student and faculty/staff performance.
• Organize and analyze student data to monitor and report on student and school academic performance to relevant stakeholders.
•  Work in close partnership with CAO and Content Specialists to ensure faithful implementation of curricula and data practices.
• Support academic faculty/staff in their communication with families and adherence to standard family engagement practices.
• In collaboration with the CAO, manage talent practices and systems (hiring, firing, promotion) and performance management framework for measurement of Lower and Upper School academic teacher performance.
• Facilitate opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, families, and students by being present and available during school hours, appearing at school functions, and meeting with various stakeholders as needed.
• Oversee and implement the school’s academic budget.
• Participate in meetings and conferences and act as an intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the management of Lower and Upper School Academics.
• Serve as a collaborative leader who works closely with other school leaders—such as the SOO and SPED Coordinator—to ensure alignment with the school's mission, vision, and strategic goals.