To apply and be considered for this role, please submit your application through Envision’s website: APPLY HERE
Envision Academy of Arts and Technology seeks a Principal to lead a diverse, compassionate school community dedicated to offering students a rigorous academic experience.
WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to transform the lives of students – especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college – by preparing them for success in college, career, and life.
At Envision Education, we believe the current achievement gap reflects a systemic failure to understand how kids learn, what motivates them to learn, and what they need in order to learn well. We know that vibrant learning communities apply compassion and high expectations to inspire and empower students. With a population that is 75% first-generation college-bound, our approach is specifically designed to increase student engagement, deepen integration and understanding, promote active learning, and ensure college success.
Envision Education is a national model for using Project Based Learning and Performance Assessment to prepare students for success in college and in life. Envision Education currently operates three small high schools and two middle schools.
ABOUT ENVISION ACADEMY OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Impact Academy of Arts and Technology in Hayward is one of three high schools in the Envision Education network. Envision graduates go on to succeed in college at significantly higher rates than their peers: 100% of our graduates are accepted to two- or four-year colleges, with up to 85% accepted to four-year institutions. What’s more, our students persist in college once they enroll. Our college persistence rate is 87% from first to second year, compared to the national average of 74%.
With a student to staff ratio of 12:1, our schools offer students a rigorous academic experience and a diverse, compassionate community in which to grow. Our students are inspired and empowered to be leaders in their high school education and their communities.
OUR APPROACH
We believe that deeper learning experiences challenge students to think critically, solve problems resourcefully, and collaborate productively. Students have an opportunity to use these skills and show what they know through portfolio defenses. In 8th, 10th and 12th grade, Envision students present a defense of learning, demonstrating their growth and learning. Similar to a master’s thesis defense, these presentations are required to graduate in 12th grade and are invaluable in preparing for life after high school. They practice for these defenses through regular exhibitions and in-class presentations. Our students say portfolio defense is the hardest thing they have ever done, and nothing has prepared them more for college. Read about our approach here.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Principal will define and lead the school community in an academic vision of success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional and School Leadership
- Ensure the highest expectations for student learning and achievement in every classroom, every day.
- Develop and implement a rigorous teacher coaching, observation, and support cycle focused on classroom instruction.
- Implement effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform decisions. Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards.
- Select, share, and model effective curricular and instructional practices internally and with other schools.
- Develop and implement structures that ensure a rigorous, and joyful school culture.
- Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, and reasonable and effective daily homework.
- Work with staff to foster consistency in enforcing the Student and Family Handbook and other school-wide discipline and student culture policies.
- Work with the Special Education Team to ensure 504 accommodations, IEP modifications, and counseling needs are met.
- Maintain communication and relations with the families of the school, ensuring they are able to be partners in their children’s academic and behavioral success.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement.
- Work with staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones.
- Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events.
- Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
Staff Culture
- Attract, hire, supervise, and develop all school staff members to create a high-functioning team focused on student success.
- Build and maintain a positive and supportive staff culture based on trust, risk-taking, respect, reflective learning, and collaboration.
- Lead the site Leadership Team, consisting of Vice Principals and Lead Teachers to effectively guide the school towards targeted goals.
- Design, implement and lead a high quality staff professional development cycle focused on ensuring professional learning in service of high quality student outcomes.
- Clearly articulate the school’s and network’s goals and programs, as well as Envision’s mission and vision, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the retention of successful staff members.
Administrative and Operational Oversight
- Oversee all day-to-day school operations including setting and maintaining a balanced budget, managing state and local compliance, and ensuring a safe and smooth functioning school environment.
- Supervise school facilities and ensure excellent facility management.
- Lead school enrollment efforts to ensure a fully enrolled school with a waiting list.
Governance and Senior Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Envision Principal team of the organization, clearly articulate school objectives and challenges, and help set and meet long-term and medium-term organizational goals.
- Partner with Envision’s other principals, Education Directors, and Superintendent of Schools to determine and implement the educational vision for the organization through our network’s annual priority process and help to continually improve the educational model.
- With CEO and the Superintendent of Schools of Envision Education, serve as representative to the charter authorizer and act as primary spokesperson and leader of the school with other outside stakeholders.
Requirements
WHO YOU ARE
- You are equity-focused. You are unapologetic about your deeply held belief that all children can achieve. You believe that anti-racist and pro-Black practices and frameworks are essential to change the status quo for all students.
- You are collaborative. You make decisions in partnership with others, focused on what is best for the students
- You love coaching and developing others.You see the unique strengths people bring to the table and celebrate them loudly. You know how to provide feedback that supports growth and inspires action.
- You are invested in our core values.You hold high expectations for the entire school community. You examine your own biases in your pursuit of equity for all. Every opportunity to learn something new excites you.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to the mission of Envision Education.
- Commitment to anti-racist and pro-Black ideologies in the workplace.
- A Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of teaching experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Successful school leadership experience or targeted training with a track record of positive results.
- Demonstrated experience affecting positive organizational change and leading staff to accomplish ambitious goals in the face of challenging obstacles.
- Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred.
- Current cleared California teaching credential. Administrative Services credential preferred.
- Once hired, continuous current California residency.
- Receptiveness to feedback and desire to continuously improve to meet outcomes.
LOCATION & VACCINATION POLICY
This position is onsite at the campus in Hayward, CA. Envision Education’s vaccination policy requires that all instructional candidates are fully vaccinated. Currently all staff are asked to wear masks while in school.
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Commensurate with experience and credentials. The starting range for this role is between $115,000 and $135,000.
- Certified school leaders are eligible for up to $2,500 in bonus opportunities.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation time.
- Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.
- Optional Flexible Benefits Plan, including dependent care, medical care, parking, and commuter benefits.
- Retirement system from STRS.
- 403b Plan.
- Life Insurance at no cost to employee.
As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision Education recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.
To apply and be considered for this role, please submit your application through Envision’s website: APPLY HERE