Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cityscape Schools
Job overview
The Principal at Cityscape Schools leads and manages the entire school, overseeing staff, budget, and academic programs to ensure alignment with the school's mission and community needs.
Responsibilities and impact
The Principal supervises staff across various departments, manages the school budget and financial transactions, ensures compliance with education policies, fosters community and parent relations, enforces student conduct, and supports professional development.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education (Master's preferred), Principal and Teaching Certifications, three years of progressive educational management experience, preferably as a principal, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Career development
The role encourages continuing education and professional growth through conferences, seminars, and staff development support.
Work environment and culture
The culture emphasizes professionalism, community engagement, and adherence to the school's mission, philosophy, and protocols in a supportive office environment.
Company information
Cityscape Schools is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under Texas Education Agency policies, focusing on educational management and community involvement.
Team overview
The Principal supervises all school staff including academic, counseling, office, and support personnel, responsible for their hiring, training, and evaluation.
Job location and travel
Work is primarily office-based with some travel locally and abroad to represent the school at events and meetings.
Unique job features
The position involves comprehensive school management responsibilities, including budget oversight, community relations, and enforcement of student conduct, distinguishing it as a leadership role with broad impact.
Company overview
Cityscape Schools is a charter school network based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to providing high-quality education to underserved communities. They operate multiple campuses, focusing on a holistic approach that integrates academic rigor with social-emotional learning. The organization generates revenue primarily through public funding allocated for charter schools, supplemented by grants and donations. Founded in 2006, Cityscape Schools has grown steadily, emphasizing community engagement and innovative teaching methods to ensure student success.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership experience in educational management, particularly in supervising staff, budget administration, and compliance with Texas Education Agency policies, as these are core to the Principal role at Cityscape Schools.
Highlight your skills in personnel management, public relations, and community engagement, showcasing your ability to foster strong relationships with staff, parents, students, and the broader community, which aligns with Cityscape Schools' mission and culture.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Cityscape Schools corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application's visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Cityscape Schools administrators or education division staff on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent school initiatives, asking about their experience with the school's culture, or expressing enthusiasm for Cityscape Schools' community involvement.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'educational management,' 'budget administration,' 'staff supervision,' 'Texas Education Agency compliance,' 'public relations,' and 'community engagement' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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