<p>Principal - Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy #31499 JobID: 31499</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Principal</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/2/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Maurice Pritchett Academy</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>06/11/2025</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Christina School District&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>POSITION: Principal</p> <p>LOCATION: Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Director of Teaching and Learning</p> <p>START DATE: Mutually Agreeable</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Principal or hold out of state certification as a Principal eligible for reciprocity </li><li>Master's degree (as required by certification) </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of administrative (Assistant Principal/Principal) experience </li><li>Demonstrated experience as a transformational leader </li><li>Demonstrated instructional leadership </li><li>Record of improvement of student achievement </li><li>Urban school experience preferred </li><li>History of improving outcomes at historically underserved schools, as evidenced by student achievement data </li><li>Experience working in an urban environment and/or high poverty setting preferred </li><li>Commitment to racial equity and removing barriers that impede success for all students and staff </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates a growth mindset and unwavering belief that all children can achieve at high levels </li><li>Successful experience in raising student achievement </li><li>Experience working in an urban environment and or high poverty setting </li><li>Experience with restructuring of school preferred </li><li>Experience with project management </li><li>Strong instructional leadership background </li><li>Successful experience with attracting certified teachers to school building through building-led campaigning and marketing efforts </li></ul> <p>Salary: Salary Schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2025%20Admin%20Steps%20Ranges-1.pdf</p> <p>Fringe Benefits: Twenty-four (24) days vacation per fiscal year; Life Insurance; Health Insurance; Benefit Stipend to assist with the cost of prescription, vision and/or dental insurance.</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.</p> <p>PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Principal is a transformational leader and is responsible for the operation of the instructional program and for providing educational leadership for the staff, students and the community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning; defining roles and expectations for school staff; planning, coordinating and supervising all programs in the school and identifying needed modifications; and administering changes which result from local and state-wide decisions.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>NOTE: A complete listing of the activities of the school principal is impossible because of the many facets of the job and the variations in needs from school-to-school. Some of the activities include:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee all instructional programs, both curricular and extracurricular, ensuring alignment with school and district goals. </li><li>Collaborate with staff, families, community partners, and district administration to develop and implement effective educational strategies. </li><li>Provide instructional leadership and support the implementation of the Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS). </li><li>Promote leadership development among faculty and support staff. </li><li>Maintain and enforce a student behavior support system focused on restorative practices in line with district policies. </li><li>Guide the school's leadership teams in decision-making, program development, and community engagement. </li><li>Establish and uphold high academic and behavioral standards for students and staff. </li><li>Conduct formal teacher observations and provide timely, constructive feedback. </li><li>Lead staff in analyzing student performance data to develop interventions for low-performing students. </li><li>Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate. </li><li>Allocate resources and prioritize activities to align with school goals and improve student outcomes. </li><li>Ensure continuous improvement in student achievement through data-driven decision making. </li><li>Support administrative staff in monitoring instructional practices and achievement data. </li><li>Oversee accurate and timely data reporting in compliance with district and state requirements. </li><li>Organize and implement professional development for instructional staff. </li><li>Work effectively with diverse students, staff, families, and community stakeholders, including district partner schools. </li><li>Lead staff meetings to discuss instructional strategies and student behavioral supports. </li><li>Utilize school and district support personnel efficiently to enhance educational services. </li><li>Collaborate in hiring and evaluating school staff in accordance with district guidelines. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the school and district. </li></ul> <p>The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position</p> <p>CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT</p> <p>Human Resources Office</p> <p>1899 S. College Avenue</p> <p>Newark, DE 19702</p> <p>PH: 302/552-2600 / FX: 302/295-8922</p> <p>Visit our website: www.christinak12.org</p> <p>Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level</p> <p>The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.</p>