High School Principal

Principal

The Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for cultivating a high-performing, inclusive, and student-centered school culture. This role is accountable for the academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being of all students, while ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, values, and performance standards. The Principal leads, supports, and develops staff while managing resources effectively and maintaining strong relationships with students, families, and the broader community.

Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

· Set a clear instructional vision focused on academic excellence and equity.

· Oversee the implementation of curriculum and assessment systems that ensure rigorous and differentiated instruction for all students.

· Use data to monitor student progress, inform instructional practices, and drive decision-making.

· Lead professional development and coaching initiatives to build teacher capacity.

School Culture and Climate

· Establish a safe, supportive, and inclusive school culture grounded in high expectations and mutual respect.

· Lead school-wide systems for behavior management, student attendance, and social-emotional supports.

· Promote positive relationships among students, staff, and families to foster a strong school community.

Staff Management and Development

· Recruit, hire, and retain high-quality educators and support staff.

· Conduct regular observations, evaluations, and feedback sessions in alignment with performance goals.

· Build leadership capacity across the staff by delegating responsibilities and mentoring emerging leaders.

Operations and Compliance

· Oversee daily school operations, ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment.

· Manage the school budget, resources, and facilities in alignment with organizational priorities.

· Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, including special education, civil rights, and health/safety policies.

Family and Community Engagement

· Communicate proactively and transparently with families about student progress, school initiatives, and opportunities for engagement.

· Build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance student learning and well-being.

· Represent the school in district, community, and organizational forums.

What you can expect from us.

· Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.

· Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.

· Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI's own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.

· An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.

· Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Qualifications

What we expect of you.

• Master's degree in Education, School Leadership, or a related field
• Principal Certification
• Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, staff development, and culture-building.
• Deep commitment to educational equity, inclusion, and student achievement.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Shine on. Apply now.

Bring all of you to what you do. Join our team.

Starting from USD $85,000.00/Yr.

About SESI

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms. SESI is accredited by Cognia.

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.