K-12 Principal

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Board of Directors

Supervisory Responsibilities: Teachers, Academic Coordinators, Student Services, and

School Staff (Grades Pre-K to 12)

Position Summary

The individual filling the position of principal at IAA is considered the academic and

instructional leader responsible for creating an environment of excellence in Islamic and

general education from Pre-K through 12th grade. In addition, this individual is charged

with fostering a spiritually grounded, academically rigorous, and nurturing environment

rooted in Islamic values and high moral character.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

● Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Pre-K to 12th

grade curriculum (Islamic and general studies)

● Promote instructional excellence and differentiated teaching strategies across all

grade levels

● Ensure effective use of assessment data to improve student achievement

● Implement and monitor academic intervention and enrichment programs

● Lead school accreditation and compliance processes

Faculty and Staff Management

● Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support teaching and support staff

● Build a positive, mission-aligned faculty culture of continuous improvement and

professional growth

● Organize and lead regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and

performance reviews

Student Development and Discipline

● Promote a positive, disciplined, and inclusive school climate across all grade levels

● Enforce consistent behavior policies grounded in Islamic values and student well-

being

● Support holistic development including academic, spiritual, character, and

leadership growth

Parent and Community Engagement

● Ensure open, transparent, and effective communication with parents and guardians.

● Promote active family involvement in school life, including events and Islamic

programming

● Serve as a spiritual and educational role model to students and the community

● Promote opportunities for service-learning to enhance community engagement

Strategic Collaboration

● Collaborate with the Head of School on school-wide planning, facilities, enrollment,

and fundraising initiatives

● Participate in Board meetings, quarterly reporting on academic progress, staffing,

and key issues

● Work in coordination with other school leaders to support long-term vision and

growth, strategic planning, and capacity building

School Operations (Academic Side)

● Plan school calendar, daily schedules, testing timelines, and classroom assignments

● Ensure compliance with state education standards and Islamic school accreditation

bodies

● Oversee graduation requirements, transcripts, student records, and data

management

Required Qualifications

● Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field

(Note: work experience will not be substituted for educational requirements)

● Minimum 5 years of school leadership experience (preferably in a Pre-K–12 Islamic or

private school)

● Knowledge and experience with curriculum development, assessment, and

instructional leadership

● Commitment to Islamic values, character-building, and community service

● Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, solve problems, and manage conflict

● Demonstrated communication, organizational, and inter/intrapersonal skills

● Demonstrated experience with Islamic educational philosophy and Arabic/Islamic

Studies

● Experience with K-12 accreditation processes (e.g., AdvancED/Cognia, CISNA) with

specific experience in federal/state-level educational requirements/regulations and

reporting.

Preferred Attributes

● Bilingual abilities (Arabic, Urdu) are a plus

● Understanding of and experience implementing a variety of learning and educational

theories including but not limited to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Cognitive

Theory (SCT), Experiential Learning; Connectivism, Multiple Intelligences, Cognitivism,

and the like as applicable to the K-12 setting.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified Applicants should submit the following;

Resume

Cover Letter

Leadership Statement/Vision (1 page maximum)

Statement of Faith/Importance of Islamic Education (1 page maximum)

Position Type

Start Date

Contact

Name: Salim Dabbous

Title: IAA Board Member

School Information

Islamic Academy of Alabama

1810 25th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

http://www.k12.org

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