Principal

Job Posting for Principal Role at Muslim Center JHS:

· Previous experience as a principal, vice-principal, or in a similar role

· Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations

· Hands-on experience with Google for Education, Supplemental Online Classes, G-

Suite, MS Office, and Learning Management Systems

· Possess social media experience/knowledge for community outreach and partnerships.

Keep parents and community up to date about school activities via social media.

· A teaching license is required; and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience 

· Degree in Education; Master’s degree and NYS School Building Leader Certificate is a

plus

· Candidate must be a practicing/ observant Muslim who adheres to the principles of the

Quran and Sunnah

Job Description:

This is a twelve-month position with two weeks of vacation when the circumstances

allow. Duties are performed in office, school, and the community. This position might

require work beyond the standard workday and work week. There may be

additional/different elements of the job which are not included in this checklist.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to ensure Islamic leadership according to Islam and local

school policies, rules, and regulations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Ensures the development and implementation of an overall learning environment

which promotes Islamic faith formation/education, ethical decision-making, social

justice, and Muslim leadership.

2. Ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive

curriculum program that complies with Islamic and state standards of curriculum

requirements.

3. Ensures the supervision of certified and support staff. This is accomplished by

overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation, and evaluation processes.

4. Ensures that learning standards are developed and maintained for students.

5. Ensures the development and maintenance of effective communication systems

between parents, teachers, and school administrators.

6. Work with the School Board on an overall financial plan for the school.

7. Collaborates with the School Board in administering the school.

8. Maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students and respond to

any disciplinary issues by using schools code of conduct

9. Create an academic and events calendar as approved by school board and

lead/manage events

10. Participates with other secular and private schools in the community in facilitating

joint programs and/or the acquisition of joint supplies with the local school district.

11. Ensures the preparation and submission of all necessary reports to the state as well

as the school board.

12. Develop relations with PTA and incorporate parent feedback in improving policies

and practices

13. Organize and lead monthly/quarterly parent, teacher, and school board meetings as

determine by school board

14. Attend monthly school board meetings and present a comprehensive report

including specific data points about school progress as required by school board

15. Support school board/other leadership in annual fundraising efforts to

improve school quality

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as set forth

in the negotiated contract between the School Board and the Principal of Muslim Center

JHS. 

*Candidate shall wear Islamic dress code and respect the Islamic faith values and

culture.

Benefits:

Salary & Benefits are negotiable. Salary Range $65k-80k plus housing.

Housing is included.

Professional Development Opportunities 

Opportunity to develop students to become leaders of the Ummah

To apply: please submit resume and references to mcnybot@gmail.com and ochatila@mcjhs.org

Pay & Benefits:

Position Type

Start Date

Application Deadline

Contact

Name: Omar Chatila

Title: Principal

School Information

Muslim Center Junior High School

137-58 Geranium Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USA

http://mcjhs.org/

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