July 15, 2009

REOPENED SEARCH                                               

                                             NOTICE OF VACANCY

Applications are now being accepted for the following position:

                                                    PRINCIPAL

                           SCOTLANDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Anyone interested in being considered for this position should send a letter of intent, proof of certification, two (2) recent (within the last year; with original signatures) letters of professional reference and resume* to:

Liz Duran Swinford Ed.D, Associate Superintendent

Office of Human Resources

East Baton Rouge Parish School System

Post Office Box 2950            

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821

DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:  Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:  The applicant will meet the legal requirements for principals in Louisiana and possess a Master’s and or Advanced Degree in educational administration and required endorsements of Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) to lead a school. The applicant will perform administrative tasks which promote an exemplary educational program.

*Successfully demonstrate ability to work with diverse children in urban, secondary schools
* Minimum 5 years teaching experience with minimum 2 years as a principal

* Must have or be eligible to obtain Certification in the State of Louisiana as Principal or Educational 

   Leadership-Level I or  above
* Interpret and use benchmark assessment and other data sources to differentiate instruction in the classroom
* Strong instructional knowledge- instructional leader
* Data-driven decision maker
* Experience with Best Practice
* Strong experiences with technology- proficiency in Microsoft programs, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, to

    name a few
* Ability to recognize good instruction based on current methods being used
* Experience in creating and sustaining a rigorous culture
* Success in promoting and increasing student achievement
* Knowledge of teacher evaluations and observation methods
* Knowledge of various instruction and teaching methodologies
* Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
* Good interpersonal skills with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders
* Knowledge of magnet programs- this school has an engineering focus

* Be able to successfully work in a collaborative environment

*LETTER OF INTENT WITHOUT RESUME, PROOF OF CERTIFICATION AND TWO (2) RECENT (WITHIN THE LAST YEAR; WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES) LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGE MINORITY AND UNDER-REPRESENTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO APPLY.