Principal And Assistant Principal Talent Pools

  • Thank you for your interest in serving as a school leader with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. 

    CLICK HERE to apply to the CMS School Executive talent pools  

    We recognize that principals and assistant principals play critical roles in meeting our goals as a  district. We look to   them to design and lead schools that nurture innovation and  entrepreneurship in our students so that they are prepared for the workforce of the future. 

    Whether you are an aspiring leader already working in CMS, or considering a move to our  district, we applaud your interest and look forward to working with you as you learn more about  the process of becoming a school leader in CMS. 

    The role of school leader is second only to teaching at CMS, and the competencies, skills and beliefs of an "Equity-Centered Leader" are required Day 1 on the job and are critical to the long term success in the role. For that reason,  our Principal and Assistant Principal Talent Pool processes were redesigned in fall 2022 to ensure we effectively identify candidates who evidence the qualities of an "Equity-Centered Leader".

    A CMS Equity-Centered Leader fosters and sustains a learning-centered culture that understands, confronts, and interrupts practices that create and reproduce disparities to ensure student outcomes transcend demographics. 

     

    Leaders create structures, processes, and a results-oriented culture that confront and disrupt individual and systemic inequities, including systemic racism and bias, against marginalized students and their families.

    Leaders ensure shared decision-making processes that result in the design and implementation of a collaborative vision and strategic goals grounded in multiple sources of data.

    Leaders build and maintain a culture of continuous learning and improvement through instructional feedback, coaching, and professional development for all staff. 

    Leaders ensure all students are engaged in high quality learning through the use of culturally responsive and rigorous standards-aligned curriculum and content.

    Leaders commit to personal growth and reflection and model a belief system grounded in equitable and anti-racist practice. 

    Leaders work within the larger district and community context as an agent of change to assist in identifying and disrupting systems that detract from equitable outcomes.



    Leaders engage in recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, selection, and retention practices that result in equitable student access to highly effective and diverse teaching staff. 

    Leaders allocate and utilize resources that promote equity and access for all students. 

    In addition to exhibiting the competencies, skills, and beliefs outlined above, qualified  candidates also have: 

    • A valid administrator license in any state* or will complete all principal preparation  program requirements by the date outlined in the Talent Pool job posting. *Note: To be eligible for selection to a Principal or Assistant Principal position, verification of  principal licensure must be completedAt least three years of teaching experience (preferred)
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • For principal candidates, at least three years of experience as a principal or assistant  principal (preferred)

     

    CLICK HERE to apply to the CMS School Executive talent pools