Job Description

Name	Details
Address Line 1	Homewood, Alabama, United States
City	Homewood
Website	https://iaak12.org/
Closing Date	08-Nov-2025
Job Position:	Principal
Gender	Any
Qualification	Masters Degree
Salary	Negotiable
Language:	English
Eligible to work in:	United States
Pension Provision	no
Confidential	no
Accomodation Details :
Legal Check	no

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Islamic Academy of Alabama (IAA) 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. 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) Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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