Principal (Ralph C. Starkey High School)

Futures Start Here!

Connection Collaboration Commitment Correction

About Us

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 10-21 who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohios 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values

• Connection: We respect everyone. We dont tear them down.

• Collaboration: We work together. We dont go alone.

• Commitment: We step up. We dont give up.

• Correction: We create change. We dont stay the same.

To learn more about DYS please visit our websitehere.

What Youll Do

The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated visionary and resilient Principal to lead Ralph C. Starkey High School at Circleville Juvenile Correctional this impactful role you will champion educational equity evidence-based instructional practices and high academic standards to support student success.

Core Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

• Drive Academic Excellence: Supervise and evaluate instructional programs ensuring alignment with state standards and innovative teaching methods.

• Teacher Support and Coaching: Directly supervise mentor and evaluate teachers and support staff providing targeted feedback and professional development opportunities.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze school-wide performance data to identify achievement gaps target interventions and improve student outcomes.

Operations and Administration

• Master Scheduling and Budgeting: Oversee the development of the master schedule and manage the school budget effectively to align with student needs and district goals.

• Curriculum Planning: Coordinate curriculum planning testing guidance and scheduling of all classes.

• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with local state and federal policies including special education mandates and district guidelines. Prepare monthly educational report and educational audit.

• Policy and Procedure: Assist in the development and implementation of school procedures. Ensure implementation of school district policies and procedures Ohio Department of Education rules and regulations Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code as well as collective bargaining agreements.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with Central Office Education staff regarding education processes needs and concerns.

• Staff Meetings: Conduct staff meetings and provide motivation guidance and counseling to staff.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facilityweeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient Ohio Monday through Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel lodging and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

DYS is a qualifying employer for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF program.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.