To assist the principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Charter School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with UPrep Schools policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as principal in the absence of the principal.
Responsibilities
Systems Management Assists with allocating resources to best support school improvement
Builds and maintains a safe and orderly school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each student
Provides coherent support services and accommodations to meet the needs of each student
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities
Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies Instructional Leadership Conducts high quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning
Assists with the develop staff members’ professional knowledge, skills and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth
Assists teachers in selecting yearly professional goals for the improvement of instruction
Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching
Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices
Acts ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, stewardship of the schools’ resources and all aspects of leadership
Places children at the center of education and accepts responsibility for each student’s academic success and well being
Provides moral direction for the school and promotes ethical and professional behavior among faculty and staff
Assists in ensuring that UPrep policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school
Ensures proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues
Adheres to all negotiated contract provisions
Education And Certification
Master's degree or higher, with a focus on educational leadership
Hold the prestigious Michigan Administrator Certificate to lead with authority and impact
Experience
Preferred: 2+ years of transformative experience as an assistant principal, leading the way to success
Desired: 5+ years of teaching experience to shape young minds with wisdom and care
Skills
Deep understanding of curriculum and cutting-edge instructional strategies to drive excellence
Master communicator, adept at distilling complex information and inspiring action
Visionary project manager, turning ideas into reality with strategic finesse
Empathetic leader, skillful in managing expectations and emotions of both adults and students
Passionate mentor, dedicated to coaching others to reach new heights in teaching and leadership
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Management
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