24-25 High School Assistant Principal - Milwaukee, United States - Milwaukee Academy of Science

Milwaukee Academy of Science

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Milwaukee, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Title:
High School Assistant Principal

Department:
High School

Classification:
Exempt

Contract Length:210 Days

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving nearly 1,400 in downtown Milwaukee.

The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level.

African American students comprise 99% of the student body and over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced meals.

Regardless of student background and external factors,
MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments.

Job Summary:

The high school assistant principal is an integral part of the high school leadership team, providing leadership, management, oversight, and supervision and evaluation over instruction, curriculum implementation, assessment and grading systems, student behavior and attendance, and high school internal operations, among other items.

I

Position Relationships:

Reports to:
High School Principal

Coordinates with:
CAO, High School Culture Coordinator, district teams, academy administrators, and school teachers and other staff

II

Position Responsibilities:

A. Human Resource Leadership

Assist in recruiting and selecting effective, qualified, and diverse staff
Assist in assigning teachers and other staff to positions and instructional teams based on qualifications, student learning needs, and demonstrated effectiveness
Regularly observe staff, provide feedback, evaluate performance, and document and address weak performance
Provide, create, plan, and identify professional development opportunities informed by current student, classroom, and school data
Assess completion of delegated tasks and progress on related goals

B

Instructional Leadership:

Generate creative solutions to aid MAS in fulfilling its mission and vision
Understand the educational philosophy of the School and carry out the policies of the Board of

Directors

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, culturally relevant pedagogy, and research related to learning
Lead and regularly monitor a coherent standardsbased curricular and instructional program
Serve as the high school assessment coordinate for state and local assessments
Provide a multitiered support system to collect data on student achievement, analyze student needs, and target resources for student success
Establish, support, and participate in collaborative teams that focus on instruction as well as student and teacher learning
Plan for current and longrange programs

Milwaukee Academy of Science
Revised 3/31/2- Collect, analyze, make recommendations, and adjust practices and strategies based on data such as attendance, achievement, retention, and behavior

C

Personal Behavior:

Consistently model positive professional and ethical behavior and take swift action when inappropriate conduct or practice is reported or observed
Create time efficiencies to maximize focus on goals, priorities, and deadlines
Solicit feedback and use feedback to improve personal, school, and student performance
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Demonstrate attention to detail
Maintain confidentiality
Support organization's goals and values

D.

Intentional and Collaborative School Culture:

Establish, maintain, and evaluate a school climate based on trust and relationships among students, families, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds
Communicate school goals, learning expectations, challenges, improvement plans, and progress to all stakeholders in a variety of formats and approaches
Consistently respond to contact from parents and other stakeholders in a timely and meaningful way
Model fairness, selfcontrol, and consistency; depersonalize disagreement; and respect varying points of view when dealing with difficult situations; cultivate these characteristics in others
Use varied strategies, including involving building leaders, in trying to reach consensus
Manage change by developing workable implementation plans, communicating changes effectively and overcoming resistance, and monitoring transition and evaluating results

E. School Management

Assist in submitting annual data requirements to the school's charter authorizer
Supervise facility and equipment management to create a safe and secure learning environment
Follow all policies, procedures, and laws and seek clarification when needed
Consistently maintain appropriate documentation
Communicate updated policies to staff
Requisition and allocate supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed
Assist in directing preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports
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