K4-8th Grade Assistant Principal - Milwaukee, United States - St. Joseph Academy

St. Joseph Academy

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:
The Assistant Principal (AP) assists the Principal in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise and evaluate St. Joseph Academy's School Program.

The AP will assume daily operational tasks including, but not limited to:

management of student discipline, classroom observation and evaluation, establishment of parent relationships, supervision of assigned staff, and coordination of school activities.

The AP will assist in development of curriculum and staff, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. The AP ensures budgetary guidelines are met as well as manages timecard/time off requests for School staff. The AP reports to the Principal and stands in for Principal in their absence.

Position Reports to:

Principal
Qualifications:

Masters in Educational Administration (preferred)
Valid DPI Administrator License #51 strongly preferred
3+ years classroom teacher experience
Experience as grade level leader or school wide coordinator required; Assistant Principal experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead
Demonstrated ability to implement curriculum and instructional strategies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
Ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities
Strong knowledge of standards, benchmarks and assessments
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation skills
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
Detail oriented; ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
Proficient user of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and phone systems
Bilingual Spanish preferred Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and have reliable transportation

Equipment Used:

Office equipment:

PC, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier, scanner
Physical and Mental Requirements:(Occasionally 1% - 33% of time; frequently 34% - 66% of time; continuously 67% - 100% of time): Occasionally - lifting up to 25 pounds, Rarely - lifting over 25 pounds, Occasionally - walking and standing, Continuously - sitting, Frequently - hand manipulation / dexterity when writing, using PC, and using other office equipment, occasionally - bending and reaching
Evironmental Conditions:Occasional exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care of ill children, occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of children and seasonal exposure to high humidity due to temperature control of the facility, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment.

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Essential Job Functions/Duties:

The employee's quality of service and behaviors are congruent with the mission and values of the Felician Sisters' for St. Joseph Academy.
Extends excellent service to all families, children, staff, and internal and external customers.
Establishes appropriate relationships with families, children, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects the families and children rights
Models behaviors that foster "Childcentered" philosophy
Assists in administration of school policies
Monitors student attendance
Establishes and maintains student discipline
Assists in developing and implementing school improvement plans
Assists Academy staff through orientation, counseling, meetings, instructional materials, curriculum development and professional development
Observes and evaluates instructional performance, providing frequent feedback to grow and develop Academy staff
Approves timecards and Paid-TimeOff for Academy Assistant Teachers
Oversees summer school and/or summer reading program, if applicable
Assists in interviewing prospective teachers and school staff
Assists in student assessments and qualitative and quantitative date review
Manage coverage of lunch period and recess duties
Manage coverage of pickup and dropoff of students
Establish and maintain parent relationships
Assist in coordination and oversight of school activities
Represent SJA with community partners, contacts and at community meetings.
Promote SJA to schools, parishes, and other community leaders and organizations.
Assist in new employee orientation as requested
Meet regularly with the Principal to insure alignment of mutual goals.
Manages the marquee for SJA.
Manages the photo releases for SJA School students.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Mission & Values:

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Respect for Human Dignity: Consistently greets everyone; Courteous in all interactions with clients, families and co-workers; Shows appreciation to co-workers for a job well done; Responds respectfully and patiently to co-workers' requests; Contributes to a positive and cooperative work environment; Stops the spread of gossip when it is heard; Protects