Assistant Principal Middle School Operations - Mobile, United States - Alabama Department of Education

Description

Administrative - Assistant Principal - Middle/Junior High School

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 02/10/2023

Closing Date


POSITION:
Assistant Principal of Middle School Operations

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to:
Network Principal

Salary:
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

• $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)
• Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking an Assistant

Principal of Middle School Operations (APO). The position is a senior, school-based leadership role that oversees

all operations functions necessary to run a high-performing school. This includes budgeting, purchasing, facilities,

student enrollment, discipline, attendance, athletics, facilities, food services, transportation, technology, student

recruitment, student data, regulatory compliance, human resource administration, and academic operations

support. The APO serves as a vital member of the academy's Leadership Team, ensures that the school's operations

meet high standards of operational excellence and enables instructional leaders and staff to focus on driving strong

student achievement outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Enhance the attainment of the network's mission, vision, curriculum and instruction, expectations,

and goals.

• Collaborate with the Principal to create a supportive, tiered approach to student discipline, including

by holding students accountable for their actions and through restorative practices, as per the

Charter Arts Student Code of Conduct.

• Lead the yearly development and revisions of the Student Code of Conduct and submit this

document to the Principal for approval.

• Work collaboratively with school administration and staff to improve our approach to restorative

practices and educate students/staff on the benefits of a restorative culture.

• Serve as the first administrative touchpoint for behavioral and discipline matters; coordinate and

partner with the Principal as needed for all levels of discipline, interventions, and investigations,

including Title IX.

• Provide support for teachers, Directors/Chairs, and the Administration by maintaining high

expectations for students and implementing accountability measures per the Handbook when

students cannot meet those expectations.

• Coordinate and facilitate student and stakeholder meetings as necessary.
• Assist administration as needed with communication efforts with students and families.
• Support suspended students to maintain their community connection and academics, i.e., facilitate

teacher meetings, restorative conversations, student check-ins, etc.

• Other duties as defined/assigned to support the vision and mission of the school and community.
• Provide student and staff support and build relationships with students across all grade levels and art

majors.

• Communicate with the principal in instances of suspension.
• Serve as the Title IX deputy coordinator and investigator for student investigations.
• Report suspension information via Incident Management System.
• Work with the Admissions Team to accurately complete the suspension report.

Database Administrator

• Serve as Database Administrator to oversee student scheduling from start to finish and process

grade book storage, quarterly reporting, etc.

• Oversee the academic review and scheduling forms for teachers/families in partnership with the

counseling team.

• Ensure processes are implemented with the Admissions Team, Business Manager, Counselors,

and Support Staff to enter new student data/registration in PS, including prior courses taken if

the student is a transfer, new course requests, etc.

• Create/update the valid course list annually based on the Board approved Course Catalog.
• Update and improve the digital scheduling platform for students annually as needed through

PowerSchool; attend new scheduling professional development when offered by the IU to stay

up-to-date.

• Support the front office and other support staff in implementing procedures and protocols to

maintain proper documentation in the database platform: i.e., attendance, data fields, alert

icons, access levels for log entries, etc.

• Develop scheduling timelines and coordinate classroom scheduling orientation visits with school

counselors.

• Develop a master scheduling matrix in collaboration with the Principal, and Core Chairs to

maximize student enrollment and engagement.

• Oversee the production of student schedules for the first day of school.
• Ensure the summer scheduling mailings to families (mid-July for course verification and the

beginning of August for schedule confirmation).

• Collaborate with School Counselors as they process course requests and schedule changes per

the Course Catalog procedures (creating or updating new processes when necessary to

streamline workflow and efficacy).

• Develop teacher grade reporting deadlines and update teachers annually regarding these

expectations.

• Set grade submission deadlines and issue PowerSchool updates as needed.
• Oversee grade change submissions, medical, and INC grade substitutions.
• Digitally mail report cards home quarterly.
• Mail final transcript copy at the conclusion of the senior year.
• Ensure accurate grade reports, transcripts, storage, and reporting in the database platform.

Attendance

• Oversee and implement school-wide attendance and truancy policies and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the Social Worker to ensure Student Attendance Improvement

Conference/Plans are occurring with fidelity; focus on improving student attendance and

decreasing chronic absenteeism.

• Communicate regularly with child accounting (Principal) and the administrative team

regarding student enrollment and attendance.

• File truancy when needed and attend truancy hearings.
• Develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate the success of an attendance incentive

program to increase regular student attendance.

Support Staff Manager

• Provide direct support for administrative assistants and support staff.
• Oversee all aspects of scheduling, work/task management, and evaluations of support staff.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with visitors, staff, students, and parents.
• Participate in hiring, training, and coordination of administrators' support staff to ensure an

efficiently operating support team for ACCEL.

• Coordinate technology and personnel to maximize the use of PowerSchool for

parent/family engagement, i.e., generating letters, reports, alert calls, and reports for

families as needed.

• Establish a workflow process to monitor schoolwork projects with various support staff team members.
• Manage and monitor evening desk part-time employees.

General Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations for non-instructional employees that report directly to the AP, including

network office and support staff employees, technology, etc.

• Shadow instructional observations and walkthroughs as scheduled with the Principal.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform

functions.

• Prepare various materials (e.g., student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) to document activities,

provide written references, and/or convey information.

• Attend weekly evening artistic performances, student and family programming, and monthly board

meetings.

• Provide clear and relevant updated information to ensure open lines of communication regarding student

needs.

• Provide direct input to the administrative team regarding employee performance, which affects the

employment, assignment, promotion, layoff, discharge, or other similar personnel actions of

professional-level, certified employees.

• Focus on evidence-based growth and results to drive the school towards annual and long-term goals.
• Engage school community members effectively to ensure all stakeholders are included in student success.
• Listen to and communicate with all the school's stakeholders, building successful interpersonal

relationships with faculty, staff, family, community, and students.

• Manage the change process with the administrative team, including making tough decisions when

necessary to move the school and students forward.

• Engage in constant personal learning, including learning and adapting when faced with challenges and

successes.

• Attend scheduled meetings with club officers and advisors and affinity groups and advisors.
• Serve as a school notary as needed.

Required Certifications, Education, and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

• MS/MA from an accredited institution
• 6-12 Administrative Certification or ability and willingness to obtain this certification
• Degree or relevant experience in working directly with high-school-aged students as a teacher,

mentor, or in another capacity

• Must have and maintain high expectations for self and all students and team members
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relationships with

others

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions using correct grammar, sentence structure, and

spelling

• Ability to interpret, analyze and problem-solve both written and verbal communications
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school

program

• Demonstrate creativity and leadership; maintain an out-of-the-box mindset and approach to

accomplishing goals as assigned

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Have and maintain a team player mentality and positive/can-do attitude
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to research and compile data for reports and maintain confidentiality with legal policies and

school/student/employee personnel information

• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in challenging conversations with all

stakeholders as necessary and willing to have difficult conversations to ensure positive change

within the organization

• An open-minded, energetic leader who enjoys working as part of a team
• An understanding that critical thinking, creativity, community, collaboration, and are key elements to

learning

• Willingness to continue to learn and develop professionally as needs arise for the given position

Terms

Eleven (11) month, 222-day contract with salary as established by the Board in terms of the Administrative

Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.


Salary:
$80, ,000

• $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)
• Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Benefits:
Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education Employees' Health

Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama Teacher Retirement System.

The board members are looking for a transformational educator who will lead the personalized learning

environment. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible (ASAP).

Email your resume and cover letter to:

Note:
Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question: In words, please

explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead ACCEL Academy, including any experience and specific

data/accomplishments that will demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of

ACCEL Academy.

• All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email to the email address you place on your

resume. Please make sure you enter your address correctly and check your email regularly. If your email

account utilizes a SPAM filter, it is your responsibility to identify "" addresses as

"safe" so that you are able to receive email messages from these addresses or save this email address as a

contact.

• All inquiries regarding this position should be emailed to

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with their qualifications as well as professional accomplishments with

an emphasis on adherence to the application process.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We

strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply

for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide

the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital

status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network

are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational

Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by

using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired

identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment

eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will

confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

All applicants must pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to be eligible for

employment.

I have read and understand this job description. My signature acknowledges that I am capable of performing the

essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Employee Signature: ______________________________________Date: ______________

Employee Printed Name:
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Salary Range:

From/To Salary:
$80,000 - $90,000 a year ? $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th) ? Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

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The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program.

New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility.

In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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