Assistant Principal Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Assistant Principal

SOUTHERN AVENUE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELL

Memphis, TN Job Details Estimated:

$67.4K – $88.9K a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Charter school Educational Administration Writing skills Master’s degree Classroom experience Senior level Leadership Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in the success of the school by supporting the Principal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. This position combunes instructional leadership, staff supervision and student discipline. The Assistant Principal must be a collaborative leader who can build trust, support teachers, and help drive school improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

: The Assistant Principal shall use best professional efforts and skills to perform duties in a diligent, energetic, competent, and ethical manner, consistent with the School’s established policies, directives, and expected practices. You understand and accept that the values of Southern Avenue Charter, temperance and tolerance apply to your interactions with your supervisors, colleagues, students, parents, staff, and all others with whom you come in contact at or on behalf of the School. Collaborate with the Principal and instructional coaches to analyze student achievement data and identify strategies to close achievement gaps. Conduct frequent classroom walkthroughs and formal teacher evaluations using research-based observation tools; provide feedback to improve instructional practices. Supports teachers through observations, feedback, and analysis of student results, demonstration lessons, curriculum implementation, team teaching and instructional best practices. Shares effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops; assists with lesson planning and delivery of instruction, observes teachers in the classroom; makes recommendations for improvement in performance as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed. Assists teachers and school administrators in meeting expectations identified with assisting teachers and school administrators in meeting identified goals in instruction and maintains on-going communication with teachers and school leadership as appropriate. Collaborates with teachers to build a knowledge base of Literacy, Math, or Science standards and repertoire of teaching skills to improve student achievement. Provides resources and assists teachers with materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction. Liaisons between research and practice, helping teachers learn to improve their practices in a reflective supportive setting. Initiates the development of programmatic goals and instructional objectives on a district-wide basis within the scope of district policy, administrative direction, assessed student needs, and operational constraints. Uses student achievement data for ongoing curriculum review and progress versus district goals. Manages K-2 teachers / school / region content support across all subject areas and grades. Provides leadership in the reviewing and evaluating processes related to selection of instructional materials. Manages shift to TN State Standards over time. Manages academic interventions for under-achieving or special needs students (not covered by other departments). Oversees ESL programming and operations. Executes responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards. Uses personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles. Oversees the daily management of the instructional program and the school office. Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district. Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff. Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents. Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students. Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students. Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues. Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board. Represents the school in community activities and meetings. Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTO, community organizations, and leaders. Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides. Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards. Implements and creates a positive culture and climate for SACS employees, students, and stakeholders. Develops a plan to ensure “All students are learning, because all teachers are teaching, while educating the whole child.” TEAM evaluation and schedule evaluations. Familiar with elementary standards, best instructional practices, classroom management; conducts ongoing classroom observations. Coordinate the SACS Emergency Management team. Effectively communicates school wide procedures. Works cohesively with the Central Office and Board of Directors to ensure SACS continues to reach its mission. Review progress in quarterly report cards. Plans, organizes, implements staff, professional development programs. Seeks to maintain your conducive to good teacher to teacher and teacher to administrator relationships. Assists in the selection and supervises the distribution, storage and inventory of all textbooks, instructional materials and supplies for building operations. Develops and coordinates a schoolmaster schedule that meets students’ needs and adheres to MSCS guidelines. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from students, and parents; maintain effective relationships with students and parents’ works to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral issues. Coordinates and participates in the process of recommending students for support programs as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field. Valid TN Administrator Certification/ License At least 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience Demonstrated experience in school leadership, coaching, or instructional support roles Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency in analyzing and applying data to drive decisions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of child growth and development, instructional procedures and practices applicable to assignment, instructional goals and policies of Southern Avenue Charter School. Knowledge of subject matter reinforcement practices of the classes to which assigned Ability to implement teachers’ instructional plans in assigned field Ability to work effectively with children, young adults, and faculty members; Ability to assist with the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to perform all required task Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.