Academic Program Director

Job ID:

1001890

Academic Leadership Salary Range:

$76,296.54 - $92,509.56

Pay Grade:

117

FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary Admin Plan:

A&P (annual contract)

Veterans' Preference Eligible:

No

JOB SUMMARY

This position directs the activities of an assigned academic related department or program; develops strategies to accomplish goals; implements policies and procedures; develops and monitors an assigned budget (or set of budgets); performs professional work within assignment; and supervises assigned employees or student workers. Supports the Principal in ensuring rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum implementation and high-quality teaching practices. Uses student achievement, growth, and postsecondary outcome data to assist with instructional planning, interventions, and continuous improvement. Facilitates professional learning, coaching cycles, and feedback processes to build instructional capacity among staff. Promotes equitable access to academic opportunities and support systems for diverse learners. The Assistant Principal supports the principal in providing instructional, operational, and cultural leadership for a charter high school. This position contributes to improving student academic achievement, graduation outcomes, and postsecondary readiness by assisting with high quality instruction, staff development, school culture, and daily operations. The role supports the implementation of academic programs, dual enrollment pathways, and postsecondary partnerships that expand college access and career readiness. The Assistant Principal helps ensure compliance with charter commitments, district agreements, and applicable federal and state laws while promoting continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS N/A. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides oversight and directs the implementation of activities and operations for an assigned academic department or program, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, student retention, strategic planning, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; implementing overall policy changes; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; and coordinating and integrating activities between multiple service areas.

Directs staff to include:

prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Prepares and administers a budget which includes grant budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; and monitors and controls expenditures. Prepares, reviews, and interprets a variety of applications, agreements, forms, records, needs assessments, business correspondence, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings. Performs grant writing and/or administration if applicable. Serves as a liaison to assigned committees or agencies; performs outreach activities. May engage students as part of duties; addresses student issues. May manage related didactic and lab/clinical courses; may provide support for accreditation. Oversees assigned equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. School Operations, Compliance, and Safety Assists with the coordination of instructional, administrative, student support, and safety services to ensure compliance with state standards, charter requirements, and applicable laws. Helps oversee staffing, student services, scheduling, and daily campus operations to maintain a safe, well-organized, student-centered environment. Supports implementation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act and all related safety, security, and emergency preparedness requirements. Ensures accurate maintenance of student records, attendance reporting, and required state, charter, and district documentation. Personnel Leadership and Organizational Culture Assists in recruiting, supervising, evaluating, and supporting instruction and support staff. Helps establish clear expectations and accountability systems aligned to school goals and student outcomes. Contributes to a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment that supports staff growth and retention. Postsecondary Partnerships and Dual Enrollment Supports the development and implementation of dual enrollment and postsecondary programming. Assists with master scheduling and course coordination in collaboration with college faculty to ensure alignment and student progress. Helps maintain partnerships with local school districts, colleges, universities, and community stakeholders to expand academic pathways. Fiscal Management and Program Sustainability Assists the Principal with the allocation and management of budgets, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment. Supports the identification and administration of applicable federal and state grants that enhance instructional programs and student services. Special Programs and Student Services Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of educational programs and services for students with disabilities in compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and applicable laws. Assists with ensuring fidelity in the development and implementation of Educational Plans (EPs), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans. Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Master¿s degree in a related field (Some positions may require a higher level of education); four (4) years of management work experience in a related area; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Preferred requirements Three (3) or more years of successful school-based instructional, supervisory, or administrative experience. Demonstrated success supporting instructional improvement initiatives using student performance data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Managerial principles and practices; Academic program requirements; Customer service principles; Program coordination principles, practices, and techniques; Program planning principles; Budgeting principles; Research methods; Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; Diverse populations and cultures; and Computers and related software applications.

Skills in:

Developing and delivering presentations; Communicating, both verbally and in writing; Providing customer service; Managing and administering program budgets; Planning, coordinating, and implementing program components and activities; Ensuring compliance with applicable internal and/or external program requirements; Using a computer and related software applications; and Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with assigned employees, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Ability to:

Troubleshoot and solve complex program issues; Manage and evaluate the work of assigned staff; Prioritize and assign work; Interpret academic program requirements; Maintain confidentiality; and Research, analyze, and apply relevant information to the development of departmental processes and programs.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certifications or licenses as required for assigned area or program such as embalming certification for Funeral Services; teaching certification for assigned program for Provost Office; respiratory certification for Respiratory Care HC (for example); or others depending on assigned area/program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources. (X = Required to perform essential job functions) Physical Activities Physical Activities Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Pushing use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. X Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction. X Crawling moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Crouching bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. X Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Standing for sustained periods of time. X Fingering picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. X Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Talking 1 expressing ideas by spoken word. X Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand. X Talking 2 shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. X Visual Acuity 1 prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Visual Acuity 2 color, depth perception, field of vision. Kneeling bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Visual Acuity 3 determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. X Visual Acuity 4 operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. X Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. X Visual Acuity 5 close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. X Pulling use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. X Walking on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

X TYPE OF WORK

Work performed is primarily:

Sedentarywork :

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights and weekends. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace. May be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, and intense noise. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time. The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college shall not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Pamela Smith, the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.

Please indicated the position you wish to apply for in your request. The College shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with disabilities because of the disability of such an individual in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employees compensation, job training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Except when undue hardship exists, the College shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability. If you have questions regarding this policy please contact the Director of EA/EO by phone at (727)341-3261, by mail at PO Box 13489, St Petersburg Fl 33733-3489, or by email at eeo_director @spcollege.edu. Qualifications listed in a position description are used as a guideline to hiring. Other comparable qualifications of a candidate may be considered by the President in lieu of those suggested in a position description. (BOT rule 6hx23-2.02). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. Equal Access/Equal Opportunity The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261 ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director