Charter School
Elementary School Assistant Principal
Charter School, Mission, Kansas, United States,
Applications will be accepted beginningMonday, September 23, 2024 12:00 AM(Eastern Standard Time)Elementary School Director of Teaching & Learning
About Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School:Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter School’s mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person’s life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character. With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.Overview of Role:The Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction plays a vital role in the instructional leadership of the Elementary School. This is a 12-month position reporting directly to the Principal. The Assistant Principal is responsible for supervising teachers and members of the Elementary School Instructional Leadership Team to ensure that the school’s academic program is successful and aligns with the larger K-12 mission and vision.Chief Responsibilities:Support teachers with classroom instruction and curriculum planning.Drive the development and implementation of a rigorous curriculum that is based in New York State standards and culturally and historically responsive.Ensure equity of access, tools for success, and an inclusive environment for all students.Work with leaders and teachers to build their capacity for planning, instruction, and assessment.Ensure teachers are prepared to execute the highest quality instruction through observation and instructional coaching.Mission and Vision:Support the Elementary School Principal in ensuring all aspects of the division align with the mission and vision.Develop and maintain the character and learning culture within the division.Develop and maintain an academic program consistent with the mission and vision.Collaborate with the leadership team to formulate and monitor school-wide strategic goals.Academic Leadership Team Responsibilities:Analyze programmatic effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve student outcomes.Participate on the MTSS Team to help ensure holistic student success.Set clear expectations and standards for academic success.Be a regular presence in classrooms, informally observing and following-up with teachers and students to support a positive learning environment, engaging learning opportunities, and high expectations for student work and outcomes.Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.Growth-mindset leadership, advocacy, and responsibility for consistent implementation of school-wide culture and academic goals for teachers and students.Collaborate with academic staff (content leads, Grade Team Leads, Dean of School Culture) to support sharing of best practices and cultivate an academic growth and results-oriented culture.Participate in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including attending campus ministry retreats, supporting work study initiatives, and leading student clubs.Provide ongoing professional development aligned to best practices and schoolwide needs.Oversee and ensure curriculum alignment horizontally within and across subject areas and vertically within K-3 of our grade K-12 progression.Collaborate with teachers to ensure implementation of a rigorous course of studies, ensuring access for all students.Model effective classroom culture and instructional techniques which when appropriately implemented by the classroom teacher will lead to engagement and improved student performance.Ensure high-quality, engaging co-teaching; model effective co-planning, co-instruction, and co-assessments for teachers.Work with teachers to create interdisciplinary and authentic learning opportunities and assessments.Demonstrate a deep understanding of New York State Next Generation standards and requirements in order to ensure instruction prepares students for success against those benchmarks.Provide weekly feedback on lesson plans aligned to the Danielson Rubric and teacher development goals which include highest leverage strategies for student engagement and success.Work with teachers to effectively integrate technology and ensure that teachers have the best possible curriculum materials and training on how to use them.Work with faculty to differentiate curriculum; support faculty in implementing instructional strategies and responding to students’ strengths and needs.Conduct frequent walk-throughs of classrooms to identify school-wide strengths and needs and to ensure fidelity to the curriculum.Collaborate with instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional resources to meet student learning needs.Professional Development & Supervision:Plans and implements staff development programs designed to fulfill the professional growth including researching and evaluating professional development opportunities for instructional team members.Collaborate on the yearlong Professional Development calendar to ensure alignment to initiatives and response to academic needs as they arise.Supervise teachers and Academic Dean on all professional responsibilities including the goal setting and evaluation processes aligned to the Danielson Rubric.Develop a consistent and appropriate observation and feedback cycle including both informal and formal observations to provide teachers and leaders with constructive, actionable feedback aligned to the Danielson Rubric.Lead curriculum planning meetings with individual teachers and teams of teachers.Lead 1:1 planning and coaching meetings with an Academic Dean to support their professional development and coaching abilities.Collaborate with the Elementary School Principal to develop and implement teacher support and strategic improvement plans.Support teachers with obtaining teacher certification as needed.Data & Assessment:Lead quarterly data analyses and ongoing implementation of data-driven instruction in all courses.Conduct bi-weekly teacher data and content meetings with individual teachers and/or departments.Ensure all teachers consistently and accurately collect data on student performance in a range of ways including but not limited to attendance data, daily CFUs, formative, summative, and benchmark assessments.Review course assessments and ensure alignment and backward planning in curriculum maps and lesson plans.Utilize assessment data to ensure analysis of and response to data on grades, benchmark assessments, and other authentic assessments.Collaborate with K-8 Data and Assessment Coordinator to coordinate all assessments, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.Qualifications:A passion for urban education and a commitment to LION’s mission.A minimum of five years of demonstrated success in elementary school teaching, preferably in a high-performing, urban school setting.A commitment to equity and antiracism work by reinforcing a culture that supports an anti-biased, anti-racist and culturally responsive environment.Deep belief in constructivist learning theory and student-centered instruction.Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems of data, resources, and information in a systematic way.Expertise in K-2 content areas is preferred.Understanding of Universal Design for Learning, New York State Standards, culturally responsive teaching, curriculum mapping, and the processes involved in creating vertical and horizontal alignment reflective of learning progressions.Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills.Flexible and able to work in a team environment.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle pressure, maintain timelines, and meet deadlines.Proven writing, communication, and presentation skills.Ability to build trusting relationships and function effectively with school-based staff, students, and their parents.Self-starter with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.An M.A., Ed.M. or Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Teaching or relevant content area.Demonstrated success with in an instructional leadership role preferred.Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, train, and develop educators.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite & Google Classroom.
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About Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School:Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter School’s mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person’s life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character. With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.Overview of Role:The Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction plays a vital role in the instructional leadership of the Elementary School. This is a 12-month position reporting directly to the Principal. The Assistant Principal is responsible for supervising teachers and members of the Elementary School Instructional Leadership Team to ensure that the school’s academic program is successful and aligns with the larger K-12 mission and vision.Chief Responsibilities:Support teachers with classroom instruction and curriculum planning.Drive the development and implementation of a rigorous curriculum that is based in New York State standards and culturally and historically responsive.Ensure equity of access, tools for success, and an inclusive environment for all students.Work with leaders and teachers to build their capacity for planning, instruction, and assessment.Ensure teachers are prepared to execute the highest quality instruction through observation and instructional coaching.Mission and Vision:Support the Elementary School Principal in ensuring all aspects of the division align with the mission and vision.Develop and maintain the character and learning culture within the division.Develop and maintain an academic program consistent with the mission and vision.Collaborate with the leadership team to formulate and monitor school-wide strategic goals.Academic Leadership Team Responsibilities:Analyze programmatic effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve student outcomes.Participate on the MTSS Team to help ensure holistic student success.Set clear expectations and standards for academic success.Be a regular presence in classrooms, informally observing and following-up with teachers and students to support a positive learning environment, engaging learning opportunities, and high expectations for student work and outcomes.Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.Growth-mindset leadership, advocacy, and responsibility for consistent implementation of school-wide culture and academic goals for teachers and students.Collaborate with academic staff (content leads, Grade Team Leads, Dean of School Culture) to support sharing of best practices and cultivate an academic growth and results-oriented culture.Participate in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including attending campus ministry retreats, supporting work study initiatives, and leading student clubs.Provide ongoing professional development aligned to best practices and schoolwide needs.Oversee and ensure curriculum alignment horizontally within and across subject areas and vertically within K-3 of our grade K-12 progression.Collaborate with teachers to ensure implementation of a rigorous course of studies, ensuring access for all students.Model effective classroom culture and instructional techniques which when appropriately implemented by the classroom teacher will lead to engagement and improved student performance.Ensure high-quality, engaging co-teaching; model effective co-planning, co-instruction, and co-assessments for teachers.Work with teachers to create interdisciplinary and authentic learning opportunities and assessments.Demonstrate a deep understanding of New York State Next Generation standards and requirements in order to ensure instruction prepares students for success against those benchmarks.Provide weekly feedback on lesson plans aligned to the Danielson Rubric and teacher development goals which include highest leverage strategies for student engagement and success.Work with teachers to effectively integrate technology and ensure that teachers have the best possible curriculum materials and training on how to use them.Work with faculty to differentiate curriculum; support faculty in implementing instructional strategies and responding to students’ strengths and needs.Conduct frequent walk-throughs of classrooms to identify school-wide strengths and needs and to ensure fidelity to the curriculum.Collaborate with instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional resources to meet student learning needs.Professional Development & Supervision:Plans and implements staff development programs designed to fulfill the professional growth including researching and evaluating professional development opportunities for instructional team members.Collaborate on the yearlong Professional Development calendar to ensure alignment to initiatives and response to academic needs as they arise.Supervise teachers and Academic Dean on all professional responsibilities including the goal setting and evaluation processes aligned to the Danielson Rubric.Develop a consistent and appropriate observation and feedback cycle including both informal and formal observations to provide teachers and leaders with constructive, actionable feedback aligned to the Danielson Rubric.Lead curriculum planning meetings with individual teachers and teams of teachers.Lead 1:1 planning and coaching meetings with an Academic Dean to support their professional development and coaching abilities.Collaborate with the Elementary School Principal to develop and implement teacher support and strategic improvement plans.Support teachers with obtaining teacher certification as needed.Data & Assessment:Lead quarterly data analyses and ongoing implementation of data-driven instruction in all courses.Conduct bi-weekly teacher data and content meetings with individual teachers and/or departments.Ensure all teachers consistently and accurately collect data on student performance in a range of ways including but not limited to attendance data, daily CFUs, formative, summative, and benchmark assessments.Review course assessments and ensure alignment and backward planning in curriculum maps and lesson plans.Utilize assessment data to ensure analysis of and response to data on grades, benchmark assessments, and other authentic assessments.Collaborate with K-8 Data and Assessment Coordinator to coordinate all assessments, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.Qualifications:A passion for urban education and a commitment to LION’s mission.A minimum of five years of demonstrated success in elementary school teaching, preferably in a high-performing, urban school setting.A commitment to equity and antiracism work by reinforcing a culture that supports an anti-biased, anti-racist and culturally responsive environment.Deep belief in constructivist learning theory and student-centered instruction.Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems of data, resources, and information in a systematic way.Expertise in K-2 content areas is preferred.Understanding of Universal Design for Learning, New York State Standards, culturally responsive teaching, curriculum mapping, and the processes involved in creating vertical and horizontal alignment reflective of learning progressions.Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills.Flexible and able to work in a team environment.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle pressure, maintain timelines, and meet deadlines.Proven writing, communication, and presentation skills.Ability to build trusting relationships and function effectively with school-based staff, students, and their parents.Self-starter with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.An M.A., Ed.M. or Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Teaching or relevant content area.Demonstrated success with in an instructional leadership role preferred.Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, train, and develop educators.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite & Google Classroom.
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