Commonwealth Charter Academy
Assistant Principal (Any Grade Level)
Commonwealth Charter Academy, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, us, 17124
Position Type:Administration-Assistant Principals/Assistant Principal - High School
Date Posted:8/1/2024
Location:Pennsylvania - Any CCA Family Service Center
Assistant Principal (Any Grade Level)
Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader and assists the school leadership in the planning, coordination, and directing of activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned grade levels/schools. The Assistant Principal works with parents/guardians, learners, support staff, and certificated teachers, counselors, and administrators to facilitate an online-based instructional program and achieve superior outcomes for each learner.Assistant Principals support the teaching staff in fostering evidence-based, inclusive instructional practices through the lens of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and universal design for learning to meet the needs of all students. The Assistant Principal leads teachers as they provide daily instruction and support to learners. Assistant Principals use various technologies and in-person visits to support teaching and learning and family engagement. Assistant Principals consult regularly with learners and families, ensuring that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The Assistant Principal will also coordinate with school services leadership to ensure the delivery of appropriate services for learners that facilitate learning and social and emotional well-being and growth.This individual will operate in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations and school policies and guidelines and ensure that all staff working with learners are being held to that standard. This position reports to a Principal.
Responsibilities:
Leads the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; monitors the implementation of the approved curriculum program considering individual learner needsContributes to the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriateBuilds and promotes positive culture and capacity amongst designated teamsLeads professional learning initiatives for all staff relative to school goals and acts as a model/exemplar by engaging in own professional learning and growthDrives initiatives in line with school improvement objectives and in collaboration with the School Improvement TeamProvides leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.Conducts high quality classroom observations and teacher evaluations pursuant to CCA and PDE-approved guidelinesProactively conducts regular learner outreach, including digital communication and home visitsParticipates in and attends meetings and hearings related to compulsory attendance, student safety, and children and youth services requirementsSupports and participates in out-of-classroom student experiences, including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities, and other opportunitiesResponsible for the collaborative compliance of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirementsPlans for and responds to emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.Demonstrates a visible commitment to ongoing growth in self and others and participating in district and site professional growth programs.Communicates with students with mutual respect while implementing CCA's positive and effective discipline policyImplement with fidelity all federal, state, and school legal requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those specific to special education learners, EL learners, and learners with disabilitiesTakes ownership in managing attendance, conduct, and health of learners and assumes responsibility for appropriate interventions, including student attendance improvement conferences and truancy hearingsResolve learner problems escalated by caretakers and teachersParticipate in the delivery of special education services to ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal laws and school policies and guidelinesServe as Local Education Agency representative at IEP and 504 meetingsAssist with the implementation and coordination of state testing to ensure maximum participation and learner successEngage in learner recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions, and the mediaParticipate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new teachers and/or staffImplement all Board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other Senior AdministratorsAll other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.Administrative Principal CertificationMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school settingExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenCustomer focused approachHigh degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environmentTeam player and ability to lead a collaborative cultureTechnologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products, learning management systems, student information systems, web-conferencing tools, etc...)Working from a CCA Family Service Center on a full-time and regular basisFrequent travelWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This is not a work from home position. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.
Position Type
Full-timeExemptSalary
Travel
Travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.Administrative Principal CertificationMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school settingMinimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid PA Driver's LicenseAppropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Date Posted:8/1/2024
Location:Pennsylvania - Any CCA Family Service Center
Assistant Principal (Any Grade Level)
Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader and assists the school leadership in the planning, coordination, and directing of activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned grade levels/schools. The Assistant Principal works with parents/guardians, learners, support staff, and certificated teachers, counselors, and administrators to facilitate an online-based instructional program and achieve superior outcomes for each learner.Assistant Principals support the teaching staff in fostering evidence-based, inclusive instructional practices through the lens of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and universal design for learning to meet the needs of all students. The Assistant Principal leads teachers as they provide daily instruction and support to learners. Assistant Principals use various technologies and in-person visits to support teaching and learning and family engagement. Assistant Principals consult regularly with learners and families, ensuring that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The Assistant Principal will also coordinate with school services leadership to ensure the delivery of appropriate services for learners that facilitate learning and social and emotional well-being and growth.This individual will operate in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations and school policies and guidelines and ensure that all staff working with learners are being held to that standard. This position reports to a Principal.
Responsibilities:
Leads the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; monitors the implementation of the approved curriculum program considering individual learner needsContributes to the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriateBuilds and promotes positive culture and capacity amongst designated teamsLeads professional learning initiatives for all staff relative to school goals and acts as a model/exemplar by engaging in own professional learning and growthDrives initiatives in line with school improvement objectives and in collaboration with the School Improvement TeamProvides leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.Conducts high quality classroom observations and teacher evaluations pursuant to CCA and PDE-approved guidelinesProactively conducts regular learner outreach, including digital communication and home visitsParticipates in and attends meetings and hearings related to compulsory attendance, student safety, and children and youth services requirementsSupports and participates in out-of-classroom student experiences, including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities, and other opportunitiesResponsible for the collaborative compliance of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirementsPlans for and responds to emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.Demonstrates a visible commitment to ongoing growth in self and others and participating in district and site professional growth programs.Communicates with students with mutual respect while implementing CCA's positive and effective discipline policyImplement with fidelity all federal, state, and school legal requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those specific to special education learners, EL learners, and learners with disabilitiesTakes ownership in managing attendance, conduct, and health of learners and assumes responsibility for appropriate interventions, including student attendance improvement conferences and truancy hearingsResolve learner problems escalated by caretakers and teachersParticipate in the delivery of special education services to ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal laws and school policies and guidelinesServe as Local Education Agency representative at IEP and 504 meetingsAssist with the implementation and coordination of state testing to ensure maximum participation and learner successEngage in learner recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions, and the mediaParticipate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new teachers and/or staffImplement all Board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other Senior AdministratorsAll other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.Administrative Principal CertificationMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school settingExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenCustomer focused approachHigh degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environmentTeam player and ability to lead a collaborative cultureTechnologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products, learning management systems, student information systems, web-conferencing tools, etc...)Working from a CCA Family Service Center on a full-time and regular basisFrequent travelWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This is not a work from home position. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.
Position Type
Full-timeExemptSalary
Travel
Travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.Administrative Principal CertificationMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
Preferred Education and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school settingMinimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid PA Driver's LicenseAppropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.