Summary

To assist the principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Charter School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with UPrep Schools policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law. To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development. To serve as principal in the absence of the principal.

Responsibilities

• Systems Management Assists with allocating resources to best support school improvement
• Builds and maintains a safe and orderly school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each student
• Provides coherent support services and accommodations to meet the needs of each student
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities
• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies Instructional Leadership Conducts high quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning
• Assists with the develop staff members’ professional knowledge, skills and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth
• Assists teachers in selecting yearly professional goals for the improvement of instruction
• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices
• Acts ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, stewardship of the schools’ resources and all aspects of leadership
• Places children at the center of education and accepts responsibility for each student’s academic success and well being
• Provides moral direction for the school and promotes ethical and professional behavior among faculty and staff
• Assists in ensuring that UPrep policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school
• Ensures proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues
• Adheres to all negotiated contract provisions

Education and Certification:

• Master's degree or higher, with a focus on educational leadership
• Hold the prestigious Michigan Administrator Certificate to lead with authority and impact

Experience:

• Preferred: 2 years of transformative experience as an assistant principal, leading the way to success
• Desired: 5 years of teaching experience to shape young minds with wisdom and care

Skills:

• Deep understanding of curriculum and cutting-edge instructional strategies to drive excellence
• Master communicator, adept at distilling complex information and inspiring action
• Visionary project manager, turning ideas into reality with strategic finesse
• Empathetic leader, skillful in managing expectations and emotions of both adults and students
• Passionate mentor, dedicated to coaching others to reach new heights in teaching and leadership