Primary Grades Band Assistant Principal - Operations and Compliance

Job Title:Primary Grades Band Assistant Principal Operations & ComplianceFLSA Status:ExemptDepartment:

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Salary Range starts at:Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Elementary Grades Band

CIA EGB

Primary Grades Band Principal

PGB

1 Day/Wk In-Office and 4 Days/Wk Primarily Remote

8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday

$__,___.00/year

SUMMARY: The Administrator's chief responsibilities are to assist with overall school management. The administrator works closely with the assistant principal to ensure the overall operations of the school are a success. The Primary Grades Band Administrator of Operations & Compliance directs and coordinates educational and administrative activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Demonstrate knowledge of K-2 content standards.
• Ensures conformance of educational programs to state and local school board standards through evaluation, development. and coordination activities.
• As needed, conducts research and aids in the implementation of curriculum resources that meet state standards for Math, ELA, SCI, and SS.
• Helps articulate the school's mission and vision with the aim of ensuring all stakeholders have a common understanding and are positioned to work cooperatively in order to achieve desired results.
• Utilizes/relies heavily upon communication technologies and practices that most effectively support a predominantly virtual / remote work environment.
• Ensures that the school is meeting the needs of students and varying stakeholders while complying with local, state, and federal laws regarding special education and other categorical programs.
• Assists grade level principal/director in daily duties required to keep the department functioning and compliant.
• Under the leadership of the assistant principal, assists with parent and student concerns and issues relative to school operations, student attendance, and student discipline.
• Communicates with stakeholders regarding student attendance and discipline.
• Attends and serves as the point of contact for ARB meetings and processes.
• Assists with the establishment a school-wide discipline system.
• Establishes behavioral rewards system.
• Establishes behavioral consequences system.
• Ensures the discipline is implemented with fidelity and expectations are clear among stakeholders.
• Assists with the allocation of supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed.
• Assists in the coordinating and implementing of school meetings.
• Conducts teacher informal walkthroughs and observations in an effort to improve student achievement.
• Provides timely feedback to teachers to improve instructional practices.
• Assists in the review and interview process of potential candidates.
• Attends all required training by the Georgia Department of Education and GCA
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal and/or Principal.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Director, K-12 Curriculum & Instruction Assistant Director, and/or Superintendent.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities of administrator in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Directly supervises staff/teachers which oversee 3000 students. This is subject to change as the school changes. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Statistics & Analysis, or related field of study AND
• Three (3) years' leadership experience AND
• Three (3) years' virtual teaching experience, earning a "Meets" or "Exceeds" expectations in all categories at each year-end review OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Certificates And Licenses

• desired Advanced Degree in Education, Statistics and Analysis, or related field of study
• GA PSC Educational Certificate for Elementary Grades in Math, ELA, SCI and/or SS (K-5 or 4-8)
• Leadership Endorsement, Certificate, or Degree
• TKES/LKES credentialed
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required
  
  

Other Required Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of school improvement process.
• Must have experience working with large data sets including display.
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and psycho-educational reports.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 Education as they relate to applicable duties.
• Familiarity with online learning environment.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, OneNote, and G-Suite.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Performance Standards and GADOE Implementation Manual.
• Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework.
• Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI.
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines.
• Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-5 workday when working from home.
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet.
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time as required.
• Attend all required school outings and staff meetings (Leadership, DDI, Staff, Department, PLC, etc.)
• Attend all required Professional Development sessions, trainings, and conferences.
• Participate in Milestones assessment training and administration.
• Partners with school and district personnel to assist in staffing, training, and hiring activities.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Education, Leadership, or related field of study
• Advanced Excel knowledge and skills.
• Gifted Endorsement, ESOL Certification, and/or Special Education Certification a plus.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a virtual educational environment collecting and interpreting data.
• K-12 educational experience in the form of Teaching, Academic Intervention, or related instructional areas.
• Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy.
• Previous experience as an online educator
• Proficient with web-based tools
• Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments
• Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)
• Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)
• Working knowledge of Jigsaw Interactive (live classroom tool)
• Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool
• Bi-lingual
  
  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, 5 days/week, 1 Day/Wk In-Office and 4 Days/Wk Primarily Remote.
• This position that may require traveling up to 25% of the time. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• During critical periods, additional in-office days may be required.
• In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Light lifting required.
  
  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.