Administrator-in-Training, Harris County

OPENS: 01/29/2025 CLOSES: Until Filled JOB TITLE: Administrator-in-Training REPORTS TO: CEO DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Administration WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt/Full Time PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the Campus Director in providing leadership in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus level operation. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Assist the Campus Director substantially and effectively in the task of providing supervision, direction, and leadership for the overall administration of student discipline activities. Assists the Director of Bilingual/English Second Language (ES) with preparing, communicating, reporting, and implementing documented LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) decisions for students identified as limited English proficient (LEP) in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies. Coordinates with campus leadership team and Director of Bilingual/ESL, in conjunction with the campus LPACs, in evaluating and testing students with limited English proficiency. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: o Bachelor’s degree or higher o Valid administrative certification or willingness to acquire Special Knowledge/Skills: o Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction o Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior o Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills o Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations in the school environment o Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills o Thorough understanding of school operations o Ability to coordinate campus support operations o Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents and faculty o Demonstrates poise, tact and diplomacy o Ability to meet established deadlines o Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the school, supports the school’s core values o Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities o Capable of coaching and managing the performance of others o Ability to be proactive and take initiative and think creatively o Experience and knowledge in disciplinary interventions and procedures for students with disabilities as well as non-disabled students o Establishes excellent communications and interpersonal skills between students, faculty, staff, and parents by being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. o Demonstrates the ability to lead people and get results through others MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Supervisory Responsibilities 1. When assigned, share supervisory responsibility with Campus Director for instructional staff. Instructional Leadership/Management 1. Assist in the establishment of goals and objectives of the school. 2. Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs. 3. Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. 4. Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process. 5. Provide leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs. 6. Provide leadership in teaching techniques, innovation and class organization. 7. Represent the building administrative team on school district committees as assigned. 8. Coordinate student teachers and other university observers within building as assigned. 9. Manage specific academic departments as assigned. 10. Assist in teacher evaluations. 11. Provide leadership and planning in implementing and evaluating instructional programs. 12. Assist in determination of staff needs. 13. Help coordinate teacher mentorship program. 14. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules. 15. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations. 16. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities. 17. Comply with federal, state, local laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. 18. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Bob Hope School and follow directives from superiors. Bilingual/ESL 1) Assists the Director of Bilingual/ESL with preparing, communicating, reporting and implementing documented LPAC decisions for students identified as limited English proficient (LEP) in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations and policies. 2) Coordinates with campus leadership team and Director of Bilingual/ESL, in conjunction with the campus LPACs, in evaluating and testing students with limited English proficiency. 3) Collaborate with charter school staff, parents, and outside personnel to provide educational opportunities for Bilingual ESL students. 4) Assists with LPAC coordination and documentation. 5) Collaborates with campus registrars on identification and student record procedures. 6) Assists in an advisory capacity to coordinators, directors, administrators, teachers, and staff in his/her subject areas or areas. 7) Works with the campus administrators, teachers, coordinators, campus directors, assistant principals, and bilingual ESL teachers in the development of all programs serving bilingual and ESL students. 8) Assists with directing the district’s secondary and elementary reading/language arts curriculum to ensure quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment for Bob Hope School students. Student Management/Discipline 1. Assist Campus Director as needed regarding student discipline. School/Organizational Improvement 1. Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members. 2. Help Campus Director develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. 3. Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine program/service effectiveness. Staff Management 1. Assist Campus Director in observing employee performance and record observations 2. Assist in the process of interviewing, evaluating, selecting and orienting new staff members. 3. Assist in the determination of staff needs. 4. Assist in working with individual staff needs. Professional Growth and Development 1. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. 2. Participate in professional organizations whose purpose is to improve administrative skills. 3. Participate in district-wide committees. 4. Participate in decision making, planning and evaluation at the district level. School/Community Relations 1. Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission. 2. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 3. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 4. Assist in working with civil authorities. 5. Serve as a liaison between the school and the community. 6. Assist in the development and presentation of parent information as assigned by the Campus Director. School/Organizational Climate 1. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning. 2. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. 3. Communicate effectively with students and staff. Other 1. Perform other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Equipment Used: Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and other specialized equipment as needed. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, minor lifting. 2. Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. 3. May have exposure to biological hazards. 4. Occasional moderate lifting. 5. Occasional extended hours and/or weekends. ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education. Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus. Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas. The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.