Associate Principals K-2, 3-5 and 6-8

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.

ABOUT US:

GEO Academies at Baker is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-6. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal

This is a full time 12-month position

GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS: K-2, 3-5 AND 6-8

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Associate Principal is expected to perform the following duties:

• Work with office administration to monitor and maintain student and staff attendance
• Support dean of students and teachers with discipline issues
• Support the school’s vision and goals for student achievement
• Articulate and foster the school’s desired culture
• Participate in writing and updating the Student Handbook
• Assist the principal with staff supervision and evaluation
• Act with integrity and fairness when relating to students and staff
• Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others
• Participate in parent meetings regarding students
• Inform the principal or lead principal of any problems, concerns or suggestions that have an impact on the operation of the school
• Assist the principal in developing the student master schedule
• Help to manage fiscal and physical school resources efficiently and effectively
• Assist the principal with teacher and academic support staff recruitment
• Promote parent and community involvement within the school as part of a comprehensive public relations program
• Assist in overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of the facilities and report concerns to the building principal and operations manager.
• Stay informed of current trends and legal requirements governing Louisiana schools
• Participate fully in the implementation of TAP: training, leadership/cluster meetings and consistent evaluations
• Work harmoniously as a team supporting other grade level associate principals
• Complete assigned tasks and requests in a timely manor
• Assume additional duties if needed in the event of the principal’s absence
• Grade Level 6-8 associate principal will serve as the activities/athletic director
• Participate in coordinated routine monitoring of lesson plans and assessments
• Monitor duty assignments in assigned areas
• Oversee the orderly arrival and dismissal of students
• Coordinate and/or host school events and meetings
• Work on short term and long-term projects
• Attend all building staff meetings
• Assist principal with student and parent written communications
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for parent, community, staff and volunteers
• Support school programs and activities such as musical programs, recognition ceremonies, holiday celebrations, school sports events etc…
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the principal or lead principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher required
• Grade Level Louisiana Associate Principal License preferred
• Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Academy at Baker