High School Assistant Principal

Through their work with student culture and family communication, the Assistant Principal ensures that the school culture is in support of an academic program with high expectations for all students. The Assistant Principal reports to the Principal to ensure the day-to-day operation of the school is a reflection of the school’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Staff Support

Provide input for staff meetings and memos (ex: school operations, events, trainings related to school culture

Assist in the orientation of new staff members (in particular, in matters of student culture/discipline)

Observes students that are struggling behaviorally and offers feedback/coaching to teachers.

Educational Program

Ensure that the school culture supports academic program goals

In collaboration with the principal, manage the academic probation process

Manage retention/summer school process

Manage family communication and structure for summer school program

Support MTSS process for those who have been referred

Support caseload of 504s

Solicit input from staff to place students thoughtfully in advisory and class cohorts

Assist with building the master schedule & student schedule requests

Student Life

Lead Advisory Program

Manage any student conduct referrals

Implement restorative practices when managing conflict involving students

Meets and greets students and families on a daily basis

In collaboration with the Principal, ensure adherence to the student and family handbook and make updates as necessary

Assist with managing and leading community meetings

Assist students and IACA in planning and organizing social events

Work in conjunction with the Principal to supervise school activities such as dances, concerts, plays, and other special events

Develop and distribute student surveys related to student culture and compile and disseminate results

Family and Community Interaction

Act in a supportive role with the Principal in work with parents, teachers, and the community to promote partnerships with families

Ensure communication to families regarding behavior, academic, and attendance concerns

Monitor attendance patterns and communicate with families whose students are chronically absent