What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Assistant Principal position at Innovation Academy Charter School?
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 schools 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)
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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
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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
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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
