Middle School Assistant Principal

Position Title: Middle School Assistant Principal 

About KCIA:

Kansas City International Academy (KCIA) is a kindergarten through 8th grade charter school located in the Kansas City Missouri School District. KCIA's focus is creating a world class school with an international focus. Many of KCIA's students are members of families who have immigrated to Kansas City from more than 25 different countries. Approximately 60% of our students are English Language Learners, who speak over 15 different languages.  100% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. We embrace the diversity of our student body and we are honored to make a difference in the lives of our vibrant international community of students every day. 

KCIA has an extensive, rigorous, and robust K-8 English Language Program. We have highly trained and experienced English language development teachers/specialists equipped to support our students’ language needs. Translators support newcomer students who need enriched language instruction.

All of us at KCIA are excited about the continual academic success of our students. KCIA is a very special place for our students and staff as we continue to become one of the state's exemplary charter schools. KCIA is a special place that offers a community of love and care to our students, and an adult culture of substantial, personalized instructional support.

About the Position:

The role of the middle school assistant principal is to lead and support teachers and other school staff to create the best possible learning environment for students. This includes using student achievement data and knowledge of educational best practices to strengthen instruction and school culture, giving all students the support they need to succeed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and give regular feedback to general education and special education teachers, counselors, behavior interventionist, and elective teachers
• Partner with the principal to evaluate staff 
• Plan and lead weekly instructional team meetings 
• Participate in child support team meetings, student success team meetings, and IEP meetings 
• Collaborate with the principal to plan and lead middle school leadership team meetings 
• Collaborate with the principal to track student data and plan and facilitate data team meetings 
• Share with the principal responsibility for administering the school’s discipline and attendance policies through accepted building procedures
• Collaborate with the principal to establish and monitor standards, procedures and routines for students, staff and school safety

Qualifications:

• Missouri administrative license/certificate required
• Excellent communication skills
• A proven track record of instructional leadership, including a deep understanding of learning standards and best practices for curriculum and instruction 
• Experience leading data teams and conducting independent analysis of student achievement data and student work, with the ability to identify key trends and next steps for instruction
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience preferred
• Successful administrative/leadership experience preferred 
• Experience supporting multilingual learners preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

All KCIA employees are provided with a robust and competitive salary, compensation, and benefits package. 

Our Commitment to Creating a Workplace Where ALL Belong:  

At KCIA, creating a workplace environment where ALL feel welcomed, respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive is integral to our mission. We believe that our school should reflect the community we serve, and that ALL voices should be elevated and purposefully integrated into our work. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and empowering environment for ALL employees while extending this culture of courage into our work as educators.

It is the policy of KC International Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by federal and state law.