Assistant Principal for Academics

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Assistant Principal for Academics

FLSA Status : Exempt

Full-time / Part-time : Full-time

Contract Terms : 12 months

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Reports to : Principal

Our Mission :

Salpointe Catholic is a college-preparatory high school in the Carmelite tradition of

prayer, community, and service. We offer our diverse student / parent population a holistic

education which fosters faith, encourages the pursuit of excellence, develops servant

leaders, affirms the dignity of individuals, and promotes global social justice.

Position Summary : The Assistant Principal for Academics is appointed by and reports directly to the Principal. This position is responsible for the education, supervision and professional development of faculty. Outstanding Salpointe benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; Flex, life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick / personal leave, and holidays; tuition reduction as well as a generous 401k plan.

The Assistant Principal is :

a visible leader before school, in classrooms, after school and at extracurricular activities

a model for spiritual leadership through action, word and attitude toward all shareholders

a person who demonstrates at all times professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations

a person of high moral character who maintains the confidentiality of all information

The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the following areas :

develops and maintains a collaborative staff culture

ensures a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment throughout the campus

supervises and supports research-based methodologies, implemented through effective data-driven instruction

plans in-service programs for all school personnel and overseas faculty development

ensures fidelity to proper implementation of school-wide assessments and accurate communication of student progress to shareholders

directs and supports data analysis to inform curricular and instructional decisions

actively engages in the school improvement process by complying with policies, standards and protocol of the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

The Assistant Principal, in coordination with the Principal :

supervises and supports Director of Curriculum and Instruction

supervises and oversees the 504 Coordinator

supervises the Librarian

supervises and supports the Department Chairs and Faculty

supervises and supports the Instructional Coaches

plans and directs Department Chair and Faculty meetings

responds to administration and Department Chair concerns regarding individual teachers development needs

schedules weekly classroom observations, documents observations and shares feedback for effective teaching strategies

develops annual professional development calendars for faculty for both professional and faith development

plans and coordinates Parent-Teacher Conferences

ensures that parents are communicated with regarding student learning needs on a regular basis

responds to parental concerns regarding faculty issues

The Assistant Principal collaborates with the :

Director of Curriculum and Instruction to organize and administer all standardized tests

Director of Counseling to support students on Lancer Success Plans

Director of Human Resources to support faculty members in school wide initiatives

Director of Systems Administration to schedule teaching and special duty assignments

The Assistant Principal :

Develops, coordinates and supervises processes for :

participation in the PLC program and other school wide curriculum efforts,

accountability measures including timelines for completion of tasks and projects and adherence to school policies as directed by handbooks and administrative directives

Maintains membership and active participation in appropriate professional organizations

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.

Experience in an educational leadership role, three to five years preferred

Valid Principal certificate

Advanced degree (MA or PhD) in Educational Leadership (or related field) preferred

Experience teaching in secondary education, three to five years preferred

Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills

Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Inspirational, comfortable public speaker

Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary