School Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : School Administrator

REPORTS TO : CEO, Sanga Educational Partners

EMPLOYED BY : Sanga Educational Partners

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the CEO, the school administrator provides leadership for the instructional program and coordinates the implementation, review, and revision of the curriculum at the building level. Manages the operation and all functions of the school building. Supervises school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs and issues, family programs and issues, and building operat

ions. Leads the site improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Masters degree in education or related academic field
• A minimum of (3) years experience working in schools
• A minimum of (5) years administrative experience in K-8 education
• The individual meets the requirements of MCL 380.1246(3) or has a work plan in place to receive administration certification
• Bilingual / ESL endorsement preferred
• Evidence of increasing student academic achievement
• Demonstrated competence of bilingual education preferred
• Demonstrated management / leadership skills
• Fluency in Spanish, highly desirable
• Submit to a criminal background check and be found without record.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitor Instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to the schools mission, vision, core values, and program outcomes. Use findings to take corrective action
• Completes and maintains authorizer, MDE, ISD, and school-level compliance-related reports and submits in a timely and accurate manner
• Represents the school at Board Meetings, authorizer, ISD, MDE, and community meetings
• Supervises and evaluates certified staff, ensuring the proper elements of instruction are implemented; coordinates the teacher supervision and evaluation process with the assistant principal
• Evaluates the assistant principal and other school leadership
• Supervises instructional support staff and custodial staff (in conjunction with administrative manager) in the performance of their duties
• Manages staff and program improvement processes, as well as the Instructional staff professional development
• Manages, analyzes and interprets data, including assessment results, for school improvement purposes
• Leads the school leadership team through at least two strategic planning sessions in an academic year
• Develop and set annual performance goals for the three areas : Academic, Instruction and School Culture
• Works with Dean of Culture to develop a conscious, progressive discipline system that promotes positive student behavior
• Maintain a small coaching caseload of teachers and assign coaching relationships to other members of the school leadership team.
• Interviews, selects, and orients new staff. Assign personnel to grade-level / work assignment
• Make recommendations to Sanga on termination, suspension, or nonrenewal of employees assigned to campus
• Work in collaboration with Sanga and the School Leadership team to plan professional development activities
• Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public
• Provide oversight and coordination of special education and technology
• Oversee staff purchase requests for school-based approval
• Manages all building security and staff procedures, including evacuation and emergency plans. Implements schools yearly drill schedule
• Interprets Sanga policies related to staff and students
• Manages field trips, out-of-state trips, and related transportation requests.
• Support the development of school budget based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits
• Maintains communication and relations with parents in a culturally appropriate manner, ensuring families are kept involved with and held accountable for their childrens academic and behavioral performance.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process