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Assistant Principal on Assignment - Elementary

Commonwealth Charter Academy | PA

Posted Date 11/04/2024
Description Job Title: Assistant Principal on Assignment - Elementary

Job Summary:
Working onsite from one of our CCA Family Service Centers, located in Pennsylvania, the Assistant Principal on Assignment will play a crucial role in supporting the school's mission to provide high-quality education in a virtual learning environment. This leadership position requires a dynamic and dedicated educational professional who will work collaboratively with the principal, teachers, staff, and students to ensure the smooth operation of the school, the implementation of policies and procedures, and the delivery of an engaging and effective curriculum across all grade levels, Elementary, Middle School and High School.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership
  • Collaborate with teachers and instructional staff to ensure the development and implementation of effective online learning strategies and curriculum.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and support teacher professional development.
  • Assist in the selection and implementation of educational technology tools and resources to enhance virtual learning experiences.
Student Support and Discipline:
  • Support the maintenance of a positive and inclusive online learning environment.
  • Address student behavior issues, implement discipline policies, and work with students, parents, and teachers to foster a respectful and safe cyber school culture.
  • Implement and oversee interventions and support services for students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges.
  • Participates in and attends meetings and hearings related to compulsory attendance, student safety, and children and youth services requirements
  • Takes ownership in managing attendance, conduct, and health of learners and assumes responsibility for appropriate interventions, including student attendance improvement conferences and truancy hearings
Curriculum and Assessment:
  • Collaborate with curriculum coordinators and teachers to develop, review, and refine the online curriculum.
  • Monitor student progress and performance, analyze assessment data, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure alignment with state and national educational standards.
School Operations:
  • Assist in managing day-to-day school operations, including scheduling, staff assignments, and student enrollment.
  • Implement all Board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other Senior Administrators
  • Participate in the delivery of special education services to ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal laws and school policies and guidelines
  • Serve as Local Education Agency representative at IEP and 504 meetings
  • Participate in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the principal on budget planning and resource allocation.
Professional Development:
  • Provide guidance and support for the professional growth of teachers and staff.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in online education.
Parent and Community Engagement:
  • Foster strong relationships with parents and the school community, facilitating open communication and collaboration.
  • Organize and participate in virtual meetings, workshops, and events to engage parents and community stakeholders.
  • Supports and participates in out-of-classroom student experiences, including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities, and other opportunities

Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.
  • Administrative Principal Certification
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Customer focused approach
  • High degree of flexibility
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player and ability to lead a collaborative culture
  • Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products, learning management systems, student information systems, web-conferencing tools, etc...)
  • Working from a CCA Family Service Center on a full-time and regular basis
  • Frequent travel

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This is not a work from home position. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type
  • Full-time
  • Exempt
  • Salary

Travel
  • Travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience
  • Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.
  • Administrative Principal Certification
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school setting
  • Minimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge virtual learning environment.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative school community.
  • Flexible work schedule.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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