Middle School Assistant Principal
Peak to Peak Charter School
K-12 Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborates with principals to develop, implement and monitor the K-12 Unified Improvement Plan, strategic plan and KPI goals, including writing required reports
Collaborates with administrators at both the elementary and high school levels in support of coherent and cohesive curriculum development and instruction across the K-12 landscape
Works to ensure effective curricular articulation from elementary to middle school, and from middle school to high school, alongside the 6-12 Curriculum Leadership and Committee Teams
Assists with K-12 crisis management and ensures that safety protocols are followed
Undertakes training on K-12 safety operations and NIMS federal training
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Total Instructional Leadership Team (TILT), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Service Council and other committees as assigned
Conducts Safe Schools and Safe 2 Tell checks and communications as required
Assists principals and the Director of Professional Development with staff professional development to facilitate collaboration and cohesion across school levels
Ensures staff alignment with all P2P policies and applicable BVSD and state requirements, and reports to the board, district and state as appropriate
6-8 Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
Facilitates level staff meetings as directed by the Middle School Principal
Serves as a member of Middle School Leadership Team and other committees as assigned by the Middle School Principal
Conducts informal and formal staff observations, formal staff evaluations, and provides feedback as assigned by the Middle School Principal
Models and supports effective classroom management strategies for all instructional staff
Commits to visibility in classrooms and hallways, and shares administrative supervision responsibilities with the Middle School Principal for before and after school events throughout the year
Aids in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Unified Improvement Plan, Strategic Plan and KPI goals including writing required reports
Assists with open enrollment and attends school open enrollment events
School Climate & Culture
Assists with data collection and analysis for the 6-12 internal climate survey and required middle school district surveys, as directed by the Middle School Principal in order to improve the climate and culture of the middle school
Oversees the House system, iROAR and restorative justice programs; coordinates character breakfasts and assemblies, and coordinates and facilitates restorative meetings
In cooperation with the grade-level leaders and student council, assists with the facilitation of all school-wide assemblies and initiatives throughout the school day
Works with the principals, Activities and Athletic Director, counselors, and community to encourage participation from all stakeholders in 6-8 programs, clubs and activities
Participates in MTSS, SST and GLT meetings, and serves as the administrator in 504 and IEP meetings as assigned by the Middle School Principal
Collaborates with Student Council and the House Prefects to support middle school initiatives
Interacts with directors and level principals to ensure consistency and harmony between school levels, and school community members to build supportive relationships
Fosters communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, parents/guardians and students
Program Oversight
Guides students, parents/guardians and staff in the facilitation of middle school behavioral ideologies, restorative justice practices, Peak to Peak behavior and conduct standards, and other 6-12 behavioral guidelines
Administers timely 6-8 student restorative justice practices, disciplinary action and parent/guardian notification as necessary, and works with the elementary and high school principals with any student discipline as needed
In cooperation with the counselors and grade-level leaders, helps develop and implement the character education, positive behavior support model, and bullying prevention programs in the 6-8 setting
In cooperation with the principal, grade-level leaders and student leadership group sponsors, develops and implements school-wide programming during weekly Flex time
Monitors 6-8 student attendance and oversees timely parent/guardian notification and meetings as needed
Collects, tracks and maintains confidential records regarding student behavior, including personal discipline files
Ensures that Peak to Peak meets all BVSD, state and federal guidelines and regulations for school-wide discipline
Implements, tracks, and oversees the supervision duties of middle school teachers during middle school lunch and works with the principal to ensure all staff duties are being performed
Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
Writes community letters, contributes to weekly bulletins, and composes other required reports as assigned by the Middle School Principal
Provides supervision before school, after school, and during middle school lunches on a daily basis
Educates parents/guardians regarding school expectations, and maintains and updates the middle school section of the K-12 student handbook on a yearly basis and in collaboration with the K-12 principal team
Builds rapport with students by helping them to develop socio-emotional fluency and appropriate self-advocacy
Supports the professional development program and provides proactive supports and lessons, including participating in professional development
Actively supports the school’s mission and vision, character and equii in ity efforts
Promotes a collegial and collaborative environment by sharing resources and contributing to the school community
Seeks feedback on leadership and administrative strategies
Seeks balance in workload and establishes appropriate boundaries
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Middle School Assistant Principal assists with staff supervision and evaluations as assigned by the Middle School Principal.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Middle School Assistant Principal reports directly to the Middle School Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Principal license and previous administrative experience preferred, with a commitment to work toward principal licensure over a period of three years if not already held.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Teaching and instructional coaching experience required; middle school experience preferred
School-wide programming and/or counseling experience preferred
Knowledge of equitable practices and a commitment to creating a culturally responsive and inclusive school environment
Knowledge of and commitment to character development, bullying prevention and restorative justice practices
Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship- and community-building, communication, conflict resolution, organization, decision making, innovation, problem solving and time management
Highly developed written and oral communication skills are required
Proficient with a variety of computer programs including Google Suite & other technology to support learning
CPR and First Aid certification
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Resourceful in generating creative solutions to problems
Ability to apply superb judgment in a timely manner
The full job description is listed on our website: https://www.peaktopeak.org/careers/current-openings