JOB TITLE: Interim Assistant Principal
DEPARTMENT: SER YouthBuild Learning Academy (SER Metro Charter School)
DIVISION: Youth Services
LOCATION: Samaritan Center - 5555 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48213 (East)
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salaried
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Temporary
APPROVED DATE: 7/11/2024
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal will be responsible for ensuring that SER Learning Academy establish and maintain a positive culture of behavior and learning by supporting teachers with academic interventions, behavior management and student discipline. The Assistant Principal will be responsible for managing their assigned site, teaching teams, school counselor on a daily basis. The Assistant Principal will work with the Principal to establish a professional rapport with students, staff, and families and will meet with parents regularly regarding student academic, discipline and behavior issues. They will maintain a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to excel academically, take responsibility for their behavior, remain engaged in daily classes and develop high moral standards.
About SER YOUTHBUILD Learning Academy: SYLA is a charter high school for youth ages 14-21. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher with enabling students to learn a trade while in school, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become successful citizens in a global society. At SYLA you will be part of a team that believes in this mission and makes real impact in young people’s lives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide counseling, consultation, coordination, and student appraisal to meet the academic needs of students related to graduation plans, college entrance, scholarships, and employment or post-secondary planning
- Communicate daily with students, parents, and teachers regarding attendance and discipline matters; ensure that students are contacted daily by the Administrative Assistant to improve attendance and engagement outcomes.
- Supervise, mentor and support the teaching team and school counselor at the assigned site. This includes annual evaluations, blended learning support and regular staff management.
- Monitor daily student attendance and administer SYLA attendance policies; Monitor the accurate compilation of daily attendance reports and records. Research, develop and implement programs to improve student attendance and discipline.
- Work cooperatively with the Principal and staff. Provide direction for administrative assistants and tutors in fulfillment of department goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and plan student activities as needed. Initiate and support programs that facilitate an appropriate climate for learning and promotion of virtue.
- Identify, plan, and implement strategies to address barriers to learning including behavior issues and social adjustment.
- Hold monthly school assemblies
- Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, development of differentiated lessons and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of students
- Coordinates and oversees all local, state and federal assessments
- Facilitates monthly PLC’s (Professional Learning Communities) with instructional staff
- Oversee MTTS system at each campus.
- Assist the Principal in the preparation of county, state, and federal reports related to attendance and discipline.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees day-to-day school operations under the direction of the Principal. Supervises the teachers, school counselor and administrative assistant.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Education with a Michigan Teaching Certification.
- Educational Administration Certificate.
- 5 years minimal experience in an urban learning environment working with high-risk youth.
- Experience in staff oversight and management
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish (written/verbal) preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and online sourcing tools with functional knowledge of internet use for search platforms.
- Ability to interact with students, parents and staff in a positive and productive manner.
- Strong cultural competence to effectively educate and manage students from varying backgrounds and socio-economic levels. Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments.
- Experience in implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions (such as the Response to Intervention model) and supports, in- school suspension and/or Restorative Justice Practices.
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed practices and behavior management strategies is a plus.
- Passion for youth and education with a strong belief in the SER Learning Academy vision and mission.
- Exceptional instructional and classroom management expertise and ability to articulate effectively.
- Extraordinary interpersonal skills and desire to work as a team player with teachers and staff; Ability to support the professional growth of others.
- Experience using data and data systems to make instructional decisions and ability to coach others in the use of data to ensure instructional delivery meets the needs of all learners.
- Ability to collaborate and create relationships with parents and community members.
- Understanding of the need for and willingness to go above and beyond to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. - This job operates in a normal school environment with a noise level, which is at times, moderately loud with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a person so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.