Principal or Vice Principal Assistant School Leader
Job Description
Oracle Charter School seeks to fill the position of Assistant School Leader . The Assistant School Leader will have a critical role in overseeing the school’s academic program by providing feedback for teachers, planning professional development for teachers and aligning practice with the curriculum.
Essential Responsibilities :
Implement the academic goals outlined in the school’s 5 year strategic plan .
Conduct consistent formal and informal observations of teachers and provide teachers with feedback for effective instruction.
Review unit plans, syllabi and other instructional materials.
Ensure that the curriculum is aligned with state standards .
Lead, plan and execute professional development .
Collaborate with members of the instructional leadership team to ensure that the school is on track to meet its accountability plan and student achievement goals .
Collaborate with school counselors to ensure that students are engaging in adequate early college high school experiences .
Design instructional day to day schedules which maximize the learning needs of students .
Characteristics and Qualifications :
A commitment to Oracle Charter School and its values; an understanding of Oracle’s mission and unwavering commitment to fulfill it .
A high level of personal integrity and professionalism
An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement for all students.
Openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of students and faculty.
Experience with instructional design and leadership.
Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities .
Professional Credentials :
Candidates must have at least a masters degree in education .
Demonstrated successful teaching experience is preferred, ideally in an urban setting ; other school based experience acceptable ( e.g.,guidance counselor , teacher training , etc.)
The ideal candidate will have several years of experience as a principal or assistant principal or as a leader of a significant educational enterprise or non – profit .
Required education : Masters
Required experience : Principal, Assistant Pricipal or school leadership ( 3 years )
Required license or certification : Valid NYS School Building Leader ( SBC) or School District Leader certification . Teaching credential, NYS preferred .
