Associate Principal - Grades 6-8
ABOUT US:
GEO Prep Mid-City, Inc. is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!
REPORTS TO/TERM:
Principal and Lead Principal
This is a full time 12-month position
BUILDING AND GRADE LEVEL ASSIGNMENT:
GEO PREP MID - CITY
GRADE LEVEL 6-8
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher
Appropriate Grade Level Louisiana Principal License
TAP Certified
Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Prep Mid-City
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
The Associate Principal is expected to perform the following duties:
Work with office administration to monitor and maintain student and staff attendance
Support dean of students and teachers with discipline issues
Support the school’s vision and goals for student achievement
Articulate and foster the school’s desired culture
Participate in writing and updating the Student Handbook
Assist the principal with staff supervision and evaluation
Act with integrity and fairness when relating to students and staff
Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others
Participate in parent meetings regarding students
Inform the principal or lead principal of any problems, concerns or suggestions that have an impact on the operation of the school
Assist the principal in developing the student master schedule
Help to manage fiscal and physical school resources efficiently and effectively
Assist the principal with teacher and academic support staff recruitment
Promote parent and community involvement within the school as part of a comprehensive public relations program
Assist in overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of the facilities and report concerns to the building principal and operations manager.
Stay informed of current trends and legal requirements governing Louisiana schools
Participate fully in the implementation of TAP: training, leadership/cluster meetings and consistent evaluations
Work harmoniously as a team supporting other grade level associate principals
Complete assigned tasks and requests in a timely manor
Assume additional duties if needed in the event of the principal’s absence
Grade Level 6-8 associate principal will serve as the activities/athletic director
Participate in coordinated routine monitoring of lesson plans and assessments
Monitor duty assignments in assigned areas
Oversee the orderly arrival and dismissal of students
Coordinate and/or host school events and meetings
Work on short term and long-term projects
Attend all building staff meetings
Assist principal with student and parent written communications
Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for parent, community, staff and volunteers
Support school programs and activities such as musical programs, recognition ceremonies, holiday celebrations, school sports events etc…
Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the principal or lead principal