Assistant Principal Middle School Curriculum and Instruction

Administrative - Assistant Principal - Middle/Junior High School

Job Number 2300258712

Start Date

Open Date 02/10/2023

Closing Date

POSITION

Assistant Principal of Middle School Curriculum and Instruction

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to: Network Principal

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 a year

● $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)

● Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is

seeking an Assistant Principal of Middle School Curriculum and Instruction. The Assistant

Principal of Middle School Curriculum and Instruction supervises and evaluates teachers,

intervention specialists, instructional coaches, special education support providers, academic

performance, data meetings, data analysis, curriculum and instruction, coaching, counselors,

credentials, graduation rate, academic achievement, academic grant, assistant office manager,

and/or other clerical/support staff.

Essential Functions

● Manage, lead, and direct the functions and activities of a secondary school.

● Demonstrate an effective instructional, organizational, and administrative mode.

● Communicate in oral and written form.

● Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability

control.

● Establish and maintain effective organizational, public, and community relationships.

Specific Duties

● Plan, develop, and provide leadership to middle school instructional programs towards

21st-century student outcomes for graduates to succeed in college and career.

● Lead in collaboration with the Leadership Team and organization's Leadership Team,

including curriculum, instruction, and assessment in all core subjects and other broad

courses of study.

● Provide timely, meaningful, growth-oriented, just-in-time feedback for pedagogy in all

content/discipline areas.

● Design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate professional development for faculty and

staff.

● Regularly collect, analyze, and share data to drive student achievement and inform

school programs, including master scheduling, cross-curricular articulation, student

access to a broad course of study, socio-emotional counseling, etc.

● Create a master schedule that provides access to rigorous, and broad courses of study

towards acceleration, intervention, and English Language Development.

● Create, implement, and measure the alignment and effectiveness of the school plan, EL

Master Plan.

● Oversee school's specialized programs such as English Language Development, Special

Education, and others.

● Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain evaluations for certificated faculty and

classified support to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.

● Assume responsibility for school culture, discipline, safety, supervision, and campus

security.

● Lead and work closely with staff, faculty, parents, and school committee to assess

educational and program needs, and develop short-term and long-range plans for

creating a 21st-century learning environment.

● Establish a program of community relations to support and communicate the

educational goals to parents, committees, community organizations, and the public.

● Supervise the coordination and ongoing implementation of academic and behavioral

Interventions for students.

● Lead student and family engagement through the individual, group, and parent

meetings, focus groups, etc.

● Coordinate, complete, review, and submit any plans, data, and paperwork for the

academy's required plans.

● Plan, develop, and implement budget planning and expenditure control procedures.

● Assist personnel in resolving rights disputes, which may include the conduct of formal

hearings proceedings.

● Plan, develop, and provide, as required, management reports pertaining to the

educational climate and the functions and activities of the school facility.

● Maintain commitment to ongoing growth in self and others.

● Serve as a leader in human relations to maintain high morale of the school, staff, and

community.

● Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

● Curriculum and effective teaching practices

● Evaluation and assessment practices

● Second Language Acquisition

● Dual Language Immersion programs

● Response to Intervention models

● Modern office methods, equipment, and procedures

● Network operations, policies, rules, and regulations

● Federal and state categorical programs and related fiscal policies

● Adult learning theory

● Federal and state accountability systems

Ability to:

● Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, vendors,

and community members.

● Read, interpret, and apply complex rules and regulations regarding federal and state

programs, funding, and assessment information.

● Communicate effectively with staff, parents, principals, school sites, community

members, and government agencies in both oral and written form.

● Train, supervise, and support employees.

● Plan and present professional development.

● Analyze issues and create action plans, including problem-solving with data, requires an

analysis based on organizational objectives.

Experience:

● Five (5) years of successful teaching experience

● Site-level administrative experience preferred

Required Certifications, Education, and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

● MS/MA from an accredited institution

● 6-12 Administrative Certification or ability and willingness to obtain this

certification

● Degree or relevant experience in working directly with high-school-aged

students as a teacher, mentor, or in another capacity

● Must have and maintain high expectations for self and all students and team

members

● Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working

relationships with others

● Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

● Ability to follow written and verbal directions using correct grammar, sentence

structure, and spelling

● Ability to interpret, analyze and problem-solve both written and verbal

communications

● Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the

objectives of the school program

● Demonstrate creativity and leadership; maintain an out-of-the-box mindset and

approach to achieving goals as assigned

● Exhibit knowledge and implementation of relevant technology

● Have and maintain a team player mentality and positive/can-do attitude

● Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced

environment

● Ability to research and compile data for reports and maintain confidentiality with

legal policies and school/student/employee personnel information

● Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in challenging

conversations with all stakeholders as necessary and willing to have difficult

conversations to ensure positive change within the organization

● An open-minded, energetic leader who enjoys working as part of a team

● An understanding that critical thinking, creativity, community, collaboration, and

are key elements of learning

● Willingness to continue to learn and develop professionally as needs arise for

the given position

Terms

Eleven (11) month, 222-day contract with salary as established by the Board in terms of the

Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications.

Salary: $80,000- $90,000 a year

● $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)

● Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

Benefits: Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education

Employees' Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama

Teacher Retirement System.

The board members are looking for a transformational educator who will lead the personalized

learning environment. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

(ASAP).

Email your resume and cover letter to: .

Note: Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question: In

100-400 words, please explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead ACCEL

Academy, including any experience and specific data/accomplishments that will

demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of ACCEL

Academy.

1. All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email to the email address

you place on your resume. Please make sure you enter your address correctly and check

your email regularly. If your email account utilizes a SPAM filter, it is your responsibility

to identify "@accelacademymobile.com" addresses as "safe" so that you are able to

receive email messages from these addresses or save this email address as a contact.

2. All inquiries regarding this position should be emailed to

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Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with their qualifications as well as professional

accomplishments with an emphasis on adherence to the application process.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that

diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we

encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening

Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational

experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious

preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or

federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of

the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly

hired employees using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a

Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other

acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether

a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's

name and Social Security number match.

All applicants must pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of

Education to be eligible for employment.

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of performing the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable

accommodations.

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Salary Range: From/To Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 a year ? $3,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th) ? Performance Incentives based upon network academic performance

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Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

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