Location
Burlington, VT, United States
Posted on
May 12, 2022
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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking applications for
anticipated openings
for possible Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principal positions to join the District’s dynamic Administrative Team. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’s Assistant Principals use leadership, organizational, supervisory and management skills to provide the effective and efficient daily operation of the school as assigned by the Principal. They assist the Principal in serving as instructional leaders, learners, and managers of the school environment guided by the District mission, vision and strategic goals. Our leaders promote a collaborative, positive and professional climate for students, staff and community to succeed.
The Essential Functions of this position include:
Provide instructional leadership to maximize student learning.
Supervise members of the Student Support Center.
Maintain an effective school-wide policy in regard to student attendance.
Respond to discipline referrals submitted by teachers/staff.
Maintain the student attendance records.
Participate as a member of the School Safety Team and Student Support Team.
Operate the school during the Principal’s absence.
Supervise and evaluate sponsors of school activities other than athletic activities.
Meet with school executive administration daily with updates on the day-to-day operations of the school.
Supervise lunch supervision staff.
Support teachers in creating classroom environments conducive to learning.
Provide administrative support to the YES Program.
Assume responsibility for implementation of a Restorative Practices.
Support the work of the Special Education Team.
Assist in creation and implementation of teacher/staff professional development.
Review and approve all requests for field trips.
Schedule and approve all assemblies, forums, and other school related activities.
Work closely with the Principal in the annual review and/or revision of the teacher and student handbook.
Under the direction of the Principal:
Assist in providing a safe, orderly climate for learning.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive school climate that promotes learning.
Foster and model good interpersonal relations among students and staff.
Exercise decisive leadership, including in the midst of crisis situations.
Exhibit an understanding of human development and learning and demonstrate understanding of how these factors relate to instruction and curriculum.
Monitor curriculum and instruction to ensure that the appropriate content and sequence are followed.
Apply principles of teaching and learning for both children and adults.
Articulate effective teaching and learning for both children and adults.
Help teachers understand and apply teaching strategies that align with the varied learning needs of students and that reflect principles of differentiated instruction.
Inspire teachers at all levels of skill and experience to acquire new competencies and experiences.
Identify and employ appropriate support services.
Ensure that a Comprehensive Educational Support System, including an Educational Support Team (EST) is available to support students who require special or additional assistance.
Work with district special education administrator to ensure that state and federal special education procedures are followed and that a continuum of appropriate remedial and special education programs in the least restrictive environment are available to meet individual student needs.
Work with district special education administrator to ensure appropriate training and support for classroom teachers to implement accommodations, alternatives, and specialized instruction outlined in Educational Support Team plans, Section 504 plans, and Individual Education Plans.
Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.
The required education and experience of this position include:
Education:
Minimum Required: Master’s Degree in the area of educational administration or related field
or
Bachelor’s Degree plus five years experience.
Certification Preferred: Evidence of professional growth and academic credit that is in excess of mandatory credits and courses needed to fulfill state certification requirements.
Experience:
Minimum Required: Three years of successful teaching experience required
Preferred: Three years of successful Administration preferred
Knowledge and/or experience with school-wide student management best practices.
Experience working with students and families with a variety of backgrounds/needs.
Experience overseeing school events.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
: (please see bolded bullet)
Working knowledge: Sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
General knowledge: Sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
Thorough knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters, and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
Comprehensive knowledge: Requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.
List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:
A demonstrated ability to work with students, staff and the community.
Ability and interest in direct and effective communications.
Planning and organizing abilities.
Ability to supervise and manage instructional and support staff within existing agreements.
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Requirements
At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Contact Information
Bonnie Ryder, Executive Assistant
150 Colechester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05401
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