Position Summary

The Assistant Principal role assists in the execution of the Charter School's vision and mission while establishing a positive, safe learning environment where students and Team Members achieve and thrive. Provide support in the coordination of educational, administrative, and counseling activities/services for students; encouraging social and emotional development through the achievement of academic and personal goals aligned with the AMIkids mission and authoring entity for the Charter School.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the principal in leading and cultivating an achievement culture of excellence for Team Members and students,
• Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal,
• Assist the principal in the design and implementation of programs, based on current educational theory and research, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students,
• Facilitate and evaluate, in assigned departments, the approved instructional program in a manner designed to maximize the cognitive and affective progress of each student,
• Assist the principal in the acquisition and utilization of instructional supplies, equipment, and textbooks for the school,
• Assist the principal in facilitating services for all students in the school including, but not limited to, those with special needs,
• Participate, as requested, in school-level activities to design educational philosophy and goals which maximize student growth,
• Assist the principal in overseeing the facility and grounds of the assigned school and makes recommendations about short-range and long-range needs,
• Assist in the development of a schedule which maximizes the educational program for students and utilizes district resources to their greatest advantage,
• Assist the principal in conducting an on-going assessment of the educational program in the assigned school, including the strengths and areas in need of improvement; the analysis of test results, attendance records, discipline reports; feedback from students, Team Members, administrators, and parents; and other formal and informal data,
• Assist the principal in the recruitment, screening, background check and reference checks, selection, and coaching of personnel,
• Support the new hire/recruiting process by properly completing job requisition, offer letter request, and other items as needed, and secure all the required paperwork,
• Assist in maintaining compliance with certification guidelines,
• Conduct new Team Member orientation. Ensure the signed Team Member Handbook acknowledgement/attestations have been completed,
• Assist the Principal in coordinating Performance Appraisal process, including maintaining data in HRIS on-line systems.
• Assist the principal in promoting on-going, two-way communications with relevant audiences (i.e., students, team members, parents, community residents) to enhance the educational program provided by the school,
• Implement guidelines for proper student conduct in keeping with state law, charter school policy and practices in cooperation with the principal; and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of the students,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Prevent and intervene in youth altercations and incidents, using the authorized state mandated training methods,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards,
• Maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Transport youth and may drive for other work-related tasks,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Master's Degree in Education Leadership,
• Minimum (3) three years related experience and/or training; 5+ years is preferred,
• Hold and maintain state license in Educational Leadership, Administration and Supervision, or Educational Administration,
• Prior School Administrator and/or Supervisor experience,
• Effective communication (listening, verbal & written) and presentation skills,
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation, and feedback techniques.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.