Assistant Director of 6-12 Curriculum and Instruction
Arapahoe Charter School
Summary: Under the direction of the Upper School Director, the Upper School Assistant Director is a key member of the school’s leadership team and works to support the Lower School Director’s work by providing instructional leadership, monitoring student performance and achievement, managing school operations, and fostering a safe and effective learning environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists the Upper School Director with planning, communicating, monitoring, and attaining the goals and objectives of the school's instructional program.
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Conducts classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning
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Assists the Upper School Director with leading, developing, and motivating staff to provide the best possible opportunities for instructional success and student growth.
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Assists with the implementation of and adherence to the school’s policies and procedures.
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Supports the achievement of school goals by demonstrating a commitment to student learning as the top priority, and by fostering a school culture centered on continuous improvement and student outcomes.
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Assists in the development of an educational vision for the school to promote the academic success and well-being of each student, and holds staff accountable for the vision.
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Supports daily operations of the school, including, but not limited to, student drop-off/pick-up, facility maintenance, food service, scheduling, attendance and classroom coverage, training drills, and classroom management.
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Articulates, advocates, and cultivates the development of student capacity and willingness to embrace the school's core values.
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Helps create and maintain a positive school climate that encourages student engagement and sets high expectations for academic growth for all students.
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Facilitates staff meetings, training, and collaborative planning.
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Maintains positive communication with colleagues, community members, parents, and students to promote an increase in community engagement in education.
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Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement by valuing learning, respecting individual differences, and making a commitment to quality.
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Represents the school at community events, meetings, and functions.
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Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
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Attends meetings between teachers and parents to discuss student needs, grades, and behaviors.
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Assists the upper school counselors with scheduling classes for high school students.
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Assists the testing coordinator with duties and responsibilities related to administering EOG, EOC, and other state and local testing requirements.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director.
Physical Requirements:
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Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35 pounds.
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Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis.
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Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
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Required to monitor students in a variety of locations, including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather.
Reports to:
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The Assistant Lower School Director will report to the Lower School Director
Education, Experience, and Specific Requirements:
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Master’s degree in Education Administration, 3-5 years of experience as a classroom teacher or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
