This position is responsible for executing policies and procedures related to curriculum, the master schedule, and testing. Assist the building principal with a variety of instructional, evaluative, and supervisory duties. Major areas of focus may include students, staff, parents, scheduling, curriculum and instruction, public relations, and budget.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate with administration, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement staff development programs. Advise the building principal on continuous improvement initiatives, curriculum improvement, and budget expenditures.
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Evaluate teachers and support staff in accordance with Ohio and Sylvania Schools requirements.
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Assist the building principal in the operation of the buildings, grounds, and other school property. Provide a safe school environment through consistent monitoring of established policies and regulations including, but not limited to, fire, tornado, lockdown, and evacuation procedures.
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Monitor and supervise students in a variety of settings during the school day. Supervise the bus unloading and loading, hallways before, between, and after classes, and all lunch periods.
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Recommend the addition of new courses, grade placement courses, credit allowance for course and graduation requirements. In cooperation with the Secondary Director of Teaching & Learning and high school administrators, publish current graduation requirements, approved course offerings, and credit opportunities.
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Organize the year-long process of student registration for courses in collaboration with the counseling department and teaching staff.
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Build the master schedule and refine it with input from staff, administration, students, and parents. Publish the master schedule to all staff.
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Monitor student academic progress at all levels, including progress toward graduation, credit recovery needs, and performance in off-campus programs such as CCP.
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Collaborate with counselors, teachers, support staff, and records secretary in monitoring student academic progress.
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Lead the department chairs and the building leadership team in academic improvement, maintenance, and communication.
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Provide support for all stakeholders in situations of academic challenge, including teachers, counselors, students, and parents.
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Support for Building Principal and Assistant Principal of Student Services in addressing student discipline issues.
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Monitor and maintain special academic programs in collaboration with program leaders. Programs include, but are not limited to:
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Special education, in coordination with the Director of Special Education.
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Advanced placement, in coordination with AP teachers and department chairs.
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Career technical education and College Credit Plus, in coordination with the Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning.
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English as a second language, in coordination with the Director of Student Support Services.
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Special diploma designations, in coordination with the counseling department and building principal.
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Sylvania Virtual Academy, in coordination with SVA assigned educators.
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Participate in the IAT process to address student academic and behavioral concerns.
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Collect and analyze test data for reporting to administration and staff. Develop, implement, and monitor programs for assessment preparation.
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Design, implement, and monitor assessment administration, either directly or through collaboration including but not limited to:
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Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff, and administration. Promote open, honest, and confidential communication with all constituents.
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Assist the principal with scheduling special events, assemblies, and activities during the school day. This may include assemblies and various student orientations. Coordinate and attend co-curricular and extra curricular activities, including but not limited to parent club meetings, athletic events, academic events, club activities, concerts, and school dances.
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Assist the building principal with placement of pre-service teachers within the building.
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The principal may delegate additional duties/responsibilities as deemed necessary.
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Knowledge and understanding of the Ohio Revised Code and state requirements pertaining to the educational system.
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Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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Possess a high degree of organizational skills.
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Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to assist all students.
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Ability to communicate professionally and effectively by oral, written and presentation communication.
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Ability to solve extensive problems quickly, systematically, and effectively.
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Ability to demonstrate educational leadership, commitment to academic excellence, effective discipline, sensitivity to multicultural issues, and fiscal and budgetary responsibility.
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Knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
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Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work.
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Appropriate and valid State of Ohio certification/license.
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Successful administrative experience preferred.
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At least three years of highly successful teaching experience.
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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
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Interaction among unruly adults/children
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Operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions.
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Repetitive hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing.
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Requirement to travel, both daily and overnight.
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Weekend/evening/summer work.
