Assistant Principal & Learning Coach

Job Title Assistant Principal/Learning Coach Reports To: Director

Job purpose:

The Assistant Principal/Learning Coach will support all teachers in the implementation of best practices with regard to instruction, curriculum development, and classroom management. This person is responsible for assisting the school director in the leadership, coordination, supervision and management of the school programs and operations with an emphasis on teacher effectiveness and student success. Duties and Responsibilities: ? Develop, create and carry out professional development that responds to the needs of teachers to help them improve teaching practices, interpret data to improve instructional strategies, and create a safe learning environment through implementation of effective procedures and routines ? Formalize processes to evaluate the effectiveness of the professional development provided to teachers and staff ? Assist teachers in developing units, lesson plans along with formative assessments that monitor student progress and growth ? Act as the “go-to” resource in support of all new teachers ? Provide teacher trainings throughout the year to ensure teachers have the most current training on effective teaching practices ? Oversee the mentoring program for all teachers in their first-year and second- year teaching at Vista School ? Provide regular observations and feedback to teachers in the mentoring program ? Provide quarterly check-ins and/or observations and feedback for all other experienced teachers ? Supervise and support the Reading Specialist and Title 1 Coordinator as they assess students, collect/share data, and develop intervention plans for students ? Ensure the effective implementation of all Vista School approved curriculum ? Assist teachers in evaluating methods/instructional tools and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques to ensure college and career readiness ? Assist the Director in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board; meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff; as well as preparing reports as directed by the Director ? Support the Director in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school policies and regulations ? Assist the Director in maintaining the school culture of dedication, commitment and hard work to create a results-oriented, collaborative learning community ? Support the Director in the collaborative development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the school’s Strategic Plan ? Work with the Director to plan and implement a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff ? Select and invite, in collaboration with the Director, Team Leads and Department Heads prior to the start of each school year ? Supervise all Team Leads and Department Heads in planning monthly meeting agendas and communicating expectations ? Fulfill all Director responsibilities in their absence ? Provide approval for curriculum related purchases ? Oversee any changes to curriculum ? Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body; work with teachers, parents and students to ensure success and safety for all students ? Assist in the planning and implementation of a formalized method of supervising the instructional programs through the use of learning walks, observations, documentations, and follow-up debriefs ? Work collaboratively with the administrative team to support and supervise the activities related to the programming at Vista School ? Model and maintain high standards of professionalism

Salary range: $90,000 - $109,000 commensurate with experience

Work Year: 210 days (186 Teacher contract days + 24 additional days), 10 Personal Time Off days

This job posting represents a global review of this position. A more detailed job description will be available upon hire.