CRLS Freshman Academy Principal

Freshman Academy Principal

The Freshman Academy Principal will perform the following duties to help support the 4-week summer learning school program:

• Maintain communication with the upper schools about the students
• Maintain communication with the Office of Student Services Department at CRLS to assist student transition
• Maintain communication with the Mayor Youth Summer Employment Program (MYSEP) to meet MYSEP worksite requirements
• Apply comprehensive statistical data analysis to inform curricular and placement instructions for the fall
• Assist teachers with curriculum development and alignment
• Establish/maintain communication with parents to help the success in the program and the transition to high school
• Maintain the standards of the program
• Coordinate the finances for the program
• Maintain a connection with the students after they leave the program and enter the high school and actively promote student success through mentoring and guidance
• Debrief the program with the Deans and Guidance Department to provide insight about the Incoming freshmen
• Coordinate field trips to local colleges and other educational facilities
• Connect with CRLS coaches and athletic staff to help students connect with the sports teams at CRLS
• Research best practices for summer intervention programs, student connected-ness literature, science learner identity literature and apply research findings to the program
• Continue to provide support to the students involved in the program through the  school year
• Responsible for developing and overseeing a program that will support incoming Freshmen students to strengthen their learning
• Responsible for the direct supervision of staff, including weekly group/staff check in and one- to-one support as needed
• Work with classroom teachers and appropriate support staff (l.e. content area teachers, counselors) and Upper School/CRLS family liaisons to encourage students to participate in the hybrid programming
• Lead ongoing communication with families, with the support of the school administrator
• Social skills instruction will be based on SEL curriculum ideas aligned with the Falcon Block model embedded within each Learning Community
• Support staff in addressing day to day needs including support staff in addressing student behavioral issues and engagement
• Maintain all records, including daily student attendance and follow up as needed; keep accurate time sheets; and produce payment vouchers

Minimum Requirements:

Masters Degree and experience working with high school students in academic support/youth development settings. CRLS staff member preferred.

Service agreement to be paid at summer school principal rate of $60/hour. Not to exceed $12,000 (200 hours total)

Length of

Contract:

July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Contract Amount Not exceed $12000.00. Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours