CRLS Freshman Academy Principal

Description Of Service Opportunity

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.

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…