Principal Administrative Officer; SY

School Overview

Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition‑free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. At Jefferson RISE, we believe every student deserves a real path forward. Whether that means a four‑year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely, our job is to make sure every student graduates prepared and ready.

We get there through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to each student’s individual success.

Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:

• We have a diverse population of students based on race and ethnicity:
  • 61% Black/African American
  • 16% Hispanic
  • 14% Middle Eastern
  • 6% White (Non‑Middle Eastern)
  • 2% Asian
  • 1% Other
• 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged
• 13% Students with Disabilities
• 4% English Learners

• Top Gains Award
  - Louisiana Department of Education (2023‑24 SY)
• Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana
  - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022‑23 SY)
• Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023‑24 and 73.9 in 2024‑25

As a charter school, Jefferson RISE sets its own academic calendar and daily schedule based on the needs of its students. Workdays are generally 7:10 AM – 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Mondays extend to 4:30 PM and include mandatory Professional Development time. Anticipated school hours and days vary annually based on changes to the school calendar.

• Department:
  Executive Leadership
• Reports to:
  
  Executive Director
• Work Schedule:
  
  12‑month
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time, Exempt
• Location:
  
  Harvey, LA
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a highly effective Principal Administrative Officer who is committed to ensuring students, families, and staff receive timely, professional, and responsive support. The Principal Administrative Officer serves as a representative of the Principal’s Office and is responsible for managing stakeholder concerns, facilitating communication, supporting accountability conversations, and ensuring issues are routed and followed through to resolution.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining trust, strengthening relationships, and ensuring concerns are addressed efficiently and professionally.

The Principal Administrative Officer serves as the Principal’s designee for designated stakeholder concerns, administrative issue resolution, and staff accountability conversations.

• Serve as a representative of the Principal’s Office for parent and community concerns
• Meet with families to gather information and understand concerns
• Explain school processes, expectations, and next steps clearly
• Respond to parent inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Coordinate meetings between families and school personnel
• Ensure consistent follow‑up and communication with stakeholders
• Build strong relationships while maintaining school expectations

• Serve as a primary intake point for administrative concerns
• Gather and document information related to complaints, concerns, and appeals
• Maintain clear, organized records of meetings and follow‑up actions
• Route issues to appropriate administrators for decision‑making
• Monitor open issues and ensure timely follow‑through
• Resolve routine concerns while escalating more complex situations

• Support school leaders in addressing lower‑level accountability concerns
• Participate in meetings related to attendance, deadlines, and professionalism
• Document conversations and maintain appropriate records
• Monitor follow‑up actions and communicate progress to leadership
• Serve as the Principal’s designee in designated staff conversations
• Reinforce expectations related to professionalism and accountability

• Support leadership with administrative projects and initiatives
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting materials
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and stakeholder interactions
• Su…