Assistant Principal of Academics-DSA Tulsa

Job title:

Assistant Principal of Academics

Reports to:

Principal

Work Hours:

Office Hours-210 days

To provide the leadership and vision necessary to develop and administer educational programs that optimize available human and material resources to provide successful high-quality educational experiences for students in a safe and orderly environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience as a teacher
• Middle School Teaching Experience Is Preferred
• Master’s Degree is preferred

• Assist the school principal in serving as an instructional leader of the building staff to achieve and sustain high levels of student learning and growth.
• Observe teachers’ classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, and interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, providing clear and actionable feedback, resources, and support.
• Assist the school principal in leading the improvement of student achievement by implementing the Dove Model for teacher observation and evaluation with high levels of fidelity.
• Collaborate with the principal to provide ongoing professional development for staff, based on an analysis of feeder school / assigned building data, best practices, and instructional research.
• Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision-making and instruction.
• Work with counselors, teachers, students, and parents to prepare learning plans for students.
• Work with the principal, teachers, and staff to develop and implement the core components of the school's curriculum.
• Help develop policies and organizational procedures to implement the instructional program.
• Provide harmonious staff relations.
• Secure a safe physical environment for pupils and staff.
• Secure wholesome school‑community organizations which work within the school.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the school, including reports, discipline, facilities, conferring with students and/or parents, and scheduling standardized testing.
• Participate in personal development activities in order to acquire new skills, further develop instructional leadership expertise and expand knowledge of practices that accelerate student learning.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of parental and community engagement strategies.
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal
• Counsel and Discipline students.
• Supervise teacher classroom management.
• Coordinate before and after school programs and clubs.
• Monitor the school ground actively for safety checks.
• Actively participate in the full implementation of the DOVE model for School Improvement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use a computer, including software, the database used by the district, spreadsheet, and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavior issues and psychology

• Ability to identify problems and proactively find solutions

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• The position is in the office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.