School Operations Administrator
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IntroductionAs a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana. Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OverviewWho We Are Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts. Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life . If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Assistant Principal, you will assist the principal in providing school-wide leadership to promote the educational development of each student and to ensure the effective operation of the assigned school. ResponsibilitiesEducational Leadership Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school. Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal. Assists the principal in the design and implementation of programs, based on current educational theory and research, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students. Facilitates and evaluates, in assigned departments, the CSUSA-approved instructional program in a manner designed to maximize the cognitive and affective progress of each student. Assists the principal in the acquisition and utilization of instructional supplies, equipment, and textbooks for the school. Assists the principal in facilitating services for all students in the school including, but not limited to, those with special needs. Participates, as requested, in school-level activities to design educational philosophy and goals which maximize student growth. Assists the principal in overseeing the facility and grounds of the assigned school and makes recommendations about short-range and long-range needs. Assists in the development of a schedule which maximizes the educational program for students and utilizes district resources to their greatest advantage. Assists the principal in conducting an on-going assessment of the educational program in the assigned school, including the strengths and areas in need of improvement; the analysis of test results, attendance records, discipline reports; feedback from students, staff, administrators, and parents; and other formal and informal data. Serves as Administrator of School Evaluates performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulation, and CSUSA policy and practices. Serves as acting Principal responsible for building operations when Principal is out of the building. Assists the principal in the orientation of new staff in accordance with state law and regulation as well as CSUSA policy and procedures. Generates and maintains personnel records, reports and documentation as required by state and federal law and regulation as well as by CSUSA policy and procedures. Works to achieve/sustain 100% of projected student enrollment capacity. Student Management Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of the students. Establishes and publishes guidelines for proper student conduct in keeping with state law, CSUSA policy and school practices in cooperation with the principal. Attends school-related activities and events to oversee student behavior and achievements. Generates and maintains accurate discipline records. Works with students, staff, parents, law enforcement officials and others in the implementation of student behavior codes in cooperation with the principal. Human Resources Assists the principal in the recruiting, screening, background check and reference checks and recommends and assigns school staff. Is familiar with hiring statutory laws and state regulations. Supports the new hire/recruiting process by properly completing job requisition form, offer letter request, and other items as needed, and secure all the required paperwork (applications and Release forms). Supports the Principal during the new employee-interview process, as needed. Assists Human Resources Department in maintaining compliance with certification guidelines. Ensures new hire paperwork is coordinated with the Business Administrator/Bookkeeper and on schedule with the payroll calendar. Maintains personnel files in a confidential manner. Conducts new employee orientation. Insures the signed Employee Handbook acknowledgement has been received. Supports the Principal in disciplinary actions, coach & counsels, exit interviews, etc... as requested. Assists the Principal and Human Resources Department in coordinating Performance Appraisal process, including maintaining data in SIS & HR on-line systems. Communicates with Stakeholders Assists the principal in promoting on-going, two-way communications with relevant audiences (i.e., students, staff, parents, community residents) to enhance the educational program provided by the school. Assists the principal in utilizing the resources of the school and community to enhance the educational program. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the principal and/or Vice President of Education Requirements Master's degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Professional Certification in Educational Leadership in Applicable State. Two to five years relevant experience (in school administration preferred) and/or training. Experience in student instruction. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful results of criminal and employment background check. Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable. May perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr