Associate Principal Grades 6-8
About The Position
GEO Prep Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Its faculty support students as they transition from elementary school through middle school and toward high school and college. Through partnerships with local colleges and universities, students can take dual-credit courses on college campuses at no cost. The school’s curriculum and teaching methods use Core Knowledge, Teach Like a Champion, and a blended learning model. GEO Prep Academy is a TAP school. The Associate Principal supports the school’s vision, goals, culture, and day-to-day operations. The position assists the principal with staff supervision and evaluation, scheduling, recruitment, student and parent matters, resource management, communications, and facility oversight. The Grades 6–8 Associate Principal also serves as activities/athletic director and participates in TAP training, leadership and cluster meetings, and consistent evaluations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Appropriate Grade Level Louisiana Principal License.
- TAP Certified.
- Commitment to the mission and organizational goals of GEO Prep Academy.
Responsibilities
- Work with office administration to monitor and maintain student and staff attendance.
- Support the dean of students and teachers with discipline issues.
- Support the school’s vision and goals for student achievement; articulate and foster the school’s desired culture.
- Participate in writing and updating the Student Handbook.
- Assist the principal with staff supervision and evaluation.
- Act with integrity and fairness when relating to students and staff, and protect others’ rights and confidentiality.
- Participate in parent meetings regarding students.
- Inform the principal or lead principal of problems, concerns, or suggestions affecting school operations.
- Assist the principal in developing the student master schedule.
- Help manage fiscal and physical school resources efficiently and effectively.
- Assist the principal with teacher and academic support staff recruitment.
- Promote parent and community involvement as part of a comprehensive public relations program.
- Help oversee facility maintenance and cleanliness, and report concerns to the building principal and operations manager.
- Stay informed of current trends and legal requirements governing Louisiana schools.
- Participate fully in TAP training, leadership/cluster meetings, and consistent evaluations.
- Work harmoniously with other grade-level associate principals as a team.
- Complete assigned tasks and requests in a timely manner and assume additional duties when needed during the principal’s absence.
- Serve as activities/athletic director for grades 6–8.
- Participate in coordinated routine monitoring of lesson plans and assessments.
- Monitor duty assignments in assigned areas.
- Oversee orderly student arrival and dismissal.
- Coordinate and/or host school events and meetings, and work on short- and long-term projects.
- Attend all building staff meetings.
- Assist the principal with written communications to students and parents.
- Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for parents, community members, staff, and volunteers.
- Support school programs and activities, including musical programs, recognition ceremonies, holiday celebrations, and school sports events.
- Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the principal or lead principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
