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Vice Principal- Sierra Vista Job at Leman Academy

Leman Academy Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Vice Principal Job Description

Our Mission
Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of
Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think
independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence,
provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce
tomorrow’s leaders today.



CORE VALUES
Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our
behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:
CARE: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and
guest.
CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.
COMMUNITY: We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved
and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION: Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous,
scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and
providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.



General Job Description:
The Vice Principal serves as a member of the Administrative Team of Leman Academy of Excellence
(LAE) to help develop and implement the total school program, assisting the Principal with the
general leadership and administration of LAE consistent with School Board approved mission,
philosophy, guiding principles, policies, and annual budgetary commitments/constraints.



Line of Authority/Reports to: Principal



Works with: The Vice Principal will work with the Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, support
staff, and Head of Schools.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s in Educational Leadership.
  • AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
  • First Aid and CPR Certification.
  • At least three years of successful teaching experience.
  • Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a
willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and
methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy
and methodology.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College
and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards..
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Saxon Math program -OR- a willingness to
gain a greater understanding of this unique approach to teaching math concepts and skills.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the Shurley English language arts program that
covers grammar and composition -OR- a willingness to learn this highly structured,
teacher-scholar interactive approach to learning grammar and compositions.
  • Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact
community, parents, scholars, administration, instructional staff and office support staff.
  • Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical
education.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction model -OR- a willingness
to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision
making.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers,
vendors and build relationships.
  • Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a
healthy environment.
  • Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier,
computer, etc.
  • Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.
  • Working knowledge of learning theory, instructional methodology, curriculum development,
teacher observation/evaluation.
Job Goals:
  • Supports teachers in administering classroom management in classrooms and ensures they
are clear, consistent and drive 100% of scholars to be on-task and enjoying learning
  • Assist in staff-wide professional development programming to lead teachers in effective
positive classroom management and scholar relationship building
  • Maintains a clear, consistent, calm approach to relational discipline that helps build
social/emotional skills in scholars
  • Oversees a steady decline in scholar referrals and scholar misbehavior throughout the year
  • Create strong family connections and communication channels
  • Maintains clear data and scholar records for Scholar Discipline
Duties and Areas of Responsibility:
  • Assures high academic performance outcomes for all scholars.
  • Promote the educational, moral, and social development of the scholars.
  • Promote and cultivate a culture of caring, citizenship, perseverance, respect, responsibility
and trustworthiness within the school community.
  • Promote the core values of academic excellence, partnering with families, scholars and
learning.
  • Coordinate and assist with creating systematic plans for curriculum development and best
practices for instruction and providing regular instructional leadership for outcomes related
to the Classical model.
  • Provide leadership including direction and supervision to academic staff to integrate the
Classical educational program with the philosophical approach to education of Charlotte
Mason with curricular objectives
  • Assist in developing a comprehensive and well planned professional development program.
  • Coordinate and assist with the ongoing development of academic instructors related to the
philosophy, mission and classical curricular of Leman Academy of Excellence
  • Assists with the ongoing development of curriculum maps that support and meet the needs
of all scholars through differentiated instruction and the essential learning outcomes.
  • Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators in order to resolve scholars'
behavioral and academic problems.
  • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child's academic progress and behavior (may
need to help/guide parents with priorities for their child and any resource needs).
  • Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and training
workshops in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.
  • Maintain effective lines of communication between the staff and administration of Leman
Academy of Excellence
  • Develop and Implement School calendars, staff scheduling and program activities.
  • Track, Monitor and Ensure all necessary curriculum and operational inventory and
resources are available as needed.
  • Implement and oversee effective processes for the registration of incoming scholars,
generation of progress reports and overall communication with families.
  • Support the goals of teaching and implementing the Arizona State and Common Core
Standards.
  • Assist in implementing professional growth and learning opportunities for faculty through
in-services, professional improvement plan, formal and informal evaluations that lead to
effective and excellent instruction.
  • Promote and model excellent qualities in service leadership, educational leadership,
symbolic leadership, and cultural leadership.
  • Foster a supportive, partnering relationship between parents and faculty, staff and
administration.
  • Implement and enforce all approved school policies by the board.
  • All other duties as assigned by administration


Expectations:
  • Participate in Leadership Summit in July
  • Shepherd and instructional coach assigned teachers with consistency and purpose
  • Plan observations and post-conferences monthly which means securing a guest teacher,
creating model lesson plans for that guest teacher, observing, conferencing with assigned
teachers, and being available throughout the week to help and serve assigned teachers.
  • Build trust with each assigned teacher
  • Work with Professional Development Coordinator to solve challenges as they arise


Work Habits and Attitudes:
  • Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
  • Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
  • Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
  • Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
  • Works well with minimum supervision.
  • Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
  • Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
  • Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
  • Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
  • Follows school policies and safety rules.
  • Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
  • Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
  • Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
  • Maintains a professional environment at all times.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment
  • Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the
following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is
not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.


Compensation: Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall
compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.



Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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