Employment Type : Full-Time
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
7/27/2022
Location:
A2+ Virtual
District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools - website
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal
FTE: 1.0 (10 month)
POSITION LOCATION: A2 Virtual+ Academy - Secondary
SALARY: Current AAAA Salary Schedule
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: A2 Virtual + Academy Principal
The City of Ann Arbor is home to one of the finest public education school systems in the nation, the Ann Arbor Public Schools. The evidence of this is shown in the AAPS state of Michigan top ranking in number of Merit Scholarships, including National Merit Finalists, Semi-Finalists, and Award Recipients. Ann Arbor students consistently score well above state and national academic means on ACT and SAT. The AAPS strives to meet the needs of a diverse student body through a challenging curriculum that includes STEAM and fine arts education, a highly effective teaching staff, and all the benefits of strong partnerships with local universities, high tech businesses, and a culturally rich and supportive community.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Currently, the Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a highly competent, creative, and committed school principal to lead the extraordinary Virtual Program. A2Virtual+ is accredited by Cognia and approved by NCAA. It has been recognized as an online showcase school in Michigan and been a participant in national online studies conducted by the University of Michigan and Stanford University.
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A2Virtual+ is known in the state and nationally for many strengths, including a comprehensive online curriculum, diverse student body, high rate of completion, professional staff, and engaged parents. Students in every building in the district take online classes. Over 10% of the secondary population of the district takes at least one class with A2Virtual+ each year. A2Virtual+ offers students the ability to take one online class up to and including a full course load of online classes each term.
A2Virtual+ offers an accelerated online math path for students in grade 5 who meet the criteria. They offer approximately 50 Advanced Placement course options in addition to the standard curriculum options. A2Virtual+ continually works to align all curriculum to that which is offered in the buildings for a seamless transition from online to the classroom and back.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, our district Equity Plan drives our staff and school community in ensuring we have an anti-racist and inclusive environment at each of our elementary schools, secondary schools, and district departments and divisions. We believe that equity is the moral responsibility of every leader to take the intentional actions necessary to create learning communities free of barriers, biases, and disproportionality for each and every person regardless of personal characteristics and social circumstances.
We are seeking a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused, and visionary leader who has a core belief of seeing equity, diversity, and inclusion as our greatest asset. This leader will co-create an anti-racist, collaborative, and inclusive environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community. Applicants for this leadership position should be able to share previous experiences aligned with this belief and communicate both successes and challenges they have experienced with creating equity-centered learning communities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Teaching Certificate with secondary endorsement.
Meet requirements for Michigan administrative certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree in Education, secondary administration preferable.
Minimum 3 years teaching and/or counseling experience in an online program preferred.
Ability to demonstrate sound reasoning, thinking, and collaboration skills; knowledge of or experience with TregoED problem-solving processes or the willingness to learn.
Successful oversight of online program improvement and accreditation processes.
Successful implementation of reform practices that creates and maintains a safe online culture with attention to increased attendance and lower rates of discipline as it relates to plagiarism.
Successful oversight of special education as it relates to online in areas of personal curriculum, resource room application, and accommodations as they pertain to online learning standards.
Ability to demonstrate successful leadership and engagement in innovative work to address achievement and opportunity disparities using data to implement, promote, and assess program effectiveness and improved online completion rates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Principal in implementing and supporting the District's operational goals as articulated by the Superintendent.
Evaluate instructional and non-instructional staff and make appropriate recommendations.
Assist in providing a positive and safe school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
Ability to manage and anylyze data from multiple online platforms to support program decisions.
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff, and families.
Demonstrate a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused set of core beliefs Co-create an anti-racist, collaborative environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community.
Improve and expand the educational opportunities and planning for all students, including students with diverse and special needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with culturally responsive pedagogy and instructional techniques/tools. Foster a dynamic online program culture centered on holistic, inclusive learning communities.
Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups, and maintain positive relations with all members of the school community.
Foster community relationships and partnerships that support online students.
Select, supervise, and evaluate all staff required for a comprehensive online secondary program.
Know the qualities of effective supervision of staff in an asynchronous environment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers in improving online teaching and learning
Effective and intentional use of online tools to support stakeholders and program goals.
Experience with G Suite is preferred.
Work with student leaders in support of program-wide events.
Assist in the development of the master schedule/course assignments.
Serve on school and district-wide committees and represent the school as otherwise may be directed.
Assist in general supervision including evening and/or weekend activities as necessary (Proctoring, Student and Parent Orientation events, etc.).
Serve as testing coordinator for state and district exams, lead testing committee, and manage administration of state and national assessments.
State and National assessment data analysis and data presentation to administration and building teams.
Content area supervision.
Support staff supervision such as office professionals and counselors.
Screen/Interview/Select Staff in supervision areas.
This is a full-time position, requiring regular reliable, and predictable attendance on site to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to travel to multiple locations during any given day.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist with supervising and coordinating:
Technology Initiatives
Staff Attendance & Coverage - AESOP Electronic Calendar/Website Development
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Student Safety/Crisis Plans
Emergency Crisis Procedures
Testing Coordinator
Student Guide/Handbook
Staff Guide/Handbook and IDs
Student and Staff Recognition
Student Activities
Professional Staff Development
School Partnerships/Mentorships
Student Voice Opportunities (i.e. Student Senate, etc.)
Coordinating, Troubleshooting and Providing Feedback with Vendors
Resources to Improve Online Experiences for All Stakeholders
Meetings/Activities Responsible for attending/facilitating:
Leadership Council
Secondary Level Councils
Teaching and Learning Council
Meetings with Office Professional
Staff Meetings with A2V Staff
A2V Administrative Meetings
504 Meetings
IEP & Achievement Team Meetings
Registration
Opening/Closing School Activities
LEADING AT A2 VIRTUAL ACADEMY WILL REQUIRE A COMMITMENT TO:
Team approach planning and teaching
Integrated curriculum and instruction
Small learning communities
Building and supporting relationships between A2 Virtual+ and schools
Developing strong positive relationships between teachers and students
Professional development to achieve the goals of the program
Incorporating best instructional practices for online learning
Commitment to the program
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.
REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement. Understand through evidence of systematic study the current trends and best practices in secondary school organization and curriculum.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups.
Work with a minimum amount of supervision.
Perform under varying amounts of pressure.
Utilize technological skills for both instruction and in the performance of administrative tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The demands of the work day (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.) requires a moderate level of physical endurance. This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2Schools.org -> District Links -> Job Postings.
Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.