Assistant Principal Pool

About U Prep Schools:  

If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence for yourself and our students, self-motivated, innovative, and want to play a key role in changing young lives — we are looking for U. Our mission at University Prep Schools is to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education that is designed with the cultural identities of our students in mind. University Prep Schools is comprised of three public charter school districts: University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Science and Math, and University Prep Art and Design, where we educate over 3,300 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of the U.            

Summary:

The Assistant Principal serves as lead support to the office of the School Principal. The Assistant Principal is primarily responsible for supporting the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services, implementing policies, implementing curriculum, supporting data-driven instruction, and observation and feedback, in order to promote the educational and social development of all students and the professional development of all staff members.  

Responsibilities: 

The primary duties and areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Staff training 
• Creates a professional community that focuses on instruction and high student achievement; Motivates teachers to continue to develop their skills and knowledge; 
• Institutionalizes the implementation of educational practices through regular observation, coaching, and evaluation 
•  Models effective instructional practices in team meetings and professional developmentCurriculum/Learning Model 
•  Utilizes data to evaluate learning model and drive curriculum development; 
• Works closely with the principal to create and lead an effective Data Team within the school; ∙ Coordinates curriculum within the district with all lead administrators and Central Management leadership; 

School Culture 

• Ensures a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students, staff, and families; ∙ Sets and maintains high academic expectations among students, staff, and families; 
•  Supports student discipline, conflict resolution, and helpful student support services; 
• Promotes teamwork within the learning community; 
• Demonstrates cultural competencies in managing a multicultural institution; 

Community/Parental Outreach 

• Engages parents in school operations and student functions; 
• Communicates on a regular basis with families through newsletters and announcements; ∙ Seeks and builds relationships within professional and civic organizations; 
• Resolves parent issues respectfully and effectively; 
• Collaborates with Central Management to maintain strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners;

Compliance 

• Supports the principal in overseeing timely and accurate reporting in coordination with the School Operations Team and Central Management; 
• Understands implications of state and federal laws and regulations and ensures procedures are followed to maintain school compliance with these regulations; 
• Supports the principal in coordinating with the School Operations Team to develop and monitor the school budget and align the use of time, money, and materials to the school’s instructional priorities; 

Building Management 

• Ensures procedures are in place and being followed to maintain a safe, clean, and neat campus and meal service where nutrition, hygiene, and customer service needs are being met. 

Desired Competencies:

• Integrity and a demonstrated commitment to U Prep Schools’ Core Values, Mission, and Purpose;
• Highly-developed organizational and time management skills;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
• Aptitude to work effectively as a member of a team and independently;
• Ability to set and monitor goals and readily learn new information;
• Constant drive for improvement and;
• Creative and independent problem solver.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher, preferably focused on educational leadership or curriculum and instruction. 
• 3 years’ experience in a leadership capacity, including lead teacher, department chair, etc., preferred; ∙ 5 or more years’ teaching experience preferred; 
• Hold a valid Michigan School Administrator endorsement