Job Description:
OVERVIEW
Académie Lafayette, a French immersion public charter school in Kansas City Missouri, is looking for K - 5 Assistant Principal for the school year 2021 - 2022.  The K-5 Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the management of the K-5 Campus in recruiting, supervising, and providing leadership and development opportunities to the faculty. The Assistant Principal will work with the building principal to promote the success of every student in a collaborative school culture that is supportive, equitable and inclusive. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 
Program Responsibilities
The K-5 Assistant Principal assists the Principal in all facets of management to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the K-5 Campus.  This includes providing recommendations to the Principal regarding the hiring, retention and assignment of faculty.  The K-5 Assistant Principal participates in the observation, supervision and evaluation of the K-5 Campus faculty.  The K-5 Assistant Principal works with the K-5 Campus faculty to implement, evaluate and revise, as needed, the K-5 Campus curricula.  The K-5 Assistant Principal provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students on the K-5 Campus; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the K-5 Campus.

Administrative Responsibilities
The K-5 Assistant Principal coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students.  The K-5 Assistant Principal participates in the Academic Leadership meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings. 
 
The K-5 Assistant Principal shall be assigned with the following additional tasks:

• Developing, implementing and overseeing the  disciplinary process, which includes, but is not limited to creating alternative classrooms for work completion, when needed and providing intervention methodologies to de-escalate emotion charged situations
• Coaching teachers on how to prepare for parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Conducting parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
• Addressing parent concerns regarding educational, interpersonal and emotional issues with their student
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to create improvement plans for both academic and behavioral issues
• Managing the CARE Team for the K-5 campus
• Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
• Developing (with the Principal) the K-5 Campus class/teacher schedule
• Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
• Coordinating with the  Middle School Principal for a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Primary School to the Middle School
• Conducting weekly K-5 building meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
• Coordinating with the Principal  on the integration and alignment of the French curriculum and the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Coordinating with the Principal  and the faculty on the implementation of the  student behavior management systems (PBIS, Citizenship Education Program)
• Communicating with the Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the K-5 Campus.
• Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

 GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

•  Master's degree or higher in educational administration from a college or university having an educational administration degree program approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required
• Current Administrator’s Certification issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, preferred, or documented educational leadership training
• Fluent in French 
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferably three years’ experience as an administrator or assistant administrator in a middle or primary school

STATUS OF POSITION: This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
 
Application: To apply please send the following documents to leadjob@academielafayette.org 

• A cover letter and a resume
• Statement of Education philosophy
• Three references