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Everglades Preparatory Academy

Assistant Principal-Everglades Preparatory Academy

Everglades Preparatory Academy, Homestead, Florida, United States, 33033

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Job Description

Job Description

About the Role: Shape Young Minds! As a key member of our faculty, you'll report directly to the Administration and play a crucial role in creating an exceptional educational experience. You'll be responsible for cultivating an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and fosters a climate of

openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry . You'll design and deliver

grade-level appropriate learning experiences

that captivate students through active learning, hands-on application, and rich discussions. Utilizing both

formal and informal assessment strategies , you'll maximize student achievement, modify instructional approaches as needed, and collect data for continuous improvement. You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team to develop

shared lesson plans , establish measurable goals for student achievement, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll also actively participate in

professional learning communities

and attend development opportunities to continually enhance your skills. Instilling a strong

independent and collaborative work ethic

in your students will be key, preparing them for future success. You'll maintain accurate digital gradebooks and communicate regularly with parents, fostering strong home-school connections regarding student progress. Ensuring a safe and organized environment is also a critical part of this role. You'll take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, and assist administration in implementing school policies. This includes maintaining order in the classroom and overseeing paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable. You'll continuously strive to improve your professional competence by attending meetings and serving on staff committees as required. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to all required educational plans and school policies will also be essential

Qualifications:

BS in Education related area. 5 + years classroom experience required. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees Curriculum and Instruction Observing in Classrooms Oversee Testing Coordinator (responsible for all testing if the school does not have a Testing Coordinator). Supervises and collaborates with coaches to meet curriculum goals for campus. Plans and organizes PD opportunities for campus that are focused on curriculum and instruction, collaboration with coaches and C & I team on PD. Supports, Supervises, and Evaluates procedures for

MTSS/ESE/GIFTED/504/ELL ; Collaborate with other individuals involved. NESS Coordinator; Collaborate with Linda Schwerer Cambridge Coordinator: Collaborate with other individuals involved. Monitor fidelity of Cambridge traits and strategies in the classrooms. Assist teachers with instructional strategies support based on strategies given by the instructional coaches. Assists with faculty supervision and evaluation. Hiring Assistance by participating in interviews. Collaboration with testing coordinator on School-Wide Testing and Data Plan. Advanced Placement Coordinator with College Board (high school only) Manages and communicates all information regarding

Retention/Portfolios,

including credit recovery for middle and high school. Facilitates/Supports

PLCs Attends District and CSA Meetings Member of PSLT EdTech Liaison with IT department and Jessica LaFortune. Collaboration on Pre-Planning Activities and Delivery of PD. Summer learning program Coordinator. (SAIL Program) FAST/EOC Tutoring Program coordinator. Assist principal in setting goals and strategies for CHOICE Plan. Disaggregates all data to identify trends and needs for intervention strategies. Orients new teachers to content area and coordinates training with instructional coaches. Meets with department heads and lead teachers to ensure compliance with standards. Assist teachers in creating PMP for students. Assist teachers in creating portfolios for documentation of student performance. Monitor weekly tutorials in Math, Language Arts, Reading and Science Attends District meetings specific to AP in charge of scheduling and provides appropriate staff members with updated information as needed. Attends formal and informal meetings with teachers as necessary. Communicates with parents concerning curriculum. Acts as Administrator in charge in absence of Principal. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal/director may from time-to-time assign.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the school’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Terms of Employment :

Eleven-month year