Académie Lafayette
Elementary School Vice Principal
Académie Lafayette, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Académie Lafayette, a K-12 French immersion public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for an Elementary School Vice Principal for the school year 2026 - 2027. The Vice 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 Vice Principal will work with the building principal to promote the success of every student in a collaborative school culture that is caring, supportive, equitable and inclusive.
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.
Reporting The Elementary School Vice-Principal reports to the Principal and the Superintendent
Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities: The Elementary School Vice-Principal assists the building Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School. This includes providing recommendations to the Superintendent regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. The Vice-Principal participates in the observation, supervision, and evaluation of the Elementary School faculty. The Vice-Principal works with the Elementary School faculty to implement, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the Elementary School curricula. The Vice-Principal provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students in the Elementary School; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the Elementary School. The Vice-Principal facilitates and monitors the regular collection and analysis of various data based on the building strategic goals.
Administrative Responsibilities: The Elementary School Vice-Principal coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students. The Vice- Academic Committee meetings; the Leadership Team meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings. The Vice-Principal is primarily responsible for discipline in the Elementary School.
Other Responsibilities The Vice-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 Elementary School
Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
Developing with the Principal and Counselors the Elementary School class/teacher schedule
Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
Coordinating with the elementary Principals and Vice Principals (Middle School) a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Elementary School to the Middle School
Conducting bi-monthly Elementary School meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
Collaborating with the Principal and the teachers on the integration and alignment of the Elementary School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards
Coordinating with the Principal (K-5) and the faculty the implementation of the student behavior management systems (PBIS, Citizenship Education Program)
Communicating with the Superintendent & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Elementary School
Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in educational administration or equivalent
Current Administrator’s Certification from Missouri or another State, preferred, or documented educational leadership training from another country
Fluency in the French language strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills
At least five years of experience as a teacher in elementary school is required
Experience as vice principal or principal in an elementary school preferred
Other Requirements
Be willing to pass the MACHS Federal and State Background check as well as be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry
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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.
Reporting The Elementary School Vice-Principal reports to the Principal and the Superintendent
Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities: The Elementary School Vice-Principal assists the building Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School. This includes providing recommendations to the Superintendent regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. The Vice-Principal participates in the observation, supervision, and evaluation of the Elementary School faculty. The Vice-Principal works with the Elementary School faculty to implement, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the Elementary School curricula. The Vice-Principal provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students in the Elementary School; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the Elementary School. The Vice-Principal facilitates and monitors the regular collection and analysis of various data based on the building strategic goals.
Administrative Responsibilities: The Elementary School Vice-Principal coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students. The Vice- Academic Committee meetings; the Leadership Team meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings. The Vice-Principal is primarily responsible for discipline in the Elementary School.
Other Responsibilities The Vice-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 Elementary School
Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
Developing with the Principal and Counselors the Elementary School class/teacher schedule
Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
Coordinating with the elementary Principals and Vice Principals (Middle School) a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Elementary School to the Middle School
Conducting bi-monthly Elementary School meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
Collaborating with the Principal and the teachers on the integration and alignment of the Elementary School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards
Coordinating with the Principal (K-5) and the faculty the implementation of the student behavior management systems (PBIS, Citizenship Education Program)
Communicating with the Superintendent & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Elementary School
Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
Performing other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in educational administration or equivalent
Current Administrator’s Certification from Missouri or another State, preferred, or documented educational leadership training from another country
Fluency in the French language strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills
At least five years of experience as a teacher in elementary school is required
Experience as vice principal or principal in an elementary school preferred
Other Requirements
Be willing to pass the MACHS Federal and State Background check as well as be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry
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