Constellation Schools - Elementary School Assistant Principal (Parma)

Constellation Schools is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Principal in Parma, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students K-8th Grade.

The Assistant Principal provides assistance to the Principal in effectively implementing the school’s education program that results in higher levels of achievement for all students and the professional development of each staff member.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively supports the school’s educational program and maximize student learning experiences in a safe learning environment.
• Articulates the school’s philosophy and mission and complies with all pertinent State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements.
• Maintains a welcoming, safe, clean, orderly, positive and effective learning environment which promotes high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Supports a framework for involving the entire school community in developing and supporting shared beliefs, values, mission and goals for the school.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with staff, parents, ODE, local elected and civic leaders, and the community at large.
• Maintains positive school communication.
• Implements Board policies and administrative regulations to provide an atmosphere in which students will succeed.
• Administers all Federal, State and Board adopted programs adhering to all eligibility, record keeping, reporting and confidentiality requirements.
• Supports the appropriate delivery of all Title and Special Education Services in accordance with the applicable law.
• Assists in the creation of an operating schedule that insures year round building access.
• Assists in the interviewing of potential school employees.
• Works with the School Principal to support the success of all Community School Sponsor site visits.
• Participates in the student enrollment process.
• Attends all scheduled Board Meetings.
• Maintains the Parent/Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.
• Handles student discipline in a fair, consistent manner in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and outside agencies to better meet the needs of the students.
• Identifies programs and activities which facilitate the professional growth of school staff and enhance the quality of educational programs.
• Remains knowledgeable of Charter Schools/Public Schools legal issues.
• Communicates with LLC staff to inform and ensure the school’s website information is accurate and up-to date.
• Assists in the development of the school budget.
• Participates in all grant efforts in the school.
• Evaluates data points to maximize student learning and helps to evaluate student progress.
• In the absence of the School Principal, the Assistant Principal will provide effective supervision of all building staff.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field experience.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
• Must possess an Active Principal’s License or willingness to obtain an Alternative Principal's license.
• 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred.
• OTES credentialed or willing to become OTES credentialed.
• Experience in the Teacher Based Team (TBT) and Building Leadership Team (BLT) process.
• Experience working / leading Professional Development programming in a leadership capacity.
• Previous experience successfully implementing the Ohio Learning Standards in an academic setting.
• Previous experience successfully creating and implementing a school budget.

Benefits:

• Compensation: $68,000 - $82,000 per year
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance