Assistant Principal at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 25 - 26

Description

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!

If you would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org.

Site Description

The Maya Angelou Academy at the DC Department of Corrections is an alternative school serving incarcerated men and women ages 18-22 with individualized education plans. Located within the Central Treatment Facility, the school also supports students housed in the Central Detention Facility. Designed to meet the unique needs of justice-involved students requiring special education, the academy provides educational opportunities regardless of their academic history or current standing.

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal will assume responsibility for supervising the students and the staff, assisting the Principal with implementing and managing the school’s policies, regulations, and procedures. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Assistant Principal works collaboratively to lead and nurture school staff members and communicate effectively with adult students and other stakeholders. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for the supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, and supervision of other activities.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Instructional Management 

• Supervises, coordinates, articulates, and evaluates the implementation of 9-12 and certificate track curriculum
• Supports teachers in using assessments to oversee the implementation and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction 
• Designs and implements a new teacher orientation program in collaboration with the administrative team. 
• Engages in cycles of data-driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs
• Collaborates with the special education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction 

School/Organizational Improvement

• Participates in the development of campus improvement plans with staff and other stakeholders
• Assists principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to maintain records to track progress on-campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators

Personnel Management 

• Supervises staff time and attendance and reviews appropriate staff coverage
• Observes teachers and school office staff, holds follow up conferences, and maintains records on suggestions for needed improvements 
• Collaborates with the principal around the hiring, retention, and recruitment of classroom teachers

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management 

• Supervises operations in the principal’s absence 
• Assists with planning daily school activities by participating  in the development of class schedules and teacher assignments 
• Meets regularly with the administrative team to discuss the operations of the school, identify needs, and report on successes
• Completes promptly all records and reports as required by MAS/SFF, OSSE, DoC or requested by the principal in collaboration with the principal and other staff members

Professional Growth and Development 

• Develops and leads meaningful professional development to nurture a vibrant environment for teachers and students in collaboration with the administrative team

School/Community Relations

• Articulates MAS/SFF mission to the outside community and assists in soliciting community and stakeholder support
• Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs and initiates activities to meet those needs

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Shares supervisory responsibilities for professional staff with the principal
• Supervises teachers and others as assigned
• Completes the teacher evaluation process for all general education and special education teachers using the MAS/SFF teacher evaluation process
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, preferably in educational leadership and/or curriculum and instructio