Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Status Full\-Time Contract Days 11 Months

Classification Exempt Start Date August 1st

Reports to Principal End Date June 30th

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition\-free public charter school serving Pre\-K through 8th\-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well\-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY \& PURPOSE

The Elementary Assistant Principal is responsible for the day\-to\-day operation of all aspects of the Elementary School. The Assistant Principal is responsible for the leadership, coordination, supervision, and management of the school program and operation for elementary grades. The Assistant Principal is responsible for the organization, operation, and management of the Summer School program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

*The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.*

School Culture

• Embrace and advance the mission and vision of Brookside Charter School to maximize students’ opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
• Embody and demonstrate maturity, integrity, professionalism, self\-improvement, motivation, and excellence.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for students.
• Exhibit professionalism in all situations and ensure that classroom practices align to district policies and school procedures (8\.3\)
• Engage in cooperative partnerships in support of student learning (9\.3\)

School Leadership \& Operations

Support the implementation of school\-wide systems and routines that promote a safe, orderly, and welcoming learning environment.

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Collaborate with the Principal and leadership team to develop and implement strategic goals aligned with the school’s mission and values.

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Assist with staff coaching, professional development, and support around classroom management and student engagement.

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• Serve as a visible and engaged leader throughout the school day, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and transition periods.
• Serves as the lead principal overseeing the planning and implementation of summer school

Student Services Oversight

• Lead and manage the Student Services Team, including the Dean of Students, behavior support staff, social workers, counselors, mental health liaisons and behavior interventionists.

Oversee the implementation of the school’s behavior and discipline systems, grounded in restorative practices and trauma\-informed care.

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Respond to student behavior referrals and ensure appropriate and consistent follow\-through, including documentation and family communication.

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Serve as the point person for student discipline, including planning and managing re\-entry meetings, restorative conferences, and student support plans.

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• Use data to identify trends in student behavior and develop proactive strategies to reduce incidents and promote positive behavior.
• Use assessment data to improve student learning (7\.2\)
• Clearly communicate student progress and maintain records (7\.5\)
• Maintain facilities that are safe, adequate, efficient and conducive to learning.

Facilitate regular meetings with the Student Services Team to review data, align interventions, and support student progress.

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• Ensure coordination of services and supports for students with academic, behavioral, or social\-emotional needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”*

Education and Certifications

• Requires a master’s degree in Secondary Education, Educational Administration, or a closely\-related field.
• Missouri Administrative certification is preferred.

Experience

• Experience teaching in an urban school environment preferred.
• Experience teaching historically underserved populations (or historically marginalized populations) with a record of positive academic improvement is preferred.

Skills and Traits

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and/or equivalent software.
• The Assistant Principal will demonstrate an understanding of how school operations and administration support instruction.
• The Assistant Principal will make sure school procedures are clearly understood and implemented serve a single purpose – to support pursuit of student academic outcomes.
• The candidate must be self\-reflective, as well as fair and respectful of others. While the Assistant Principal will be adept at giving affirming and adjusting feedback fairly and respectfully, s/he will also be self\-reflective and accept feedback from the Board, Superintendent, teachers, school staff, and others in the same spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility for future outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require sitting, standing, and walking for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).
• This position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best\-in\-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment\-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the

position being filled.