Job Description

School: Global Village Academy - Aurora

Job Title: Vice Principal (K-8)

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership, Operations/Business Office/Administrative, Advisor

Work Year: 2010-2011

SUMMARY:
Provide overall leadership, direction, supervision and accountability at the K-8 school in the areas of instruction and curriculum, student educational development and achievement, safety and security, student discipline and attendance, staff development and evaluation, community building, school plant, human resources and financial management. Maintain the school’s improvement plan and ensure achievement for every child. Direct all programs necessary to life of school. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.
-  Develop and organize programs, procedures, policies, schedules and professional development for the assigned school.
-  Demonstrate overall expectations by conducting oneself as a role model and provide leadership by example while fostering professional, nurturing relationships.
-  Evaluate all programs, departments, processes, procedures, personnel and overall connectedness through observations and monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of these aspects of the school.
-  Solve problems and focus on needs by analyzing data; investigating possible solutions; researching potential features, characteristics and improvements; judging outcomes; mediating processes; and anticipating prospective results.
-  Manage inherent duties such as budgetary, staffing and legal concerns and the needs of the physical site by delegating supervising and directing.
  Initiate change through research, design and development, procurement of resources, implementation, assurance of adherence to the process and evaluation of the operation.
-  Communicate and collaborate continuously with all stakeholders.
  Empower stakeholders through motivation, assistance, support, guidance, involvement and engagement.
-  Coordinate and facilitate processes and meetings by being instrumental in bringing people and resources together.
-  Perform other duties as assigned.
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Master’s degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.
EXPERIENCE:
Over 5 years and up to and including 7 years of experience in public education within the school setting, including teaching.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:
Advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, facilitation, management, decision making, computer and organizational skills. Ability to work with students with various backgrounds and abilities. Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels. Ability to be flexible and patient and make change. Knowledge of instruction and curriculum. Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computer, word processing software and basic office equipment. English language skills required. Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred or required based on building assignment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Colorado Principal’s License.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but not limited to; training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. No specific vision abilities are required by this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to coordinate and compile. The employee is occasionally required to instruct and compute.

Resumes can be emailed to awaller@globalvillageacademy.org (only) no phone calls.

Date Posted: 2010-01-22

Closing Date: 2010-03-15