Assistant Principal for Academics

The Assistant Principal for Academics (APA) reports to the Principal and assists in the exercise of the overall responsibility for the ordinary operation and educational development of the school. The APA is directly responsible for curriculum evaluation and development, implementation of the school's academic policies, support for evaluation of faculty performance, and the supervision of some academic programs. He/she is an ex officio member of the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees and serves as a member of the school's administrative team. This is a full-time, 12-month position, including some evening and weekend hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds the annual master schedule and processes proposed student schedule changes throughout the year.
• Publishes grade and transcript documents, schedules, class lists, and special academic reports.
• Oversees SLUH's student information and learning management systems (PowerSchool and Canvas).
• Develops regular professional development for the community.
• Manages all dual credit and special academic programs.
• Coordinates textbook programs and academic supply initiatives, as well as overseeing relationships with vendors.
• Prepares the quarterly and semester examination schedules.
• Prepares course registration communications and processes student course and program requests.
• Leads the curriculum development, evaluation and revision process, as well as publishes the annual Curriculum Guide.
• Assists the Principal with the process of faculty evaluation, class observation, faculty development, the evaluation and improvement of the curriculum, and with planning for faculty meetings and in-service days.
• Participates in the hiring process for faculty and academic support staff.

• Mediates conflicts among parents, students, and faculty members concerning academic policies.
• Works with parents and counselors to coordinate the academic probation process.
• Creates and manages medical and special leave programs as required.
• Advises the principal on academic policies, cases, and initiatives.
• Meets regularly with the principal to review cases and projects.
• Facilitates special reports concerning the academic performance of students.
• Coordinates, with the directors of school and college counseling, all academic honors and special programs.
• Serves on the Care Team to support students in academic and personal distress.
• Works closely with counselors and teachers in creating student schedules.
• Coordinates parent-back-to-school night and parent-teacher conferences.
• Manages the administration of the Advanced Placement and 1818 programs.
• Coordinates the approval process for new courses.
• Assists in the admission process by interviewing prospective students and representing the school at various regional recruiting programs.
• Serves as a member of the committees as appointed, including the following: Instructional Council, Technology Committee, Admissions Committee, Emergency Response Team and the Academic Affairs Committee.
• Assists with the planning of awards assemblies, and graduation events.
• Supervises academic departments as assigned, such as the Innovation Lab and summer school programs.
• Shares administrative oversight duties with the admin team for major student activity and athletic events.
• Works with other school stakeholders to appropriately manage student academic records and data for use and archival purposes.
• Some classroom teaching expected in the candidate's field of expertise

• Required Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree in school administration or in an academic area
  • 8+ years of successful secondary or higher education teaching experience
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with and understanding of practical uses of technology for instruction
  • Administrative/supervisory experience
  • Experience working with adolescents

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Jesuit education
  • Strong administrative technology skills

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