Académie Lafayette

The Middle and High School Vice-Principal assists the Head of School and Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School.. This includes providing recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.. Coordinating with the Head of School and Principal on the integration and alignment of the Middle School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards. Coordinating with the Head of School, Principal, and the Middle & High School faculty for the implementation of the Citizenship Education Program. Communicating with the Head of School & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Middle & High School

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Overview
Académie Lafayette, a K-12 French immersion public charter school in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for Middle and High School Vice Principal for the school year 2024 - 2025. The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the management of the 6-12 Campus in recruiting, supervising, and providing leadership and development opportunities to the faculty. The Vice Principal will work with the building principal to promote the success of every student in a collaborative school culture that is caring, supportive, equitable and inclusive. Status of Position
This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor. Reporting
The Middle and High School Vice-Principal reports to the Principal. Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities: The Middle and High School Vice-Principal assists the Head of School and Principal in all facets of management, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School. This includes providing recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. The Vice-Principal participates in the observation, supervision, and evaluation of the Middle & High School faculty. The Vice-Principal works with the Middle & High School faculty to implement, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the Middle & High School curricula. The Vice-Principal provides academic guidance; maintains complete academic records for all students in the Middle & High School; oversees the methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement; and oversees the grading and the reporting of standards used by the Middle & High School.
Administrative Responsibilities: The Middle & High School Vice-Principal coordinates with the Admissions and Communication Office regarding the recruitment and retention of students. Assists the Head of School and Principal in acquiring and maintaining the ongoing evaluation process of the International Baccalaureate Programs. The Vice-Principal participates in the Academic Committee meetings; the Leadership Team meetings and the Conseil d’Ecole meetings. The Vice-Principal is primarily responsible for discipline in the Middle & High Schools. Other Responsibilities
The Vice-Principal shall be assigned with the following additional tasks:
Developing, implementing and overseeing the disciplinary process, which includes, but is not limited to creating alternative classrooms for work completion, when needed and providing intervention methodologies to de-escalate emotion charged situations
Coaching teachers on how to prepare for parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
Conducting parent meetings regarding disciplinary issues
Addressing parent concerns regarding educational, interpersonal, and emotional issues with their student
Collaborating with teachers and parents to create improvement plans for both academic and behavioral issues
Managing the CARE Team for the Middle & High School
Developing a yearly professional development plan for teachers
Developing with the Principal and Counselors the Middle & High School class/teacher schedule
Maintaining a strong partnership with parents based on clear and timely communication
Coordinating with the elementary Principals and Vice Principals (4th – 5th Grades) a successful transition program for students transitioning from the Elementary School to the Middle School
Conducting bi-monthly Middle & High School meetings to guide faculty in planning activities
Coordinating with the Head of School and Principal on the integration and alignment of the Middle School French curriculum and the Missouri Core Academic standards
Coordinating with the Head of School, Principal, and the Middle & High School faculty for the implementation of the Citizenship Education Program
Communicating with the Head of School & Principal regarding the general program; upcoming activities and events; and on-going concerns or issues with the Middle & High School
Providing support to create a cohesive Académie Lafayette school community and leadership team
Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Principal Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in educational administration or equivalent
Current Administrator’s Certification from Missouri or another State, preferred, or documented educational leadership training from another country
Fluency in the French language strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills
At least five years of experience as a teacher in middle or high school is required
Experience as IB Coordinator, vice principal or principal in a middle or high school preferred Other Requirements
Be willing to pass the MACHS Federal and State Background check as well as be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry #J-18808-Ljbffr

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