Deputy Head of School / Principal

Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School

528 South Park Ave

Buffalo , NY 14204

Certified - Administrative - School Building Leader (SBL)

Job Number 3300047160

Start Date

Open Date 05/08/2024

Closing Date 06/30/2024

Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports:

• Director of Academic Support

• Assistant Principal for Academic Operations

• Assistant Principal for Culture

• Teachers

Responsibilities

INSTRUCTIONAL & SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

• Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the school community to achieve outstanding performance in the school's mission of preparing each student for college graduation and positive community impact

• Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading the educational program

• Effectively manage faculty and staff

• Oversee curriculum development and assessment

• Implement effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform decisions

• Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards

• Select and share effective curricular and instructional practices from and with other schools

• Serve as point person for all students and families

EVALUATION & FEEDBACK

• Oversee faculty and staff of the school, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal

• Manage teaching staff, including professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions

• Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after school tutoring

• Foster commitment among faculty and staff to the development and fulfillment of the school's mission and objectives

• Hold teachers accountable for meeting high standards for student academic and behavioral performance

• Work with staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction

• Work with staff to foster consistency among staff in enforcing the Student and Family Handbook and other school-wide discipline policies

• Facilitate positive faculty dynamics

• Work with Academic Support Coordinator to ensure 504 accommodations, IEP modifications, and counseling needs are met

• All other duties as assigned by the Head of School/CEO

STUDENT SUPPORT/SCHOOL CULTURE

• Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of the school to support students' academic and socio-emotional development

• Provide leadership to all staff and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture

• Oversee students' academic and behavioral program, including disciplinary decisions, enforcement of the Student and Family Handbook, scheduling and class decisions, educational program, and assessment and accountability

• Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school's college mission are being created and maintained, grade by grade, year to year

• Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class

• Ensure effective exam preparation to ensure student success

• Work with appropriate staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of the after school enrichment programs

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school

• Work with Senior Operations Manager and Director of Family Support to lead the school's administrative program

• As directed by the Head of School/CEO

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Salary: From 95000.00

Salary: To 110000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Permanent

Position Status Full time

Start Date 7/1/2024

Required Certification Type School Building Leader {1012}

Contact Person's Name Dr. Christopher Manning

Contact Person's Title Head of School / CEO

Contact Person's Phone 7166029472

Contact Person's Email cmanning@buffalocreekacademy.org

Job Posting Link https://www.buffalocreekacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2196775&type=d&pREC_ID=2190848