Assistant School Leader

We are seeking a dynamic and progressive Assistant School Leader who is committed to advancing the SEEQS mission and vision. The Assistant School Leader will assist the School Leader in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. He or she will be responsible for leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and coaching staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The Assistant School Leader will serve in the capacity of the School Leader during the School Leader’s absence from the school. The Assistant School Leader serves as a member of the administrative team to develop and implement the total school program.

Qualifications

All SEEQS faculty members are adults who:
  • love working with and being mentors for young people
  • are passionate about the power of collaborating with others
  • are self-reflective, lifelong learners
  • are flexible and open to adjustments and improvements
  • have an excellent sense of humor
  • take on leadership positions
  • use technology proficiently
  • are committed to implementing sustainable practices and philosophy

Assistant School Leader Qualifications:
  • Able to communicate positively, clearly, and effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Strong  time-management skills and ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong organizational skills and habits
  • Effective in multiple roles: working independently, as a partner, as part of a team, and as a team leader
  • Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
  • Certification in Educational Leadership, School School Leader or Professional School School Leader, or Administration and Supervision.
  • Minimum of three (3) years classroom teaching experience and/or administrative experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Disposition:
  • Knowledge of charter school management in Hawaii
  • Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.  
  • Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.  
  • Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.  
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of, and ability to, develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.  
  • Knowledge of understanding of adolescent physical, emotional, and intellectual development.  
  • Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques such as Positive Behavior Support (PBS).  Ability to promote and follow Board and Administrative policies, and building and department procedures.  
  • Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.  
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
  • Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation, assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school.  
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers and other stakeholders.  
  • Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.  
  • Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  
  • Qualify for a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.

Major Responsibilities

  • Assists the School Leader in the discharge of his/her duties at all times and acts in the capacity of the School Leader during the School Leader’s absence from the school.
  • Assists in the role of instructional leader to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive, to the implementation of the school’s instructional programs and goals.
  • Assists with scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials; analyzes test data; determines ways to improve instruction and student goals.
  • Assists the School Leader in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction.  
  • Assists in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.  
  • Assists in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures and general building practices.  
  • Supports teachers who have students with behavior problems.  
  • Assists the School Leader with developing and managing the school budget and implementation of Human Resources policies.
  • Maintains accurate student attendance records and strives to promote good student attendance.  
  • Assists with student orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
  • Cooperates with the juvenile court system, and social service agencies.  
  • Assumes responsibility for implementing discipline procedures as stated in the Student Handbook.
  • Develops innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors.  
  • Acts in a supportive role with the School Leader in work with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communications and ensure positive relations with parents, business leaders and community members.
  • Listens and responds to parent concerns with sensitivity.
  • Conducts parent and student meetings and attends after-school activities.
  • Promotes good school-parent relationships when discussing specific student problems with parents.
  • Assists in organizing parent conferences, back-to-school nights and other times when staff is available to parents to discuss their child’s learning and behavior.  
  • Represents the School Leader, in his/her absence, at school activities.  
  • Works with teachers and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness. Assists in supervision of custodial staff; creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment.  
  • Develops and manages a campus supervision plan and supervises the campus supervisors. Organizes and directs supervision during lunch periods.  
  • Works in conjunction with the School Leader in supervising all school activities, i.e., field trips, orientation programs, assemblies, plays, musicals, and other special events.  
  • Supports substitute teachers in carrying out their duties.  
  • Supervises administrative detention for students.  
  • Assists in the promotion of positive school climate and staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel.  
  • Promotes school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, lockdown, etc. Provides first aid and CPR if needed.  
  • Conducts search and seizures, works with law enforcement and enforces discipline policies.  
  • Implements co-curricular activities, including athletics, athletic supervision and clubs.
  • Assists with developing the master schedule.  
  • Assists with: hiring and orientation of licensed and classified staff; teacher and classified employee evaluation; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings and in-services; communications; listening, providing and receiving feedback, and encouragement for all staff.
  • Attends conferences, workshops and meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education. Attends meetings of the school site council, advisory committees, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday.  
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the School Leader.

How to Apply

Prepare and submit the following:
  1. Resume stating your qualifications and relevant experience (max 2 pgs)
  2. Statement of interest that answers the question “Why are you an excellent candidate for our school?”  Limit your response to no more than one page, single-spaced, 12 pt. font, with one inch margins.
Submit these items via email, as attachments (in user-friendly formats), to employment@seeqs.org. Please include "Assistant School Leader position" in the subject line.

Hiring Process

Applications will be accepted on a ongoing basis until the position is filled. Final candidates will be expected to complete an employment application and provide college or university transcripts. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of employment verification, background check, and fingerprinting.

The successful candidate will be hired as a 12-month  employee, beginning in July 2016.  

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.