Interim Assistant Principal

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Interim Assistant Principal - Charter School of Inquiry
Charter School of Inquiry (CSI) Vision
Our children are empowered to value themselves, their heritage and others, while uplifting our community and cultivating curiosity.
Charter School of Inquiry (CSI) Mission
The Charter School of Inquiry promotes a safe and supportive community for children and families by infusing the heritage and culture of people of African descent, embracing the concept of Ubuntu and promoting academic growth through challenging student-led investigations.
About the Charter School of Inquiry (CSI)
The Charter School of Inquiry (CSI) is a vibrant school community that is responding to the academic and social needs of approximately 350 students in grades K-6, primarily from Buffalo's Eastside. CSI is a unique community-based school that has emerged as a trusted institution for families in its Eastside neighborhood.
CSI successfully implements its unique, ground-breaking key design elements. Most notably, the school-wide use of the Inquiry Learning Model that fosters critical thinking and problem solving, and African and African-American infusion into all curricular areas, which allows all children to benefit from a better understanding of the history, culture, and contributions of African and African-American peoples.
Parents are overwhelmingly pleased with CSI, as evidenced by an 90% student retention rate, 100% of parents indicating that they are either highly satisfied or satisfied on an independent survey administered by Daemen College, an overall increase in enrollment of 31%, and waiting lists in most grades.
CSI recognizes the urgency of educating the whole child, and that the social curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum if students are to achieve at high levels. CSI offers a wide-range of extra-curricular programs, values field trips and in-school presentations, and offers a free extended-day program. The school-wide implementation of the Responsive Classroom approach and Restorative Justice practices has significantly reduced student suspension in the last two years.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in an elementary or secondary educational environment.
2. Minimum of two years of supervisory/leadership experience in an educational setting.
3. New York State SAS certification.
4. Proven experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data for instructional purposes.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Three professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in an urban educational setting.
2. Experience in a charter school setting.
3. Knowledge of and passion for African and African American culture, heritage, and history.
4. Knowledge of and experience with the Inquiry Learning Model.
5. Experience with the Responsive Classroom Model and Restorative Justice practices.
6. Knowledge of and experience with remote instruction.
7. Experience using AIMSweb Plus for the purpose of gathering data to support high-quality teaching and learning.
8. Experience using eSchool student data management system.
9. New York State SDA certification.
10. Knowledge of charter school law and oversight requirements.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Oversee a committee involving parents and staff members to facilitate infusing the history, heritage and culture of people of African descent and to play a role in the Black Lives Matter movement.
2. Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff assigned by the Head of School.
3. Carry out disciplinary procedures consistent with the School's Code of Conduct and Responsive Classroom model.
4. Work with instructional coaches and teachers to develop rubrics to support high-quality learning.
5. Carry out duties of DASA Coordinator, including NYS reporting.
6. Assist with State Education Department reports as needed.
7. Organize and monitor special programming and extra-curricular activities in collaboration with the Student Support Coordinator.
8. Serve as a member of the Student Support Team.
9. Supervise the planning and implementation of remote instruction.
10. Provide feedback to teachers on weekly lesson plans
11. Coordinate and oversee the administration of NYS assessments.
12. Develop opportunities for teachers and teaching assistants to grow professionally.
13. Assign substitute teachers as needed.
14. Develop high-quality professional development in coordination with other school leaders.
15. Lead faculty meetings and professional development sessions as need
16. Assume responsibility for other tasks as assigned by the Head of School

The Charter School of Inquiry promotes a collaborative model of leadership. The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Head of School and will work in collaboration with directors, coordinators, and teacher-leaders in the school community.

Building/Location : 404 Edison St. Buffalo, NY 14215

Position Status : Full time

Certification Type : School District Admin {1010}

Send Resume to : John Sheffield

Contact Person's Title : Head of School

Contact Person's Phone : 17168333250

Contact Person's Email : jsheffield@csicharter.org

Posting Link : www.csicharter.org