Secondary School Vice Principal

2 weeks ago

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Full time
POSITION: Vice Principal - Secondary School

LOCATION: Kansas City, Kansas

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a prominent urban educational institution that caters to a diverse student body of approximately 21,000 individuals, representing over 60 languages spoken at home. KCKPS proudly includes Sumner Academy, recognized as the #6 top-rated secondary school in the United States and the leading secondary school in Kansas according to national rankings.

As the fifth largest school district in Kansas, KCKPS operates with a comprehensive network that includes Head Start programs, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools. Our student demographic consists of approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To effectively support our students, the district employs around 4,000 staff members, including over 1,800 educators.

OBJECTIVE:

To play a vital role within the administrative team, providing leadership in instructional practices for both students and faculty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist the principal in the overall management of the school.
  • Act as the instructional leader for a designated Small Learning Community.
  • Uphold the policies set forth by the Board of Education.
  • Manage record-keeping duties as delegated by the principal or as dictated by professional standards.
  • Be prepared to assume the principal's responsibilities in their absence.
  • Conduct evaluations of teaching staff.
  • Engage with parents regarding student performance and behavioral matters.
  • Support the supervision of extracurricular activities.
  • Execute additional administrative tasks as assigned by the principal, including but not limited to:
  • Overseeing a small learning community;
  • Coaching collaborative teams;
  • Assisting in the development of the master schedule and student schedules;
  • Monitoring student behavior;
  • Assigning and overseeing teachers for extracurricular duties;
  • Tracking student attendance;
  • Maintaining the school calendar;
  • Coordinating with transportation services;
  • Preparing school newsletters;
  • Planning and organizing programs for students and parents;
  • Effectively enforcing school rules and expectations.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess or be eligible for Kansas Certification as a Building Administrator.
  • Have a minimum of five years of successful experience as a teacher at the middle or high school level.
  • Exhibit knowledge of effective instructional methods.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate as part of a team.
  • Ability to engage effectively with students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
  • Proficient in planning, organizing, and executing activities and programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to assist teachers in enhancing their classroom performance.
  • Critical thinking skills to provide constructive feedback and resolve issues related to school administration.
  • Preferred: English as a Second Language endorsement or commitment to obtain it.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to address practical problems and navigate various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Capability to interpret diverse instructions provided in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled formats.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Capable of writing reports, general curriculum, and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and communicate. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may need to push items of similar weight. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

COMMUNICATION:

Maintain open lines of communication with teachers, school personnel, and parents/guardians to foster cooperative efforts that meet the educational needs of students. Provide health services, information, and counseling effectively to enhance the well-being of the school community. Complete necessary reports and maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.

ORGANIZATION:

Keep a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation. Ensure the daily operation of the health office facility and its supplies.

Utilize available technology effectively in performing duties. Carry out other related tasks as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, consistent with a standard educational setting. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, productivity, and well-being of students.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral forms.

Terms of Employment: 216 days

Salary: Based on KCKPS Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises: Building Staff (as assigned by the Principal)

Evaluation: Conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined by the USD #500 Board of Education.

Signatures:

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position may perform additional duties as assigned.

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