Tapestry Charter School

65 Great Arrow

Buffalo , NY 14216

Certified - Administrative - Elementary Asst Principal {EAPR}

Job Number 3300042661

Start Date

Open Date 07/27/2023

Closing Date

Position: K-4 Assistant Principal

Status: 12 Month/ Exempt

Reports To: K-4 Principal

General Summary

Under the direction of the K-4 school principal, the Tapestry K-4 Assistant Principal is responsible for the safe and smooth operations of the school. This role works closely with the Director of Student Services, the building principal, counselor(s) and student support roles to ensure students and staff have a vibrant, positive and productive experience at Tapestry. The Assistant Principal leads the dimension of Character, from the annual work plan. This role assumes full responsibility for school operations in the absence of the principal. The Assistant Principal is critical in supporting the mission and values of Tapestry through a restorative and equity-based lens.

Mission: To educate and inspire a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Core Values: Perseverance, integrity, Responsibility and respect (PIRR)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in development and management of daily operations, safety, and administrative processes. (Creating & communicating the Arrival, Dismissal, and Duty Schedules)
Leads the attendance team meetings and implements policies and expectations reflected in the K-4 Handbook for all students.
Maintain school-wide focus on high expectations of student achievement and behavior by driving key initiatives when collaborating with principal and Compass leadership based upon the school-wide work plan.
Collaborate with administrative assistants making sure all transportation needs are coordinated annually. (Out of district only)
Support in the coordination and facilitating of all existing 504 meetings.
Complete the comprehensive APPR process on all Teaching Partners.
Complete APPR for Student Support role.
Participate in recruitment and hiring as needed; specifically, working with Human Resources on hiring Teaching Partners.

Soft Skills

Effectively build and maintain relationships with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders that establish mutual trust and respect.
Develop and cultivate a school wide culture that fosters positive relationships across all levels with all stakeholders.
Continuously develop emotional intelligence around: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Awareness & Relationship-Management.

Student Safety and Discipline

Create, revise and communicate out the K-4 Handbook annually.
Serve as the K-4 DASA Coordinator.
Lead the K-4 team on Powerschool MBA data usage and analysis.
Manages behavioral issues in alignment with Tapestry's Code of Conduct and restorative practices while ensuring the learning environment is positive and productive.
Initiates and coordinates Check in Check Out system (CICO)
Collaborates with the school counselor, student support and Director of Student Services to develop comprehensive plans for students and families.
Performs observations to kid watch in supporting behavioral intervention planning.
Investigate concerns with students and in collaboration with the principal to determine appropriate remedies.
Leads and trains the K-4 team on restorative justice practices across all settings.
Provides all stakeholders, including parents, teachers and other administrators with classroom/school-wide behavior management strategies.
Implements our Code of Conduct in a timely manner, across all settings with excellent parent communication.
Hold restorative re-entry meetings with support from the school community.
Provide responsive professional development as it pertains to restorative justice and discipline data.

Committee Work

Oversee student life activities including athletics, after school clubs, programs and social activities with the principal.
Attend K-12 District-level Compass meetings.
Actively participate in the Instructional Leadership Committee as it pertains to the dimension of Character.
Lead the Character & Culture Committee and the sub committees.
Hold Climate meetings regularly to respond to the data, trends and needs of the school.
Coordinate with the Community Meeting Team for monthly meetings.

Maintain Accurate Records

Maintain accurate disciplinary and restorative records.
Maintain RtI forms and behavior intervention plans.
Lead the Attendance Committee & maintain attendance records and interventions with agendas, communications and minutes.

Communication

Contributes to the K-4 Weekly Internal Newsletter around updates, school-wide goals, data and initiatives.
Contributes to the K-4 external Family monthly Newsletter.
Collaborates & coordinates communication around school-wide events & initiatives.
Communicates with all stakeholders around discipline and restorative practices and processes.
Continuously examines communication processes to ensure agendas, minutes and notes are collaborative and shared.

Other

Other Duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team.
Ability to provide excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively and interact effectively with different audiences.
Knowledge of applicable laws, Education code, regulations that govern educational practices.
Experience with instructional leadership, including demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and developing teachers.
Ability to collect and analyze data.

Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387) for this job posting.

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Required Certification Type Asst Elem Sch Princ {1023}

Contact Person's Name Lauren Pratt

Contact Person's Title Director of People Operations

Contact Person's Phone 7162045883

Contact Person's Email prattl@tapestryschool.org

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