Jobbörse

Under the supervision of the Head of School, the Assistant Principal will oversee the day-to-day Biblically grounded academic instruction and Christian character development of students. The Assistant Principal will work with teachers and staff and be primarily responsible for managing the policies, regulations and procedures. This individual will serve as a minister of Christ in all activities performed as an employee of Cornerstone Christian Academy/Cornerstone Chapel. The Assistant Principal will ensure that all students are instilled with a Biblical worldview and supervised in a safe and loving Christ-centered learning environment. The Assistant Principal must be willing to take the leadership role in serving the students, their parents, the faculty and staff, and the community at large while upholding the mission and vision of CCA as set forth by the CCA School Board, its Chancellor, and the Head of School. The Assistant Principal must have a strong and active relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to lead with a humble heart, a passion for Christian education, and a calling to serve at Cornerstone Christian Academy. The Assistant Principal will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence

Education

• Master's Degree (or higher) in Education or Administration from an accredited university

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience in a public school or accredited nonpublic school that requires licensure
• Previous experience as an Educational Administrator preferred
• Previous experience working in a Christian school environment preferred

Certifications / Licenses

• Virginia Teaching Certificate or eligible for certification
• Certificate in Educational Leadership or equivalent experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Articulate and engaging presenter
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with leadership, peers, faculty, students, parents, volunteers and the external community
• Strong leader who is able to motivate others
• Able to provide Biblical counsel to students and parents when dealing with difficult situations

Technologies

• Must be skilled at technology and its applications within the school

Physical Capabilities

• Able to maintain mobility throughout the workday within a school environment to include prolonged periods of walking, standing and sitting
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to move from place to place, building to building and travel to attend meetings
• Able to walk up and down stairs

Personal Characteristics

• Affirms CCA's Articles of Faith
• Regular attender of Cornerstone Chapel
• Exemplifies Christian behavior in attitude, speech and actions towards others
• Responsible leader who adheres to high ethical standards
• Displays a high degree of emotional intelligence as evidenced by sensitivity to others and willingness to listen and take responsibility for actions / mistakes
• Maintains a modest, professional, and clean personal appearance consistent with school policy

Work Hours / Travel

• Workweek is consistent with standard school schedule of Monday through Friday with occasional work in the evenings or on weekends for special school events and activities
• School related travel as necessary

Essential Functions Educational Planning and Management

• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum ensuring alignment with the overall mission and vision of the school
• Review and approve all teacher-generated lesson plans
• Ensure that the school is well equipped with teaching materials, supplies and other needed resources
• Oversee all achievement and standardized testing
• Ensure accuracy of all student records
• Implement effective student reporting and evaluation procedures
• Recommend resources to optimize student learning

Essential Functions Administrative Leadership and Staff Development

• Collaborate with the CCA finance department to review annual budgets and make recommendations for needs and expenditures
• Directly supervise and annually assess all staff and recommend staff development opportunities through conferences and workshops
• Manage staff schedules and annual events calendar
• Follow all established personnel management procedures
• Tactfully and prayerfully counsel employees and manage employee issues in accordance with Biblical principles and with a spirit of grace
• Conduct regular classroom visits in an effort to provide encouragement and constructive feedback to teachers
• Identify hiring needs within the teacher team and oversee the recruitment and selection process
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations
• Oversee book and supply orders for grades 9-12 as directed by the High School Principal and Director of Academics.
• Organize and oversee achievement and standardized testing and exams as directed by the High School Principal and Director of Academics
• Assist with teacher evaluations as directed by the High School Principal and Director of Academics.
• Manage various administrative tasks involving grades 9-12 as directed by the High School Principal

Essential Functions Student Leadership and Parent Interaction

• Lead by example to encourage the development of a positive Christian school culture
• Enforce the school's disciplinary policy, dress code, and standards of behavior
• Be the initial point of contact for disciplinary issues involving high school students
• Maintain records of student behavior incidents and coordinate parent meetings to address disciplinary actions
• Provide for the safety, supervision and health of all students while under the care of the school
• Demonstrate the fruit of the spirit through genuine love and care for all students
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with parents by proactively engaging in regular communication, responding to parental concerns, and encouraging parental involvement in school events and activities
• Monitor teacher correspondence with others and sit in on parent-teacher conferences when needed