Metro

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: the safety, education, and performance of the staff and students of MSA, with emphasis on grades 6 – 8.

Reports to the Executive Director

Instructional Leader
Pursues the vision and executes the mission of the school.
Coach, mentor, and evaluate teachers.
Conducts observations of teachers consistent with state statutes, authorizer goals, and directive of the executive  director.
Provides input in the scheduling process for the school year.
Evaluates the current curriculum and its instruction to ensure rigor and academic excellence is maintained.
Develops and implements an effective staff mentoring program for all educational staff with less than three years of experience at MSA.
Supports the student tutoring and LINK mentoring program.
Provides administrative leadership for an effective Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.
Answers parent questions about curriculum and gives tours to prospective families as requested.
Oversees implementation of the schoolwide Student Support Process.
Facilitates Professional Development Task Force,
Oversees CEUs and relicensure.
Develops and executes an effective Professional Development program.
Works with the School Counselors to ensure that the Friday Advisory schedule is maximized for student growth.
Participates in staff in-service training
Student Services for 6th- 8th Grade
Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.
Treats all students in an equitable manner.
Coordinates screening and benchmark assessment of students.
Leads Student Support Process.
Point of contact for middle school staff, student, and family issues regarding academics.
Oversees student behavior and consequences, both positive and corrective.
Investigates any reported student behavior incidents.
Investigates any reported teacher incidents and informs the Executive Director of findings.
Works with students, families, and staff to provide effective academic and behavioral interventions.
Listens to and resolves staff, student, and family issues regarding school policies for grades 6 – 8.
Attends IEP and 504 meetings as district representative when required.
Leads 6-8 grade level meetings.
Leads department or staff meetings as needed.
Ensures all mandated reports are submitted on time and accurately.
Ensures adequate supervision occurs for student lunch activities in Building A.
Coordinates gym needs with the High School Assistant Director.

Communication and Interaction
Actively participates with parents/guardians and staff to promote communication and collaborations in a timely fashion.
Maintains and follows the chain of communication to foster an effective system of communication between teachers, staff, students, and parents/guardians.
Resolves internal and external inquiries from parents/guardians, employees, and outside organizations regarding school operations and policy.
Participates in administrative team meetings.
Provides the Executive Director with a monthly update on individual goals.
Attends/participates in weekly staff meetings.
Informs the Executive Director of any safety issues that arise.
Assists with improved communications between advisors/parents/guardians/staff as needed.
Provides content for the MSA daily announcements, as well as weekly staff and community newsletters and updates.
Informs the school community about educational practices and trends as well as the policies, practices, successes, and challenges.

Facility Services for Building A
Oversees building safety and maintenance during regular school hours.
Leads Building Crisis Management Team in the absence of the Executive Director.
Ensure proper maintenance is conducted during inclement weather days.
Coordinates for the upkeep and maintenance of building A.
Provide the Executive Director with a building capital improvement list by June 1st.

Staff Supervision
Implements and follows the Teacher Growth Plan as needed.
Submits recommendations to the Executive Director for staff retention.
Provides direction for the Middle School teaching staff, other educational staff, lunch monitors, and Middle School Office Manager.
Evaluates teacher and staff members in grades 6 – 12 using the Math and Science Academy’s Board of Directors approved evaluation process and procedures as directed by the Director before the end of March.
Communicates re-licensure requirements to staff as needed/required.
Distributes Professional Development CEU’s to staff upon completion of training.
Hires and oversees part time staff including lunch monitors and parking lot attendants.

Governance
Attends Board of Directors meetings as requested.
Develops reports and works on committees as assigned.
Creates and presents the World’s Best Workforce report to the MSA community.
Chairs and manages the Annual Funding Committee.

Other
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Oversees Back to School Night, Open House for Prospective Students, and 6th Grade Informational Meeting.
Attends 6th Grade Picnic in late August.
Promotes an active Health and Wellness program for all staff.
Other duties as assigned.