Shelby County Schools

Site Administrator - Summer Learning Academy

Posted Date 2 months ago(3/11/2024 1:00 AM)
Location Name
Central Office
Category
Central Office
# of Openings
10
Close Date
5/10/2024
Subject
High School Principal

Purpose and Scope

Supervises the day to day operations of the Summer Learning Academy to ensure quality instruction and the safety of the staff and students. Communicates behavior expectations and consequences of action to staff, students and parents. Administers discipline when necessary to correct disruptive behavior. Oversees the opening and closing of Summer Learning Academy. Ensures compliance with all state, district, and Summer Learning Academy policies and procedures. Ensures all state and district documents are submitted on time.

Essential Job Functions

1. Supervises the day to day operations of the Summer Learning Academy.
2. Complies with all state, district, and Spring school policies and procedures. Submits all required state and district documents.
3. Collaborates with host school administration and Summer Learning Coordinator on facilities use including room assignments, administrative space, copier availability, teachers’ lounge, off-limits areas and building cleanliness. Ensures availability of instruction resources including textbooks, calculators, paper, binders and pens.
4. Monitors SCS email and ensures cell phone connectivity daily to be in contact with District staff and the management over Summer Learning for issues, updates and urgent communication.
5. Assigns teachers to equitably distribute students. Reviews and practices the local Emergency Management Plan. Develops procedures to secure all assets and host school resources emphasizing control of and liability for assets. Coordinates with host school administration for lockable storage space for the staff’s personal items.
6. Conducts staff orientation prior to the opening of Summer Learning Academy. Ensures that staff contracts are accurate. Ensures that the staff understands that Summer Learning operations are conducted ONLY in specified areas of the host site and that existing technology can ONLY be used IF approved by the host school principal and the management over Summer Learning. Otherwise, the staff member will be personally financially responsible for any loss or damage that occurs.
7. Establishes and monitors protocols for acceptable student dress, for restroom facilities, for adequate supervision and safety precautions for student arrival or departure, for non-classroom staff assignments to security checks and waiting areas, for ensuring adequate supervision of all areas where students gather and for ensuring that the staff follows security procedures for visitors.
8. Ensures students are accurately enrolled in the proper classes. Verifies teacher and student rosters and assignments.
9. Arrives at site daily at least 30 minutes early. Ensures site is open, clean and climate controlled. Institutes back-up plans for relocating classes when necessary. Ensures staff arrives on time and timesheets are accurately completed and submitted to the management over Summer Learning Academy.
10. Monitors classroom operations regularly for content delivery, student behavior and to conduct formal and informal classroom observations of teacher performance. Monitors lunch room activities during meal times.
11. Applies the SCS Code of Conduct and school behavior expectations to guide disciplinary actions for disruptive student behavior. Ensures all major offenses are fully documented. Ensures minor disciplinary actions are resolved as quickly as possible to minimize the loss of instructional time.
12. At the end of the day, ensures all staff and students have departed and the facilities are secure before leaving 30 minutes or later after school ends.
13. Monitors student attendance. Contacts parents to ensure a clear understanding of expectations and consequences of student behavior.
14. Ensures teachers accurately compute and submit grades on time, guidance counselors document students who intend to graduate and the list of students completing graduation requirements is validated and provided to the management over Summer Learning Academy.
15. Oversees the school closing process when Summer Learning Academy ends. Returns all supplies to the proper sites.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a closely related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of teaching or training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or paid, exempt level directly relevant experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position for a total of eight (8) years. Active SCS Assistant Principal in good standing required.

The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of Summer Learning Academy and attendance at the Summer Learning Academy graduation. May involve missing some district training opportunities. Attendance at ALL preparatory planning sessions and periodic administrative meetings. Availability prior to the end of the regular school assignment contract to participate in Summer Learning Academy school setup and preparation. Availability for Summer Learning Academy closeout operations which may occur after the new academic year contract has started.

This position is for SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMY ONLY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• self-motivation
• high energy level
• verbal and written communication skills
• attention to detail
• high work standards
• problem solving
• organizing and planning
• learning orientation
• critical thinking
• stress tolerance
• flexibility
• adaptability
• initiative

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers
Unavoidable Hazards: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.
Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

Additional Job Details

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

SCS does not discriminate in its programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap/disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, or age (40 or older).

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