2024-2025 - Assistant Principal / Literacy Coach - AAJP

Job Title: Assistant Principal / Literacy Coach 

Organization:  Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish 

Location: 979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056 

Reports To:  Executive Director

Hiring Status: At-Will 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

FTE:  1.0 

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm 

Reporting Days: 245, 12 months 

Compensation: Salary 

Starting Pay: $60,000-$79,000, DOE; 
Start Date: July 2024

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

• Education: Master’s Degree
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and/or school leadership experience in a multi-cultural/diverse setting. 
• Certification: Principal Certificate and/or Education Administrator License 
• Background: Clear FBI background check
• Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred 

Our Mission 

The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 

School Culture 

Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish fosters a unique organizational culture that transforms educators into motivators, innovators, and pivotal contributors to our mission. Our inclusive environment ensures that every voice is valued and heard, whether through sharing ideas, feedback, or participating in decision-making. Collaboration is at the heart of our operation, promoting a united and effective educational approach. 

We extend our impact beyond classroom walls, engaging deeply with the New Orleans community. This involvement brings education to life, making it relevant and enriching for both our students and teachers. At Athlos Academy, you're part of a welcoming, family-like community, not just a school. 

In essence, Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish is more than a workplace; it's a place where both experienced and new educators can thrive, make a meaningful difference, and grow in a supportive, community-oriented environment. 

Benefits 

• Multiple stipend and bonus opportunities 
• Level pay option for consistent pay year-round 
• Paid staff referral program 
• Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match 
• Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide. 
• Safety trainings and security cameras
• 26 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours 
• Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children 
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access 
• Classroom supply reimbursement 
• Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship 
• Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year 
• Opportunity to grow professionally 

Job Duties 

Leadership Duties 

• Provide leadership and support on adopting research-proven, standards-based, student-centered instructional practices 
• Oversees teachers in creating coherency in instructional practices and routines within the school that model a growth mindset 
• Assist teachers in effectively gathering and using relevant student data to improve instruction 
• Assist the school leader as needed with student achievement goals 
• Support the implementation of the Athlos behavior management philosophy that utilizes aspects of PBIS and restorative practices 
• In collaboration with the school leader and leadership team, designs and executes a successful model of professional development 
• Guide implementation and execution of teaching strategies and school-wide structures in accordance with the Athlos model 
• Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out. 
• Collaborate with the leadership team to establish a culture of excellence that values the individual and embraces the group 
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Management Team 
• Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations or grant proposals to solicit program funding. 

Coach Duties 

• Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and use, and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, lesson plans, and set performance goals and objectives.
• Create school improvement plans, using student performance data. 
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas for improvement. 
• Model best instructional practices, strategies, and classroom management 

Testing Coordinator Duties 

• Coordinate state testing and accountability program. 
• Manage all facets of achievement testing to include storage, security, inventory, ordering, scheduling, delivery and pickup, scanning, scoring, pre-coding, test disposal, testing modifications, printing of scoring reports, and distribution of scoring reports to schools. 
• Provide appropriate training regarding test administration requirements for school audiences and curriculum and instruction staff. 
• Operate state developed software to support the testing program. 
• Attending all state and regional testing meetings. 
• Conduct all required testing training for staff. 
• Provide data reports on test results for admin. 
• Assist with benchmark testing as well as progress monitoring 

Classroom and School Culture 

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
• Holds high expectations for student behavior.
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Communication 

• Confers with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, student behavior or learning challenges. 
• Counsels and provides guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
• Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism 

• Models the Athlos culture.
• Implements school policies.
• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development.
• Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Honors schedules and deadlines.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage students and staff. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. 
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom. 
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs. 
• Must be able to see in close range and far range. 
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds. 
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment. 
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.