Transitional School Administrator

Position: Transitional School Administrator

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Alternative Education Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $50.00/hr

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Director of Alternative Education Programs and in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12 WV State Board Policy 5310

Job Overview:

The Transitional School Administratoroversees a specialized after-school program operating from 3 PM to 7 PM designed for students with behavioral challenges. The program aims to support students in developing social-emotional skills improving behavior and facilitating a successful transition back to mainstream educational settings or other appropriate environments. The Coordinator will ensure that the program provides a structured and supportive environment tailored to the needs of students with behavioral difficulties.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provide curriculum and instructional leadership and support to implement the programs of study for all learners including instructional procedures in compliance with federal state and county policies and procedures;

2. Develop new student programs and services;

3. Manage staff students and facilities so as to create an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning for all: students staff and community;

4. Support staff as they take on restructuring challenges that fit the mission of the school/program;

5. Implement a system to monitor student progress and to improve student performance;

6. Plan direct and/or coordinate an ongoing school/program improvement process;

7. Develop a procedure for long-term planning for school/program improvement efforts;

8. Establish and maintain positive public and employee relations;

9. Constantly remind staff students and community of the vision the program has for the students and community it serves;

10. Help to interview and recommend qualified personnel for appointment to positions in the building;

11. Insure the evaluation of staff is timely and completed in an open and honest manner;

12. Plan direct and/or coordinate staff development for personnel within the school/program;

13. Establish and use sound accounting procedures in accordance with district policies and procedures and maintain program funds in a business-like manner;

14. Acquire flexible resources through competitive grants and from assistance from businesses;

15. Maintain professional work habits;

16. Maintain and upgrade professional skills;

17. Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports records lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the schools administration;

18. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary according to due process to the rights of students;

19. Assume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school building;

20. Act as a liaison between the program and the community interpreting activities and policies of the program and encouraging community participation in school life; and

21. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Alternative Programs.

Qualifications:

1. Must have completed an educational administration program from an accredited school.

2. Hold and maintain West Virginia certification as a principal at grades 6-12;

3. Minimum of two years administrative experience preferred with preference for person with administrative experience related to the position;

4. Secondary teaching experience required;

5. The applicant must demonstrate skills in:

a. Staff relations including but not limited to the development and use of skills necessary to make a positive use of faculty senates to manage faculty and staff with courtesy and mutual respect coach and motivate employees and to build consensus as a means of management;

b. School community leadership qualities including but not limited to the ability to organize and leverage community initiative communicate effectively work effectively with local school improvement councils manage change resolve conflict and reflect the highest personal values;

c. Educational proficiencies including but not limited to knowledge of curriculum instructional techniques student learning styles student assessment criteria school personnel performance evaluation skills and family issues;

d. Administrative skills including but not limited to organizational fiscal public policy and total quality management skills and techniques.

6. Demonstrate curriculum and instructional leadership including management of compliance with federal and state policies and procedures;

7. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of management operations in an evening secondary school setting;

8. Demonstrate personal and technical skills to support others daily as they take on major challenges;

9. Demonstrate current knowledge of educational research and development;

10. Demonstrate a clear sense of understanding purpose and vision for what schools in the year 2025 and beyond must be especially in technology areas;

11. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills;

12. Demonstrate knowledge and ability regarding organizational relationships associated with coordinating the responsibilities of the position to the needs of the school system

Physical Demands: The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach stand walk lift grasp write talk hear see use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently move or lift at least 10 pounds of materials.

Work Environment: The work environment described is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly the setting of this job is indoors and will require onsite visits to multiple locations.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority