DC Virgo Preparatory Academy | Assistant Principal

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We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title DC Virgo Preparatory Academy | Assistant Principal External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32619 Vacancy Number E1185 Position Number 1537 Location of Workplace Other Home Department DC Virgo Prep Academy Division Academic Affairs - 30 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Assistant Principal supports the principal in the daily operations of the school. In addition to supporting the academic program, the assistant principal is responsible for managerial duties which can include busing, student management, test coordination, and facilities. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with and supports teachers, students, and families. The Assistant Principal will evaluate staff and perform other duties as directed by the principal.

This position will operate as a member of the school's kinship network and an extended family unit. The kinship network will support the growth and development of all students. The Assistant Principal will actively participate as members of professional learning communities with colleagues and faculty from the Watson College of Education.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree in School Administration or related field, minimum 5 years of teaching experience

• Valid North Carolina school administrator license or eligible to hold such license;

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated success working with diverse populations and students who have historically struggled academically and socially;

• Demonstrated evidence of instructional leadership in providing professional development relative to school improvement initiatives;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents;

• Demonstrated school or district level leadership;

• Proven/documented excellence as a classroom teacher;

• Demonstrated functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of related software and collaborative environments (ex. Microsoft Office Professional software programs and Google Classroom);

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested;

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum relative to foundational literacy and math;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment;

• Ability to maintain a structured classroom environment that promotes and enhances inquiry-based learning;

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and wellbeing of students;

• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes;

• Ability to support, and work collaboratively with candidate/ student teachers and administrative interns.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience mentoring pre-service or beginning teachers and/or administrative interns;

• 5 or more years demonstrated success working with diverse populations and students who have historically struggled academically and socially;

• Eligible to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Required Certifications or Licensures

Valid North Carolina school administrator license or eligible to hold such license

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in kindergarten through eighth grades. Our model creates kinship networks, extended family units that support student growth and development. Our learning community is personalized, inquiry-based, experiential, and reflective.

College/School Information

The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a growing college with over 60 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master's programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master's and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region. The Watson College of Education is committed to inclusiveness and to embracing unique contributions. This commitment to diversity is embedded in our mission and value statements.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year 12J (July-June) FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 06/28/2024 Posting Close Date

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