Instructional Management

Oversees instructional and managerial program to validate effectiveness of program outcomes and use results to make adaptations; and

Collaborates with charter committee on planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of charter education program.  Involves students and community members when appropriate.

School or Organization Morale

Establishes resources and materials to aid teaching staff in achieving instructional goals; and

Encourages partnership and team building among charter members and illicit their participation in decision-making process;

Uses effective communication practices with PGCPS System, CMIT Board, staff, students, parents and community;

Articulates and advertises requirements for high-level performance to staff and students; and

Handles conflicts quickly and efficiently.                                                                  

School or Organization Improvement

Collaborates with staff for united school improvement plan.  Advises on planning activities and puts programs in place to ensure charter mission goals are met;

Recognizes, reviews, and applies data to encourage school improvement;

Plans and implements yearly charter objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using an effective planning process and site-based decision-making team; and

Provides information system and records enabling progress of performance objectives in relation to the Academic Excellence Indicator to be shown.

Personnel Management

Interviews, chooses and orients new employees.  Confirms all personnel assigned to the charter;

Instructs staff of performance requirements in relation to instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public;

Holds employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations;

Designates and promotes charter staff members;

Notifies the CMIT Board and PGCPS System on employees who need termination, suspension or non-renewal;

Collaborates with appropriate committees to outline and implement activities for professional development; and

Collaborates with subordinates to plan and accomplish professional growth goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions

Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools, County Executive’s Rules that apply to charter schools and local charter policy;

Documents needs of charter programs to develop accurate budget; 

Ensures compliance of budget guidelines. Maintains fiscal control. Reports accurate fiscal information;

Gathers, manages and files all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisitions textbooks; and

Ensures school facilities are managed effectively.  Oversees facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe charter.

Student Management

Collaborates with staff and students to design a student discipline plan that encourages a positive learning environment and enhances student’s behavior.

Provides for uniform enforcement of school rules and oversees appropriate and reasonable student discipline as issued in accordance with the student handbook; and

Holds parent/teacher/student conferences in regards to the student and school issues.

Professional Growth and Development

Enriches job skills through professional development; and

Models professional, ethical and responsible behavior.  Serves as an example for all charter staff.

Charter and Community Responsibilities

Conveys the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission;

Illustrates understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs; and 

Demonstrates use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.