Vice-Principal of Curriculum and Instruction responsibilities include the following: I. Faculty Supervision A. Observe, supervise as needed, and evaluate faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum; to supervise the teaching process, and to review and evaluate academic programs B. Assist as needed in the hiring process of faculty members C. Make recommendations to the Principal regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. D. Monitor and supervise all teachers’ grade reporting, ensure grades are posted regularly (bi-monthly) E. ensure gradebook set up is done properly (once per semester) F. field phone calls and personal visits from parents with teacher complaints; follow up with teacher and document (monthly) G. mitigate parent complaints (weekly) H. Monitor the Power of Ten program II. Department Chairs A. Coordinate and conduct the Meetings of the Department Heads. B. collect materials throughout the year requested by administration (occasionally) C. monitor departments’ progress and address schoolwide academic concerns (monthly) D. Direct supervisor of Department Chairs E. Conduct regular meetings with faculty and with Department Chairs, which will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern. F. Help department chairs to resolve conflicts. III. Professional Development A. Serve a liaison between Stockton Unified School District and Saint Mary’s High School. Applying annually for a grant to receive Title 2 funding. B. Serve as a resource for faculty, recommending workshops, speakers, programs, school observations, etc. C. Conduct workshops for faculty to keep faculty informed of current trends/research in curriculum and instruction. D. Coordinate professional development for teaching staff related to remote learning, active learning and other topics. (quarterly) IV. New Teacher Training/ Teacher Support A. Run New Teacher Orientation prior to the start of the school year B. Orient new teachers with standard teaching tools, attempt to give them a basic-proficient usage level C. Follow up on training during first quarter D. Establish programs for the orientation of new teachers, for in-service training of all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers, to ensure that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies in all areas of the school operation. E. Orient new teachers, especially with PowerSchool, Schoology, G suit, iPad and Turnitin.com (Educational Technologist) F. Monitor teachers who are enrolled in the teacher induction program through Stockton Unified School District. V. Curriculum coordinator A. Oversee the Instructional Coach B. Maintain course accreditation through UC/CSU, NCAA and AP websites C. Approve and monitor semester exams. D. Oversee the curriculum and to suggest recommendations for correcting overlaps/gaps. E. Assist teachers in matching appropriate assessment instruments to curriculum objectives. F. Directly Supervise and serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures. G. Work towards ensuring uniformity in assessments; parent reporting, and academic standards. H. Help departments to develop standards appropriate for the school. I. Review all proposed changes to the curriculum and provide updates on a yearly basis. J. Coordinate regular textbook reviews with department chairs on a regularly scheduled basis. K. Suggest methods for integrating instruction, cross-grade units, etc. L. Assist faculty in developing a uniform, detailed curriculum. M. Make recommendations to the administration regarding problems or concerns relating to curriculum. N. Network with curriculum directors at other independent schools. O. Network with curriculum people at local public schools making sure the school is keeping its edge and is knowledgeable of state mandates. P. Review academic balance throughout. VI. AP A. Support and advise teachers through the AP Course Audit process B. Communicate and meet with AP teachers regularly in regards to changes in AP processes, curriculum and testing. C. Provide AP teachers access to tools they need to maintain student success D. Investigate new applications and tools to improve student scores across all courses E. Review AP scores and provide feedback for upcoming years F. Mentor and support new AP teachers throughout their first year and beyond as necessary. G. Advise on appropriate academic rigor for each student based on previous courses they have taken. H. Collaborate with academic counsel and communicate College Board changes to the SMHS community VII. Reports A. Prepare the annual report on the state of the curriculum (testing report). B. Complete Grant Proposal for Federal and state Funding through SUSD C. Monitor and report on all quarterly and semester grades. D. Oversee submission of yearly reports for E3 VIII. Honor Code A. Investigate, mediate and support student academic honor code violations brought forth by faculty. B. Collaborate with faculty on curriculum modifications and classroom management strategies to reduce honor code violations. IX. Educational Technology A. Oversee the Educational technologist and work to ensure all teachers have the tools and resources necessary to implement the most up to date technologies including the following: 1. Develop, coordinate, and teach workshops and classes on instructional and administrative applications for iPads and related technologies. 2. Provide technical curriculum assistance regarding hardware usage, software applications, computer technology, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom. 3. Assist in the integration of technology applications across the curriculum. 4. Establish systems for educators to access, preview, or receive training in hardware usage and software applications. 5. Communicate information about training services and research, including preparing memos and making presentations, accompanied by handouts and/or training manuals. 6. Serve as a liaison of technology to the department chairs, and academic and administrative teams. B. Oversee remote learning strategies, research and provide best practices for remote learning (ongoing) X. Course Catalog A. Current Student Registration (ongoing work, planning begins before Fall and lasts until April) 1. Review Courses with Departments (October) 2. revise and edit Course Catalog 3. oversee printing of Course Catalog XI. To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal. XII. To support the school and its leadership. XIII. WASC (E3) Supervisor XIV. Oversee Substitute Coordinator and fill in as necessary. XV. Academic Council member XVI. Work and execute projects at the direction of the Principal