Principal

The Principal shall serve as the chief administrator for the day-to-day operations of the Academy, as well as such other services and duties as shall be assigned by the Academy Board. As the administrative leader of the Academy, the Principal is accountable to the Board for the successful day-to-day operations of the school. The Principal provides daily leadership for the Academy staff and the Academy committees, and provides parents/stakeholders with information and addresses their daily concerns. Additionally, the Principal's daily operational responsibilities include maintaining the Academy facility/grounds to ensure a safe environment that is conducive to learning, interpreting and implementing Academy policy, acting as the final arbitrator regarding student discipline, conducting teacher evaluations, and facilitating faculty meetings and in-service.

Teachers and Instructional Assistants

Academy teachers serve as classroom administrators for the day-to-day operations of the Academy. Teachers are responsible for understanding and implementing the Utah State Core Curriculum as well as the Academy's instructional program and special emphasis. Teachers are responsible for the classroom instruction, conferring with parents/guardians to resolve student's behavioral problems, addressing parental concerns, monitoring of students and classroom assistants, establishment and enforcement of classroom rules, maintaining accurate and complete student records, and maintaining a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Additionally, teachers shall also be responsible for such other duties as are assigned by the Principal or Academy Board.

Instructional Assistants will be responsible for providing daily clerical and instructional support for classroom teachers, as well as any other duties as shall be assigned by the teachers. This will allow teachers additional time for preparation and teaching. Instructional Assistants that are assigned to work with special education students will assure that private information will be maintained in accordance with state and federal law. In addition, Instructional Assistants working specifically with the special education population must be either Certified Instructional Assistants or Paraprofessionals.

Additionally, a language staff team comprised of instructional assistants who are dedicated to the Academy's emphasis will be used by teachers in furtherance of the Academy's focus on reading, writing and second language development.

Training and competency are important characteristics of the Academy. There will be added emphasis placed on training to provide the teachers with the tools necessary to accomplish the aim of the Academy. The teachers will receive necessary additional training in accordance with the philosophy and standards of the Academy. This training will be facilitated by the Academy. Just prior to the first day of academic year the teachers will meet for two weeks for training and preparation relating to the application of the Academy's tools, philosophy, standards, and academics. Training will be given by the Academy Board, qualified consultants designed to address specific needs, guest lecturers, and other Academy teachers. This training will also continue throughout the academic school year and include weekly meetings held on each Friday after the student body is dismissed and a two day training and preparation period just prior to every term.

Academy Committees

A key component of the Academy's operational structure is a minimum of five parent member/board member/teacher committees. Committee membership consists of parents, teachers, and community leaders and provides them the opportunity to actively participate together in an effort to fulfill both daily and long-term responsibilities. Committees will have the opportunity to ensure that the daily application of the Academy's operational structure aligns with the Academy's educational philosophy, mission statement and special emphasis as outlined in its charter. Additionally, committees will help shape the activities and projects of the school.

The Academy Committees will receive training and preparation specific to the function of their objectives and responsibilities within the Academy. This Principle and Academy Board will be the primary source of training and preparation. The Academy will also utilize qualified consultants for specialized training for specific needs of the individual committees. Ideally this will be begun in the two week period prior to the first day of the academic calendar and will continue as needed in the two day training and preparation period prior to the beginning of every term. See also Academy Bylaws, Article VII "Committees."

Parent Volunteers

Another key component of the daily operational structure is the service of parent volunteers. Parent volunteers will be utilized in an effort to assist teachers and the principal in carrying out their daily responsibilities. In an effort to facilitate the volunteer process, parents will be able to coordinate their volunteer service with the Academy volunteer coordinator. The volunteer coordinator will maintain volunteer records and coordinate with parents and Academy staff to provide parents and the Academy with meaningful service.

Before volunteers will be allowed to have significant unsupervised time with students, they will be required to undergo a background check. Background check paperwork will become a private part of the volunteer records.

Volunteers will receive training and preparation specific to the function of their position within the Academy. Training will be coordinated and provided by the Volunteer Coordinator in conjunction with the staff responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Academy. Ideally this will be begun in the two week training and preparation period prior to the first day of the academic year. Training and preparation will also occur prior to the beginning of each term. Due to the changing dynamics of volunteers additional training will be provided by request and as needed. For more information on parent volunteer opportunities, see "Opportunities for Parental Involvement" below.

Business Manager

The Business Manager shall serve as the chief financial administrator for the day-to-day operation of the Academy, as well as such other services and duties as shall be assigned by the Academy Board. As the financial administrator of the Academy, the Business Manager will oversee budget projections, purchases, and ensure successful operation of the business elements of the Academy. Additionally, the Business Manager will oversee any outsourced tasks and/or responsibilities contracted to an individual or management company.

Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator

The Office Manager / Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for updating student statistical information, preparing state and district reports, pursuing funding through grants and fundraising, and creating paper trails. They will also be responsible for scheduling required tests and ensuring that all requirements for No Child Left Behind are fulfilled. As the volunteer coordinator they will coordinate with parents and Academy staff to provide opportunities of meaningful service and maintain volunteer records. They will serve as the primary point of contact and support for the PTO and be responsible for ensuring that volunteer responsibilities are fulfilled.

Office Support

Additionally, the Board may hire clerical support to assume any duties or responsibilities it deems appropriate for the efficient daily operation of the Academy.

This staff will receive specialized training and preparation specific to the day-to-day operational requirements of the Academy. This will include, but not be limited to, training and preparation in using the computer operational system for the Academy, State Office of Education and State Charter School Office training sessions and training from the principal, office manager, and business manager in the daily functioning of the Academy and its finances. For additional information or details on the management structure of the Academy, please see the Academy Bylaws.