Elementary School Assistant Principal; Rochester

Elementary School Assistant Principal (Rochester)

Buffalo/Rochester Academy of Science Charter School

Certified
- Administrative
- Elementary Asst Principal {EAPR}

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 04/23/2026

Closing Date

Reports to: Principal and Chief Talent Officer Status: Exempt Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in K-12 education or a related field
• Administrative certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff, families, and students
• Alignment with the school's mission and core values

Terms of Employment

Starting Salary: Negotiable Annual Raise: Negotiable Benefits: STRS, comprehensive health benefits and more Contract Term: 12 months

Position Description

The Assistant Principal partners with the Principal to promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable school culture. This role provides leadership in discipline strategy, student support systems, and attendance. The AP also supports school events, advisory programming, and culture‑building efforts. While not directly instructional, the AP addresses behavior and culture within classrooms to support teaching and learning.

Rewarding Experience

Seeing students grow in a supportive environment, and receiving appreciation from families and staff for maintaining a positive, consistent school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and share monthly discipline and attendance data
• Create and implement action plans to improve student behavior
• Lead culture events (e.g., Student of the Month, assemblies, recognition)
• Organize and assign advisory lessons and character education
• Attend grade‑level meetings to assist with behavior concerns
• Assist grade chairs with field trip planning and supervision

• Facilitate or oversee PSR circles and student mediations
• Collaborate weekly with PSR, ISS, and social work teams
• Support restorative approaches to discipline and reintegration
• Attend MDRs and formal hearings as assigned
• Schedule and lead return‑from‑suspension meetings

• Supervise hallways, transitions, and common areas
• Enforce dress code and support arrival procedures (e.g., phone cart, wanding)
• Conduct locker and classroom checks when needed
• Support lunch duty, school store, and other accountability systems
• Assist with school safety drills as a CIRT member

• Prepare and distribute detention lists
• Assign consequences and follow up with staff and families
• Communicate behavior outcomes to families and affected teachers
• Support all school events, including after‑school and cultural programs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Chief Talent Officer

How it Supports the Mission and Vision

This role fosters a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment where all students can thrive. It supports staff in creating classrooms where learning is respected, and strengthens relationships among students, families, and school leaders.

Itinerant Location 545 Humboldt, Rochester

Salary Competitive Y

Start Date 07/01/2026