Elementary Assistant Principal Pool

Job Description

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is hiring for an Elementary Assistant Principal Pool to identify and develop a pipeline of highly effective elementary school leaders. Candidates selected for the pool may be considered for current and future Assistant Principal vacancies throughout the district's elementary and K‑6 schools.

Assisting the principal and school leadership team, Assistant Principals support instructional excellence, school culture, teacher development, operational efficiency, and family engagement. They implement district initiatives while ensuring equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Student Learning and Achievement

• Instructional leadership
• Early literacy and mathematics achievement
• Curriculum implementation
• Assessment and accountability
• Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Continuous school improvement

Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

• Shared leadership and collaborative decision‑making
• Data‑driven problem‑solving
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation
• School operations and resource management

Equity and Culture

• Equity‑focused leadership
• Cultural responsiveness
• Inclusive educational practices
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Restorative practices
• Student engagement and belonging
• Positive school culture and climate

Communication and Community Engagement

• Effective communication and conflict resolution
• Family and community partnerships
• Stakeholder engagement
• Relationship building and collaboration

Professional Growth

• Ongoing professional learning
• Leadership development
• Reflective practice

Specialized Knowledge

• Early childhood and elementary education
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• English Learner (EL/ESL) programming
• Special education services and compliance
• Student attendance, behavior, and engagement strategies
• Technology integration and innovation

Instructional Leadership

• Support the principal in defining and communicating the school's mission, vision, goals, and expectations.
• Assist in implementing district curriculum and instructional initiatives.
• Monitor student achievement data and support school improvement planning efforts.
• Promote high‑quality instructional practices that improve outcomes for all students.
• Support teacher development through coaching, observation, feedback, and professional learning.
• Assist in implementing interventions and supports that address achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
• Support implementation of evidence‑based literacy and mathematics instructional practices.

Student Success and School Culture

• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Support implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and student‑centered discipline systems.
• Monitor and analyze attendance, behavior, and school climate data to develop interventions and supports that improve student outcomes.
• Lead initiatives related to attendance, behavior, student engagement, and school climate.
• Promote equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities and support services.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic well‑being of students.

Equity and Cultural Leadership

• Collaborate with staff to advance district and school goals related to equity and inclusion.
• Utilize equity‑focused data analysis to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations and ensuring equitable outcomes.

Organizational Leadership

• Assist with implementation of Board policies, administrative regulations, and district initiatives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of school staff.
• Coordinate assigned school operations, programs, and activities.
• Assist with school budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting requirements.
• Support extracurricular and enrichment programming.
• Assume responsibility for school operations in the absence of the principal.

Family and Community…