K-8 Assistant Principal Pool

K–8 Assistant Principal Pool

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 36,000 students in more than 65 schools across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. As Ohio's highest-performing large urban school district, CPS ranks among the top districts statewide for student learning and growth while offering families high-quality school choices and innovative academic programs.

The district's investment in exceptional educators, innovative programming, and strong community partnerships has accelerated student achievement and school performance to the highest levels in decades, ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, careers, and life.

Cincinnati Public Schools seeks creative, innovative, passionate problem-solvers who are committed to making a positive impact on students, families, and communities every day. We invite talented educational leaders to join our team and help shape the future of Cincinnati Public Schools.

Cincinnati Public Schools is establishing a K–8 Assistant Principal Pool to identify and develop a strong pipeline of highly effective school leaders. Candidates selected for the pool may be considered for current and future Assistant Principal vacancies throughout the district's K–8 schools.

Selection into the pool does not guarantee placement; however, candidates may be considered for vacancies as they become available during the life of the pool.

K–8 Assistant Principals serve as instructional leaders who support student achievement, school culture, teacher development, operational excellence, and family engagement. Working collaboratively with the principal and school leadership team, Assistant Principals help create safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environments where students develop the foundational academic, social-emotional, and leadership skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Assistant Principals support the implementation of district initiatives while ensuring equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the Ohio Standards for Principals, including:

• Instructional leadership
• Early literacy and mathematics achievement
• Curriculum implementation
• Assessment and accountability
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Continuous school improvement
• Adolescent development
• Middle grades instructional practices
• Secondary readiness and transition planning

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

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

• Ongoing professional learning
• Leadership development
• Reflective practice

• Elementary and middle grades 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
• Middle grades programming and scheduling
• Student leadership development
• Transition supports between elementary, middle, and high school
• Technology integration and innovation

Assistant Principals 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.

Foster instructional…