Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal 7-12

The Arts & College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) is an arts focused, independent community school on the east side of Columbus that serves a diverse population of students in grades 7 through 12 from over 25 different districts in Central Ohio.

All ACPA Staff are expected to reflect and participate in a progressive school culture of creativity, safety, inclusion, acceptance, and anti-bullying, as well as model and uphold the school values of honesty, communication, problem-solving, kindness, respect for diversity, participation and awareness in all interactions with school stakeholders – including students, staff, caregivers, families, and community partners.

Assistant Principal Overview

The Assistant Principal supports school wide excellence by partnering with staff to strengthen curriculum, lead meaningful professional development, enhance instructional practices, facilitate effective Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs), and drive data-informed assessment practices in reading, mathematics, and across content areas. This role also supports initiatives that promote student creativity, academic achievement, and college readiness while carrying out additional responsibilities as assigned by school leadership.

• Job : 5709588
• Final date to receive applications: May 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $87,500 Per Year

• Collaborate with the High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Superintendent and building leadership to create and implement rigorous academic and arts centered programming aligned with ACPA’s mission, vision, and values.
• Share leadership and responsibility for the overall management and operations of instructional areas of ACPA, including curriculum development, staff supervision, student support, community engagement, and overall vision development.
• Support building level instructional operations, including addressing student and staff needs, adhering to school policies, schedules, budgets, overseeing funds, and collaborating with district personnel to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the organization.
• Implement a values-based, equitable, and consistent discipline system as stated in the student handbook while working with teachers to improve student academic performance, engagement, commitment to the arts, work ethic, general attitudes, attendance, behavior, and overall success.
• Be responsive to student, staff and general school emergencies and disruptions to the daily school day.
• Supervise an assigned number of after school events and performances, ensuring appropriate supervision by additional staff, and attend New Student & Staff Orientation, Prom and Graduation.
• Assist building Principals and Director of Operations in aiding in the safety and security of students, staff, families and community, including accounting for key fobs and access to the building.
• Act as the building Safety Team Coordinator and collaborate with the Director of Operations.
• Supervise and manage Summer School, collaborating with district administrators and teachers to ensure students complete credit recovery and meet attendance requirements.

• Lead school-wide MTSS implementation by creating a framework and data-driven process to identify students in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, coordinating academic and behavioral supports, monitoring intervention effectiveness, and collaborating with staff, families, and support teams to improve student outcomes.
• Assist with implementation of school-wide PBIS strategies to support high student behavior outcomes.
• Provide academic support for struggling students using Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Support the Testing Coordinator in overseeing the planning, training, security, and administration of state-mandated and standardized assessments while supporting staff with logistical and technical needs.

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and evaluation of the building instructional program.
• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of the quality of the instructional program.
• Support the Principals and collaborate…