Associate Principal- Austin Peay

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Full Time Memphis, TN, US

10 days ago Requisition

Job Title Associate Principal

Team Leader Executive Director of Academics

Mission Contribution

The Excel Center provides adults with a second chance to earn a high school diploma while supporting their personal and professional goals. Our team is mission-driven, student-centered, and dedicated to transforming lives through education.

Position Summary

The Assistant School Director in Training (ASDT) is a leadership development position designed to prepare a high-potential educational leader for the role of School Director at The Excel Center. During a six-month training and transition period, the ASDT will work directly alongside the School Director, receiving coaching, mentoring, and hands-on leadership experience in all aspects of school operations, instructional leadership, staff supervision, student achievement, community engagement, and organizational management.

Upon successful completion of the training period and demonstrated readiness, the incumbent may transition into the School Director position.

Function:

The Assistant School Director in Training supports the School Director in leading the daily academic, operational, and cultural functions of The Excel Center. This role is designed as a six-month leadership development position for an emerging school leader who will shadow the School Director, gain hands-on experience in school administration, support staff and student success initiatives, and progressively assume leadership responsibilities in preparation for transitioning into the School Director role.

• Participate in a structured six-month leadership residency under the guidance of the School Director.
• Shadow the School Director in all aspects of school leadership.
• Attend and conduct leadership team meetings, network meetings, and community events.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of The Excel Center model, mission, policies, and performance expectations.

• Support lead teachers in implementing effective, student-centered instructional practices
• Conduct classroom observations to ensure curriculum alignment is maintained and provide feedback to school and Excel Corporate Leadership
• Analyze student achievement data to guide instructional adjustments and strategies needed
• Identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions and incentives to support growth
• Facilitate a min of 3 professional development and/or instructional coaching sessions with school staff.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of staff.
• Assist with employee evaluations and coaching conversations.
• Develop leadership capacity among staff members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and instructional excellence

• Support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor school retention and lead student improvement initiatives to support increased graduation rates, and postsecondary outcomes.
• Partner with Life Coaches to remove barriers to student success and provide partnerships to support student needs identified.

• Assist in monitoring district and network compliance, master schedule buildout, increase enrollment with a target of 350 year 1, facilities oversight, and school safety.
• Participate in budget monitoring and resource allocation discussions.
• Assist in opening and closing of school

• Represent The Excel Center at community events and stakeholder meetings.
• Support student recruitment and community outreach initiatives.
• Facilitate school tours and collaborations with community stakeholders
• Strengthen relationships with school principals/counselors to enhance over age for grade awareness and transition to GECM

• Months 3-4:
  Shared Leadership

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership,…