Assistant Principal of Academics

ABOUT CARMEN

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology is a network of high-performing charter schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6–12. We believe all students can succeed in college, build meaningful careers, contribute to their communities, and lead fulfilling family lives. We focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and student leadership, with equity at the core of our mission.

The Assistant Principal of Academics (APA) serves as a senior instructional leader of either the lower or upper school, ensuring that every classroom facilitates rigorous, engaging, and equitable instruction. Rooted in Carmen's core values of empathy, belief, and growth, the APA coaches teachers and instructional leaders, manages academic systems, and leads data-driven cycles that drive measurable student achievement. This role is designed for a leader who believes that excellent schools are built through intentional coaching, consistent systems, and collective growth—and who is eager to lead both teachers and leaders toward driving outcomes for students.

The APA is a member of the campus leadership team.

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* Salary Range: $71,500 - $86,821
Location: Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Southgate

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field; master's degree preferred

• Principal's licensure required, or eligibility for such licensure

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teacher and administrator licenses or eligibility

• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience with a minimum 1 year in full-time leadership role

• Proven track record of improving student outcomes through data-driven leadership.

• Deep knowledge of standards-based instruction, assessment, and adult learning.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities with excellence.

• Solutions-oriented mindset and ability to adapt as needed.

• Unwavering belief in the potential of all students and commitment to Carmen's mission

• Lead the implementation of high-quality instruction aligned to Carmen's Arc of the Year framework.

• Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide actionable, high-impact feedback.

• Partner with the Principal and Network Teaching & Learning Team to plan and facilitate weekly data meetings, professional development, and collaborative planning.

• Ensure curriculum alignment, pacing, and fidelity to Carmen's adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

• Model strong instructional coaching through real-time feedback, co-planning, and practice clinics.

• Manage, coach and develop Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DOCIs) to strengthen instructional leadership.

• Conduct weekly 1:1s and joint walkthroughs to calibrate coaching, feedback, and data use.

• Partner with DOCIs to co-lead PD and data-driven reteach cycles.

• Oversee the Grow coaching platform, ensuring teachers receive weekly observation, feedback, and measurable action steps.

• Manage, coach, and develop 1-3 teachers and/or teacher leaders toward meeting their performance and development goals.

• Identify emerging teacher leaders to sustain a strong leadership pipeline.

• Collaborate with the Principal to ensure performance management processes are implemented with consistency and clarity.

• Support the Principal with hiring and onboarding of instructional staff.

• Lead analysis of student academic data to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Own the RTI-A system, ensuring effective identification, progress monitoring, and intervention for students performing below grade level.
• Monitor student on-track metrics and lead planning to address gaps.
• Partner with DOCIs and teachers to ensure consistent, meaningful use of data for planning and differentiation.
• Manage academic dashboards and progress-monitoring systems to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Communicate and celebrate progress to staff, students, and families through clear, motivating messaging.

• Oversee academic systems that enable strong teaching and…