Assistant Principal of Culture

ABOUT CARMEN

Carmen Schools of Science & 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 Culture (APC) serves as the senior culture leader of either the lower or upper school, ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Rooted in Carmen's core values of empathy, belief, and growth, the APC leads systems and structures that foster safety, belonging, consistency, and high expectations across classrooms, common spaces, and the broader school community.

The APC manages and develops the Dean of Students, owns advisory and restorative practices, leads culture professional development, plans community building events with students, and partners with the Principal and leadership team to ensure that discipline, attendance, and social‑emotional systems work in harmony to drive student success. This leader is passionate about building a joyful, orderly school environment that prepares students not only to excel academically—but to lead with character and purpose.

The APC is a member of the campus leadership team.

$71,500 - $86,821

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.
• 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 a school‑wide culture vision that aligns to Carmen's mission and core values.
• Collaborate with the other Assistant Principal of Culture to create and oversee systems for behavior management, attendance, and advisory (including SEL), ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment across the school.
• Partner with the Principal to monitor school culture data (attendance, referrals, suspensions, Life Checks, etc.), identify trends, and lead responsive action planning.
• Ensure consistent application of Carmen's Code of Conduct and restorative practices, including classroom interventions, restorative conversations, and community trust circles.
• In partnership with the Dean of Students, manage discipline systems for either the lower or upper school grades.
• Build a culture of joy, recognition, and belonging through rituals, celebrations, and community events such as grade level assemblies and character trips that honor student growth and leadership.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Operations to execute the vision for Common Picture systems, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and hallway transitions.

• Manage, coach, and develop the Dean of Students through weekly 1:1s, observation cycles, and performance management aligned to campus goals.
• Provide professional development for all staff focused on classroom culture, student relationships, advisory, SEL, and family communication systems.
• Develop teacher leaders by identifying and coaching those who demonstrate strong classroom culture and student engagement practices.
• Partner with the Assistant Principal of Academics and Principal to design and co‑lead weekly staff PD and data meetings that align academic rigor with culture systems.
• Support all leaders in building the adult skills necessary for strong student culture — including…