Assistant Principal, Academy at Middle Fork; Winston-Salem, NC

Assistant Principal, Academy at Middle Fork (Winston-Salem, NC)

Responsible for school-wide leadership, promoting student development, and ensuring effective operation of the campus. The role includes maintaining a safe, positive learning environment through restorative practices.

Walkertown, North Carolina

• Master’s degree or Graduate Certificate in School Administration
• At least 3 years of successful teaching experience
• NC License in School Administration
• Experience with or understanding of restorative justice practices in a school setting

Previous school leadership experience

NC License in School Administration

• Culture & Climate
  • Be deeply committed to the success of each mini-Mountaineer
  • Support and promote the school’s vision, mission, and culture
  • Model positive and restorative interactions with students, families, and staff
  • Work collaboratively with the Principal and Director of Culture & Climate to maintain a positive learning environment for all students
  • Maintain high visibility throughout the school
  • Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment
• Chief of Students
  • Update and reinforce the student handbook
  • Serve as the point person for escalated behaviors and as the primary contact for discipline issues
  • Reinforce and model the effective use of the school-wide behavior matrix and Student Code of Conduct
  • Model and support restorative practices to ensure fair opportunities for all students and provide coaching and support for teachers to implement restorative practices in the classroom
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records of incidents and assigned consequences
  • Follow due process procedures when handling discipline issues
• Student Support Services
  • Supervise the school’s Counselor, Nurse, and Behavioral Support Interventionist
  • Coordinate with external partners to provide contracted student support services
  • Lead weekly CARE Team meetings for student support and interventions
  • Work collaboratively with the school staff and the data manager to analyze and monitor student attendance data. Identify trends and strategize solutions to promote excellent attendance. Conduct student attendance meetings.
• Instructional Leadership
  • Assist the Principal in conducting annual evaluations of staff
  • Plan, coordinate, and serve as the school administrator for Enrichment Day
  • Serve as the lead administrator in the event of the Principal’s absence
  • Assist in supporting the instructional framework of the Academy
  • Serve as an administrative representative for IEP meetings
• Operations
  • Adhere to and enforce lab school policies and procedures
  • Develop and monitor supervision schedules
  • Supervise arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and breaks, ensuring a strong and productive school culture at these times
  • Be responsible for the school’s facilities by managing and approving work orders, communicating with custodial staff, and ensuring the building is kept clean and in good condition
  • Ensure proper adherence to the lease agreement with WS/ FCS
  • Coordinate and manage substitute teacher coverage for the school
• Transportation
  • Oversee the daily operation of student transportation, including bus routes, arrival and dismissal procedures, and parent transportation concerns.
  • Serve as the primary school contact for transportation-related issues, working collaboratively with district transportation staff, families, and school personnel.
  • Monitor transportation data, address concerns proactively, and implement procedures that promote student safety, efficiency, and positive communication.
  • Coordinate transportation needs for field trips, special events, and other school activities as appropriate.