Middle School Assistant Principal

Middle School Assistant Principal

Rochester Academy Charter School Middle School – Rochester, New York. Rochester Academy Charter School is searching for a Middle School Assistant Principal. The ideal candidate is energetic and motivated to support middle school students on their path to success. This is a 12‑month position that includes New York State Teachers Retirement (NYSTRS). All leaders have the opportunity to develop their skills, learn on the job, and participate in the shared decision‑making process.

The Assistant Principal is both the operations manager of the school building and a second instructional leader in support of the Principal. Additionally, the Assistant Principal is responsible for overseeing student discipline and managing the student support team to effectively maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all students. Issues of building maintenance, transportation, and food service should be monitored by the Assistant Principal and delegated to the proper members of the staff or partner agency so that the Principal can focus on the instructional goals of the school.

If you’re ready to join a dedicated school community that has high expectations while providing high levels of support, this may be the place for you! We are excited for fresh voices and welcome diverse viewpoints.

• Leads the Multi‑tiered System of Support (MTSS) process as it relates to student behavior and attendance.
• Leads all or part of the RTI process as it relates to supporting students who struggle academically.
• Sets goals for student discipline, attendance, and social‑emotional guidance; monitors these goals and shares progress with stakeholders at regular intervals.
• Reviews MTSS data regularly with teaching staff and ensures that teachers understand how discipline and attendance affect student achievement.
• Determines students in need of support using data and stakeholder recommendations; assigns and monitors the progress of supplemental supports both inside and outside of the classroom.

• Manages the student disciplinary process, including reviewing referrals daily and applying restorative and progressive disciplinary strategies.
• Supports student behavior through the collaborative development and review of student behavior plans.
• Conducts, reviews, and trains participants in a fair, non‑biased disciplinary investigation process which includes due process for the student facing a disciplinary consequence.
• Leads the disciplinary hearing process for major incidents, collecting all relevant data and representing the school during the process.
• Ensures that the school is safe and culturally responsive.

• Participates in the observation and supervision process by providing weekly walkthrough feedback and conducting up to 25% of formal observations.
• Assists in hiring and retaining teachers and staff who support the school wide mission, vision, and strategic plan and demonstrate personal and professional growth.

• Submits requests related to facilities and student safety in a timely manner to fit with the annual budget process.
• Maintains a clean and orderly school environment with safe operating procedures that prioritize student and staff safety.
• Leads all mandated safety drills and regularly reviews their effectiveness.

• Master’s degree in Education or concurrent enrollment in a Certificate of Advanced Study, Ed. D, or Ph.D. program for Instructional Leadership.
• New York State School Administrator Certification as a School District Leader, School Building Leader, or equivalent; a NYS Certificate of Internship is required for this position.
• Proven experience as a leader, including as a teacher leader.
• Understanding of adult learning and the ability to help teachers grow.
• Understanding of the Charter School Movement and legal requirements, or a willingness to learn coupled with a belief in school choice.
• Understanding of child development for the building to which the leader is assigned.

RACS is a public charter school, primarily serving students from the city of Rochester. Over 90% of our students…