Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal is responsible for managing the academic progress of students; maintaining a climate conducive to teaching and learning; ensuring effective delivery and improvement of instruction; supervising, mentoring, and developing instructional staff; and ensuring that the school meets its defined goals.

• Recruit, hire, supervise, and retain highly qualified school staff.
• Lead all initiatives to ensure the school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Assist the Principal in facilitating and monitoring a school climate conducive to student learning and implementing research‑based instructional practices aligned with the Standard Operating Model.
• Oversee all aspects of the core academic program.
• Set clear and rigorous expectations for staff performance, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Develop a yearly staff training and professional development schedule to ensure effective professional development and ongoing support.
• Collect and analyze school data as the basis for monitoring and improving the school’s measurable outcomes and contractual obligations, focusing on a cycle of continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance systematically and regularly.
• Lead staff to accomplish defined accountability measures, including contractual obligations, company performance measures, and federal, state, and district requirements.
• Facilitate a school climate conducive to student learning and implement research‑based instructional practices aligned with the Standard Operating Model.
• In the absence of the Principal, assume responsibility for the total operation of the school and the welfare of teachers, staff, and students.
• Foster effective communication and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including the company’s mission and vision, performance results, school activities, and other pertinent information.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary, aligned with company policies and procedures to ensure that student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

• Knowledge of educational administration as it relates to school management and organization.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze and manipulate data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a technology‑rich environment.
• Skill in the use of productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain the required state administrative or educational leadership certification by the end of the school year of hire.
• Possession of a valid state teaching certificate is required if working toward administrative certification.
• Three (3) years of paid, professional experience in an instructional/supervisory leadership position.
• Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience.
• Five (5) years of paid, professional experience working with at‑risk youth is preferred.