We anticipate beginning interviews in late April and the full process concluding by end of June 2026, with July 2026 start dates. Applications received after June 18th will be considered on a rolling, and as-needed basis.Assistant Principals are the primary driver of outcomes for a specific grade level or content area, spending over 75% of their time on leadership that accelerates student achievement. Ideal candidates are former high-impact teachers with proven results in adult management and coaching. APs empower high-performing educators, develop new staff, and manage teacher performance through a dedicated equity lens. They are strategic decision-makers responsible for a subset of the school's student and teacher population, fostering a community of continuous growth.Here’s what you’ll be doing:Instructional LeadershipStrong Content Knowledge: Knows essential content, rigor of standards, and highly effective teaching strategies well enough to establish and maintain a standard and coach it; is able to readily adapt to leverage resources across less-known or more nuanced subject areasDevelops the capacity of teachers in achieving results through  observations, walkthroughs, real time coaching, and data analysis through O3s focused on student data and coaching towards goalsCollaborates with Achievement Directors and other Teaching & Learning TEAMmates to monitor achievement data and IP and inform the instructional leadership development of teachersAudits, analyzes, and progress monitors data weekly to inform strategic decisions and prioritiesDesigns and leads high quality professional development such that it results in improved teacher effectivenessEnsures there’s an effective testing environment, investment, and procedures for testingStudent CultureConsistently reinforces high expectations for all students all the timeActively develops school culture where students find joy in learning and where students are joyful and engagedCreates a culture in which teachers build strong and lasting relationships with students, especially the most challenging studentsBuilds an inclusive student environment, ensuring that all student voices are heard and incorporatedSpeaks to violations of culture and holds staff accountable to values / professional infractions with interactions with kidsStaff CultureCelebrates and shows appreciation regularly for teammatesActively develops school culture where teachers find joy in teaching and student learningConsistently models and reinforces high expectations for all staff all the timeDevelops clearly articulated systems for how the staff culture will function (e.g., coaching, department meetings, etc.)Community EngagementEngages families and community stakeholders proactively and productively as partners in school goals. Works with families who have concerns and helps address them.Creates a culture and expectation that teachers reach out to parents and enlist their proactive support in their child’s long-term successTalent ManagementEnsures each direct report has a high quality performance management process including regular observations, assignment of microgoals, and thoughtful, written evaluationsIdentifies top performing teachers at regular points throughout the school year and works strategically to retain themManages struggling performers through goal setting and increased support. Manages out low performers when necessary
