Assistant Principal of School Culture - On Assigment - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Schools•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Principal of School Culture (APSC) on assignment is a leadership development role intended to prepare leaders for future APSC opportunities across Mastery's Philadelphia and Camden campuses. The APSC implements restorative practices at a Mastery school in Philadelphia or Camden and reports to and works closely with the Principal. The role serves as an instructional, cultural, and behavioral leader, building a participatory, achievement-focused, outcomes-driven school culture. It coaches teachers on classroom management, oversees extracurricular activities that connect school culture with academics, and fosters parent and community involvement. The APSC partners with teachers, parents, administrators, and students to support academic achievement and accountability. During temporary campus assignments, the APSC may assume the full responsibilities of an APSC to maintain leadership continuity during vacancies, leaves, or transitions. The role also supports network-wide student development priorities and strengthens the pipeline of future school leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of five years of experience with urban communities.
At least three years of demonstrated success in an urban school administration role or in a direct-service role as a counselor or youth worker.
Strong instructional background, including effective engagement, lesson structure, and classroom management strategies.
Strong understanding of research-based behavioral methods and strategies for urban youth, including restorative justice.
Ability to influence and strengthen cooperative working relationships in a team environment.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to use computer software and other technology that supports the learning environment.
Ability to physically perform the essential duties and work in the required environmental conditions, including traveling to network campuses and monitoring and interacting with students.
Reliable transportation to fulfill job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field.
Experience in or understanding of the public school system or charter schools.
Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Coach teachers in effective classroom management strategies and provide staff professional development aligned with the Mastery Instructional model.
Support implementation of Mastery Charter Schools' vision and guiding principles to build a positive, achievement-focused culture among teachers, staff, and students.
Analyze culture data and develop action plans.
Coach, manage, and develop Deans of Students to provide individualized student support plans, instructional strategies for teachers, and student leadership opportunities.
Create and implement a merit-based system of accountability and positive reinforcement.
Manage disciplinary processes and records for up to 800 students using a restorative justice model that empowers students and promotes positive discipline.
Oversee scheduling and implementation of extracurricular activities, including sports and academic clubs, and school community events.
Develop a scope and sequence aligned with the school-wide culture vision and supervise weekly student-led community meetings and classroom circles to promote healthy dialogue and social-emotional learning.
Engage parents and community members in creating a safe, supportive, and cooperative school environment that enhances learning.
During temporary campus assignments, assume the full responsibilities of an APSC as needed to ensure continuity of school leadership.