Assistant Principal

Amber Charter Schools•Harlem, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is a school leader who partners with the principal to advance academic achievement, support staff, and foster a safe, supportive, joyful, and rigorous school culture. The role includes responsibility for school operations in the principal’s absence, student culture and behavior, family engagement, staff development, and instructional improvement. The Assistant Principal works with school and network colleagues to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs and to promote continuous growth across the school community. The position supports professional learning and staff performance through data analysis, professional development, observations, coaching, feedback, and formal evaluations. It also leads and develops classroom-based interventions and targeted academic supports, helps staff use student data to guide instruction, and supports effective in-person and remote learning. The role works collaboratively with families, teachers, school leaders, and the Special Education Coordinator, and contributes to the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is a 12-month, exempt position. The expected salary range is $110,000–$120,000, depending on verified relevant experience, education, and required certifications or licenses. The work takes place in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access. Amber provides a laptop, Promethean board, classroom equipment, and office equipment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in School Administration or a related field.
At least 5 years as an effective, impactful classroom teacher.
At least 2 years leading, coaching, and developing teachers, including planning and facilitating intellectual preparation, unit unpacking, and data meetings, and designing, delivering, and evaluating high-impact professional development.
NYS Teacher certification.
Familiarity with remote learning systems, such as Google Classroom and online curriculum platforms.
Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Drive programs.
Comfort and confidence modeling effective classroom management and instruction.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, with strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
Knowledge of change management theory and practice, team building, and group dynamics.
Completion and clearance of pre-employment fingerprinting and reference checks.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future.
Regular attendance and punctuality, and the ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Organizational fit with Amber’s culture and ability to exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect.
Deep belief that all students can learn and achieve, every family deserves access to a high-quality public school, and communities grow by building on their existing strengths.
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships through clear, persuasive communication and collaborative decision-making with people at all levels.
Data-driven, outcomes-oriented approach, high ambition, and a track record of driving results.
Models lifelong learning and approaches change, challenges, and ambiguity with optimism, perseverance, and patience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an education field, administration, and supervision.
Five years as an effective, impactful classroom teacher in the elementary grades.
NYS School Building Leader certification.
Experience in charter schools in urban communities.
Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set and model high academic expectations and drive progress toward academic and organizational goals.
Help cultivate a climate of inquiry and reinforce the school’s culture, values, policies, and behavioral expectations.
Maintain a safe environment for teaching and learning; supervise arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and/or recess as needed.
Collaborate with the Special Education Coordinator to support the Child Study Team, including attending weekly meetings, managing referrals, monitoring plans, and helping determine when evaluations may be needed.
Maintain accurate student conduct records and monthly behavior data, and use information on behavior, consequences, supports, and interventions to inform school-wide, subgroup, and individual student strategies.
Monitor and address student attendance challenges with families and colleagues.
Support students’ social-emotional development, learning of the AMBER Way values, and recognition of growth and progress.
Communicate and partner with parents and guardians; support the Parent Association and contribute to an authentically diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
Assume responsibility for school operations when the principal is absent.
Help recruit, interview, and onboard instructional and operational team members; manage and support assigned individuals and teams.
Represent the school leadership team in network-level or Shared Service Team initiatives as assigned.
Coordinate staff coverage for daily and extended absences, and assign and monitor student teachers and interns.
Contribute to extended learning activities such as tutoring and summer school; prepare reports required by authorizing agencies and attend board meetings as assigned.
Ensure professional development supports school-wide, grade-level, and content-specific student achievement goals.
Review and analyze assessment data and evidence at student, class, grade, and school levels to inform instruction and professional development.
Plan and facilitate network-wide and school-based professional development, and guide staff in understanding content, standards, and curriculum materials.
Implement professional development protocols, including calendars, walkthroughs, observations, modeling, peer observations, and reviews of data and student work.
Formally evaluate staff and help identify growth goals; coach staff and provide evidence-based feedback while balancing accountability and support.
Develop teacher leadership by leveraging the strengths and building the capacities of effective teachers.
Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of classroom-based interventions and targeted academic supports.
Manage and develop classroom-based intervention and targeted academic support structures.
Contribute to improvements in flexible in-person and remote learning pathways.
Research and recommend NYLS-aligned, high-quality, evidence-based curriculum materials, resources, and technologies, particularly to support students who are struggling, have identified or suspected disabilities, or are English language learners.
Ensure leaders and teachers have clearly articulated scope and sequence documents for each content area and grade level.
Support leaders and teachers in establishing and monitoring a comprehensive, data-driven Response to Intervention framework.
Work with the data manager to help teachers use data and evidence effectively to inform instruction.
Support teachers in preparing for parent-teacher conferences and trimester report cards and progress reports, ensuring alignment among evidence, ratings, comments, and communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans, with average employee contributions of $55 per month for single coverage and dependent options averaging $92–$124 per month.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after one year.
Supplemental benefit options, including life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax commuter and transit benefits.
Flexible spending and health reimbursement accounts.
Longevity and referral bonuses.
Generous paid time off.
Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program.
Professional development.
Friendly work environment.
Opportunities for supplemental compensation.