Assistant Principal

Rocketship Public Schools•San Jose, CA

18d•$105,000 - $123,000

About The Position

Assistant Principals at Rocketship Public Schools drive academic achievement and build a rigorous, college-preparatory school culture. Working closely with the Principal, each AP leads and implements the instructional vision with a group of educators and typically supports several grade levels, including direct management of teachers and instructional support staff. APs drive data-analysis cycles, observe classrooms, provide ongoing feedback, and co-plan units and lessons to strengthen educator effectiveness and leadership. APs share responsibility with the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. They help lead teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff in delivering gap-closing, personalized instruction to students from pre-K through fifth grade. The role includes ongoing professional development and potential career paths within Rocketship schools or the Network Support Team. The Assistant Principal reports to the Principal. Direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. The position includes teaching when needed to model instruction, assist teachers or the school community, or deepen understanding of the school model. New APs are expected to teach for three or more weeks as part of onboarding.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience teaching in an urban classroom and realizing significant gains.
Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning.
Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
Results-oriented and data-driven approach.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
Experience building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Strategic planning and project-management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
BA from an accredited university.
Valid California teaching credential or ability to transfer credentialing to California.

Responsibilities

Foster a rigorous, college-preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom to support high student achievement.
Coach teams to build subject-area expertise.
Use data-driven instruction and assessment cycles to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
Manage and plan to ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers receive necessary support and training for the full-inclusion instructional model.
Teach when needed to model instruction, assist teachers or the school community, or deepen understanding of the school model; new APs teach for three or more weeks during onboarding.
Build trusting relationships and communicate frequently with students and families, recognizing parents as their child's first teacher.
Involve parents in student achievement through home visits, community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Practice honest and humble self-reflection, take ownership of outcomes, and respond to and implement constructive feedback.
Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged, supported, and valued.
Participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, solve problems, and gather feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.