Assistant Principal - Propel Braddock Hills Campus

Propel Schools•Wilkinsburg, PA

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About The Position

Propel Schools seeks an Assistant Principal to join our team at Propel Braddock Hills. At Propel we believe Assistant Principals are core to the transformational process of education. Our mission driven assistant principals have the intellectual agility and agency to deliver exceptional results. A Propel Assistant Principal produces outcomes that transform student, educator, parent, and community perceptions about the power of education. Assistant Principals at Propel redefine school and defy expectations.

Requirements

Passionate commitment to Propel Schools’ mission
Superior grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth
Strong process, people, and project management skills with proven ability to train, supervise and coach professional staff in order to foster a cooperative team environment
Intellectual agility, a commitment to maintaining rigorous standards, and a demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute on multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stressed, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment
Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology that will support the learning environment
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership, Propel’s Board of Directors; school leadership and other staff and stakeholders
PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint and recent TB test (must be complete prior to start date)
PA K-12 Principal Certification

Nice To Haves

Understanding of public education and charter schools is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide instructional leadership by coaching, developing, and evaluating teachers through observation, modeling, analyzing data, and co-teaching
Support teachers with classroom management and discipline
Model Propel’s core values and set the standard for professional behavior
Are highly present and visible during school hours to ensure a positive school culture
Plan and lead professional development
Manage logistics for school-wide assessments
Collect and analyze student achievement data and using data to drive recommendations for instruction
Assist the Principal in developing and enforcing systems of accountability for staff
Assist the Principal and Talent team in teacher recruitment, hiring, and termination
Collaborate with Principal on budget preparation and monitoring
Collaborate with the Principal to develop, implement, and monitor a school-wide culture plan that includes routines and expectations for students and staff
Address parent concerns and communication
Build and maintain existing relationships with community stakeholders
Act on behalf of the Principal and School on school-wide issues
Work closely with the Principal on day-to-day school-wide issues and represent a united school leadership team
Report directly to the Principal and Senior Director

Benefits

Competitive salary
Relocation Allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further
Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families
New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
16-19 paid holidays annually
5 sick days
10 Personal Days
Accrue 6 hours of vacation time per pay period
Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements
Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc.
Staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year
Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for all staff
Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom
Opportunities for additional school-based leadership roles