Assistant Principal

LEARN Charter School Network • Washington, DC

31d • $110,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago. LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic and social/emotional foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in an Assistant Principal role or 3-5 years as a Master Teaching driving instruction.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education in Illinois.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional programs at the elementary school level.
• Skills to work with teachers, parents, community members and Board Members.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Ability to analyze data in the decision making process to drive instruction.
• Live LEARN’s core values.
• Persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage.
• Strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely.
• Leadership skills and management ability.
• Experience in development and implementation procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
• Adaptive, creative administrator who is comfortable interacting with students and families.
• Professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Organizational and staff development skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Interested and want to become a principal in 1-2 years
• Master’s degree
• Ability to evaluate and improve processes

Responsibilities

• Supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students.
• Implementation and enforcement of school policies, administrative rules and regulations under the direction of the Principal.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of all assessments and instructional programs for students.
• Guiding setup and organization of classrooms, and creating all master schedules for student and teacher assignment; directing procurement and deployment of curriculum materials and supports by grade and class.
• With the Principal, developing and administering guidelines for student conduct and disciplinary procedure and incentives.
• Overseeing student arrivals, dismissals and other transitions.
• Assisting in planning and supervising extracurricular activities.
• Observing, evaluating and coaching assigned teachers and other staff members.
• Leading professional development sessions as required.
• Assisting in creating an appropriate learning and teaching environment (e.g., provisioning concrete strategies to incorporate positive reinforcement, or supporting Multi-Tiered Support Systems).
• Recruiting, hiring, and conducting orientation of assigned teaching and other staff.
• Being proactive in solving conflicts, concerns and problems; anticipating potential problems for families or students and planning accordingly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CPTF) or Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities: Weekly PDs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level