Assistant Principal

Rocketship Public Schools•San Jose, CA

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, typically supporting several grade levels and directly managing teachers and instructional support staff. APs lead 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 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 position reports to the Principal; direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. The role includes coaching educators, using assessment and data to personalize instruction, supporting full-inclusion instruction in collaboration with the Special Education team, and ensuring student growth. APs may teach to model instruction, support teachers or the school community, or build deeper knowledge of the school model. New APs are expected to teach for three or more weeks as part of onboarding. The position also involves partnering with students and families through regular communication, home visits, community meetings, and parent/family meetings, and contributing to a collaborative, supportive, high-achieving professional culture. The listed salary range is $105,000–$123,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Rocketship also offers health and wellness benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

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.
Result-oriented and data-driven approach.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others.
Adaptability and ability to 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

Lead and implement the instructional vision with a group of educators in partnership with the Principal.
Manage teachers and instructional support staff across supported grade levels.
Lead data-driven instruction and assessment cycles to inform planning and personalize instruction.
Observe classrooms, provide continuous feedback, and co-plan units of study and lesson plans.
Coach educator teams to build subject-area expertise and improve planning and lesson execution.
Foster rigorous, college-preparatory classroom culture and high levels of student achievement.
Manage and plan to support at least 1.5 years of student progress annually.
Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers receive support and training for the full-inclusion 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.
Create school-community opportunities for parent involvement, including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Build trusting relationships and communicate frequently with students and families.
Contribute to professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events as part of the school leadership team.
Promote and participate in cross-school collaboration to share best practices, solve problems, and gather feedback.
Other duties as assigned.