Assistant Principal- Advanced Math & Science II

United Charter Schools•New York, NY

8h•$135,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal is the assistant instructional leader and is ultimately responsible for assisting the Principal in ensuring that the school provides students with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to succeed academically and socially. To do this, the assistant principal must have the skills needed to adeptly assist in facilitating and collaborating with faculty and staff; experience teaching using alternative pedagogy; ability to identify and use diagnostic and formative assessments; and ability to engage in and support classroom and organizational level inquiry to inform decision making. The assistant principal in conjunction with the guidance counselor will lead a grade group cohort from 9th-12th grades. Successful candidates will have demonstrated alignment with the United Charter High Schools network mission to empower young people by challenging them academically and providing them with the support they need to excel.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, School Leadership or Education Administration/Management
7+ years experience (teaching, counseling, leadership) at the high school level, with a history of improving student outcomes
2+ years coaching and supervising educators
New York State School Building Leader or School District Leader certification required
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including management and team-building skills
Experience with supervising, evaluating and professional development of teachers and teachers-in-training
Experience implementing pedagogical strategies and developing curriculum relevant to the network model including, but not limited to: challenge-based curriculum, inquiry, data-based decision making, analysis of student performance on an ongoing basis, alternative use of time through scheduling and programming, systems of adult learning
Rigorous approach to problem-solving - collecting all relevant information, consulting diverse perspectives, and creating feedback systems
Passion for creating a school community that supports the development and achievement of all students, particularly those underserved and at-risk in other school settings
Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas
Experience and zeal for working in an entrepreneurial environment
Commitment to democratic governance and collaborative, data-based decision-making
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working on school culture and discipline
Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission

Nice To Haves

Experience in an urban public school strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in delivering the academic preparation and requisite support for all students to be prepared to succeed in college and career
Reinforce and institutionalize the implementation of network practices through regular observation, coaching, and evaluation
Foster connections between academic learning, the community, and the natural world
Will be responsible for teaching, co-teaching and model teaching in the classroom
Assist in creating a professional community that focuses on instruction and assessment as the primary vehicles for improving student achievement and school culture
Motivate teachers to continue to develop their content knowledge and instructional repertoire, and to provide the resources needed for them to do so
Assist in building a school culture that evidences high expectations for courtesy, respect, compassion and an intellectually-engaged environment for both students and adults
Ensure a safe, supportive and productive environment for students, staff and families
Model effective instructional practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions and team meetings
Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
Oversee extra-curricular activities, Saturday School and after school programs
Implement behavior/discipline modification plan for grade group cohort in conjunction with the guidance counselor