Middle School (5-8) Assistant Principal (2026-27)

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal supports the management of all facets of daily school operations. The Assistant Principal ensures the safety and welfare of both students and staff and provides for a positive learning environment. The Assistant Principal provides instructional leadership including curriculum planning and implementation, instructional strategies, student accountability, and professional development. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the Principal, and the Superintendent, the Assistant Principal develops and implements school policy and operational guidelines.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Three years teaching, supporting the development of teachers, and/or developing curriculum, preferably in urban schools
Valid Ohio teaching and administrative certification/license
Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties
Sound student management skills
Knowledge of state and national standards
Knowledge of the special needs of students and families who live in poverty
Experience with technology integration in classroom instruction and the application of technology in administrative duties
Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding the education of special needs students
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills; able to pay careful attention to details
Able to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance the efficiency of the organization
Able to establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization
Able to perform well on a team
Able to prioritize and accomplish highest-leverage activities
Able to improvise and work through uncertainties
strong problem-solving skills
Experience working with confidential information
Effective working in a diverse and rapidly changing teamed environment
Able to follow up on key information and obligations
Able to drive for results and manage shifting priorities with very little direction
Able to draw attention to and celebrate schoolwide, classroom, and student success

Nice To Haves

Previous school leadership experience preferred, including experience working with parents and community groups

Responsibilities

Oversee the school’s resident educator program
Provide instructional support for teachers
Support curriculum development and assessment implementation
Support the development and implementation of interim assessments and use data to inform decisions
Assist with the development and communication of the vision of instructional excellence to all faculty
Serve as a role model for students, faculty, and staff in living out the DECA Core Values
Work with faculty and staff to fulfill the school’s mission and objectives
Oversee the school’s academic and behavioral programs
Develop intervention and enrichment plans to ensure the needs of all students are addressed
Assist with the planning and implementation of new teacher orientation
Encourage the professional growth of instructional staff via professional development, classroom observations, curriculum development, and teacher evaluations
Hold teachers accountable for demanding success from all students behaviorally and academically.
Support the recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal of faculty and staff
Ensure all faculty are providing rigorous daily lessons
Serve as building test coordinator
As needed assist the special education department to ensure that students with special needs and students with 504 plans are served appropriately
Ensure consistency and commitment in implementing the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
Support the development of a positive, structured, fun school culture for faculty, staff, and students
Collaborate with faculty and staff to foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development
Support the development and enhancement of rituals and traditions that reinforce DECA’s college-going culture
Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, volunteers, community partners, and other key stakeholders
Support with both proactive and reactive measures and strategies in regards to student discipline and maintaining a safe classroom and school environment.