Principal

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

4d•$116,696 - $155,949•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal is the key administrator responsible for the management and supervision of the instructional program and daily operations of Academy of Hope's (AoH) Ward 8 campus. AoH expanded into Ward 8 in 2010 to bring adult basic education, GED preparation, and career training to Southeast DC. The campus is part of a school that supports more than 1,000 adult learners a year across its Ward 5 and Ward 8 campuses. The Ward 8 Principal's role involves providing supervision and leadership of all instructional staff (day and evening) and campus operations at the Ward 8 site. The Principal directly supervises the Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, Manager of Student Success, ParaEducator, and site-based teachers. The Assistant Principal, in turn, directly supervises the campus's evening adjunct instructional staff. In collaboration with the Principal (Ward 5) and the Dean of Student Academic Services, the Principal ensures annual achievement of the goals and priorities of the organization and school performance plan. The Principal leads the campus Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and focuses on analyzing campus-level data to inform the supports and resources needed to address every learner's academic and social-emotional needs within a rigorous academic program. This role also leads the Ward 8 campus's introduction and implementation of AoH's Integrated Education and Training (IET) model, which delivers adult basic education and literacy instruction concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation and occupational skills training.

Requirements

Master's degree required in educational leadership, adult education, education, or a related field; doctoral degree a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of building-level education administration experience (e.g., assistant principal, principal, or comparable school-site leadership role) required.
Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned to rigorous national standards, such as the College and Career Readiness Standards.
Understanding of alternative routes to a secondary credential through the GED and the National External Diploma Program (NEDP).
Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and program development to support effective academic programming.
Experience developing teacher practice through cycles of observation (preferably with the Danielson Framework for Teaching), professional learning activities such as PLCs, coaching models, and data-driven professional development.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to initiate projects to address the needs of the assigned campus.
Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Reaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to withstand extended viewing of computer screens.
Candidates for employment will be subject to a federal criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Integrated Education and Training (IET) model and WIOA Title II — Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) requirements, including career pathways and contextualized instruction, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the instructional program to support teachers in meeting the learning needs of every student by providing differentiated, prioritized, aligned, and coordinated supports.
Provides instructional leadership to campus-based instructional staff, with specific responsibility for planning, development, implementation, assessment, and improvement.
Assists the CAO and Director of Performance, Evaluation, & Research in matters of instructional and academic long-range strategic planning and program evaluation.
Designs and implements a collaborative planning cycle for all instructional staff by content area.
Supports and works collaboratively with instructional and program staff to ensure continuity and articulation of the instructional program.
Leads the Ward 8 campus's rollout of AoH's IET model, ensuring adult education and literacy instruction, workforce preparation, and occupational skills training are delivered concurrently, contextually, and toward a single set of learning objectives.
Partners with the CAO, Workforce program leadership, and the campus's Math and ELA Content Lead Teachers to design a single, integrated set of learning objectives.
Coordinates co-teaching and team-teaching arrangements between academic instructors and workforce/occupational trainers.
Supports Content Lead Teachers in embedding workforce-contextualized content into core Math and ELA instruction.
Monitors and reports IET-specific performance measures.
Builds and maintains relationships with workforce training providers and employer partners.
Supports compliance with WIOA Title II reporting requirements related to IET programming.
Coordinates and implements cycles of coaching and professional development for all instructional staff.
Conducts routine classroom observations to monitor fidelity to program design and to provide ongoing feedback and support.
Provides ongoing instructional support by planning and conducting teacher collaboration sessions.
Engages staff in instructional coaching cycles to improve techniques and practice in data-driven instruction and contextualized, IET-aligned instructional practices.
Provides strategic guidance and support of the Ward 8 campus regarding effective and efficient daily school operations.
Collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Admissions, Principal (Ward 5), and Dean of Student Academic Services in the development and implementation of the annual student recruitment and retention plan.
Oversees the development and implementation of the student attendance and participation plan.
Coordinates the work of the campus registrar to ensure appropriate management and collection of student information and records.
Provides guidance in the development of the school climate and culture plan.
Directly supervises and evaluates the Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, Manager of Student Success, ParaEducator, and site-based teachers.
Ensures the Assistant Principal effectively supervises the campus's evening adjunct instructional staff.
Assists with the recruitment and supervision of teachers, contractors, volunteers, and interns.
Assists with retention of and communication with volunteers and monitoring of volunteers' duties, assignments, and hours.
Coordinates substitutes for classes and tutoring as needed.
Conducts regular meetings with Ward 8 campus staff, including the Instructional Leadership Team.
Collaborates and facilitates bi-weekly senior academic leadership meetings.
Ensures quality data management and analysis, including collecting and recording demographic and testing data, attendance records, and enrollment data.
Assists with collecting and recording students' met goals and achievements.
Develops and submits regular programmatic reports.
Attends regular AoH meetings at both AoH locations.
Attends meetings or other events at partner organizations or board meetings when needed.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.