Reports to: Principal and Chief Talent Officer
Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in K–12 education or a related field
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Administrative certification preferred
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Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff, families, and students
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Alignment with the school’s mission and core values
Terms of Employment
Starting Salary: Negotiable
Annual Raise: Negotiable
Benefits: STRS, comprehensive health benefits and more
Contract Term: 12 months
Position Description
The Assistant Principal partners with the Principal to promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable school culture. This role provides leadership in discipline strategy, student support systems, and attendance. The AP also supports school events, advisory programming, and culture-building efforts. While not directly instructional, the AP addresses behavior and culture within classrooms to support teaching and learning.
Rewarding Experience
Seeing students grow in a supportive environment, and receiving appreciation from families and staff for maintaining a positive, consistent school culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze and share monthly discipline and attendance data
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Create and implement action plans to improve student behavior
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Lead culture events (e.g., Student of the Month, assemblies, recognition)
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Organize and assign advisory lessons and character education
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Attend grade-level meetings to assist with behavior concerns
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Assist grade chairs with field trip planning and supervision
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Facilitate or oversee PSR circles and student mediations
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Collaborate weekly with PSR, ISS, and social work teams
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Support restorative approaches to discipline and reintegration
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Attend MDRs and formal hearings as assigned
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Schedule and lead return-from-suspension meetings
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Supervise hallways, transitions, and common areas
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Enforce dress code and support arrival procedures (e.g., phone cart, wanding)
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Conduct locker and classroom checks when needed
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Support lunch duty, school store, and other accountability systems
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Assist with school safety drills as a CIRT member
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Prepare and distribute detention lists
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Assign consequences and follow up with staff and families
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Communicate behavior outcomes to families and affected teachers
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Support all school events, including after-school and cultural programs
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Chief Talent Officer
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How it Supports the Mission and Vision
This role fosters a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment where all students can thrive. It supports staff in creating classrooms where learning is respected, and strengthens relationships among students, families, and school leaders.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in K–12 education or a related field
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Administrative certification preferred
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Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff, families, and students
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Alignment with the school’s mission and core values
