At Innovation Montessori Academy, we understand that adolescents thrive when challenged with meaningful academic work, authentic responsibility, and opportunities to discover their purpose. Our program for grades 7-12 combines rigorous academics with student-centered learning, empowering students to think critically, solve complex problems, and take ownership of their education. Through Montessori pedagogy and personalized pathways, real-world experiences, and college and career exploration, we prepare students to graduate as confident, capable learners who are ready to succeed in higher education, the workforce, and beyond. We are seeking an Assistant Principal who is committed to academic excellence, Montessori adolescent education, and fostering a culture where every student is equipped to pursue a purposeful future.
Position: Assistant Principal
Reports To: Principal
Position Type: Salary / Exempt
Work Schedule: 12-Month Position, Monday – Friday (occasional evenings/weekends as required), Full-time
School Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Salary Schedule: Instructional Pay Schedule, 12-months, plus role stipend of $5,000.00
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Principal performs responsible administrative and supervisory work in the area of instruction, personnel, curriculum and all the daily operations of the school. Works to maintain the integrity of the school as a place for whole child education.
Qualifications:
Florida certification as either School Principal or Educational Leadership required within the first two years of employment.
Five (5) years of related professional experience required (preferably in Montessori Education).
Master’s or Specialist’s Degree in Educational Leadership (or current enrollment in an accredited Educational Leadership degree program).
Montessori certification or willingness to complete certification as requested by the executive director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Implementing, evaluating and reporting to the principal the school’s goals and objectives reflecting organizational and state goals.
Maintain a positive school/community climate and a safe and healthy environment.
Manifests a professional code of ethics and values.
Communicates and interacts effectively with all stakeholders in the community.
Instructional:
Planning, implementing, and evaluating the school instructional program based on student needs and within state guidelines.
Review teacher’s lesson plans and instruction to ensure they match the State Standards and Montessori Standards.
Administrative:
Under the direction of the principal, planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating all other programs, i.e. Athletics, Extra-Curricular, Co-Curricular.
Under the director of the principal, support in determining staffing needs including selection, supervision, staff development and evaluation of all school personnel.
Understands the school budget and works with the principal to ensure the school is operating within the set budget.
Overseeing the proper record keeping processes, and inventory control of all school resources.
Maintain records such as but not limited to student test scores, attendance records, overseeing IEPs, and all other reports as needed for efficient operation of the school and compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
Support the Principal in the recruitment of students and faculty for the school as needed.
Assure that all academic components of the school’s charter are being met.
Enforce the Policies and Procedures of the organization as set by the Board of Directors and Superintendent.
With support from the principal, develops and implements school rules and regulations in keeping with the Policies and Procedures.
Attends and participates in meetings of the Board and its committees as requested by the principal.
Ensure that the Principal is informed of the operations of the school and any problems which arise.
Is familiar with Charter School Laws and Florida Statutes and attends other duties as assigned by or in the absence of the Principal.
Physical Requirements/Activity:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift (up to 20 pounds), finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing acuity, and visual acuity.
Indoor and Outdoor: the principal is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package in alignment with Florida statutes.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation.
Board Approved Date: April 9, 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,194.92 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
