Assistant Principal

LEARN Charter School Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

403B Contribution + matching

Job summary

LEARN Charter School Network in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Principal to supervise, discipline, and support scholars under the Principal's direction. You will enforce school policies, lead instructional support, and help plan schedules, assessments, and student conduct guidelines.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in an AP role or 3–5 years as a Master Teacher, is data-driven, can coach teachers, coordinate with families and staff, and demonstrates LEARN's core values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an Assistant Principal role or 3-5 years as a Master Teacher driving instruction
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education in Illinois
• Curriculum and instructional programs knowledge at the elementary school level
• Skills to work with teachers, parents, community members and Board Members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Data analysis in decision making to drive instruction
• Live LEARN’s core values

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of assessments and instructional programs for students
• Guide setup and organization of classrooms, and create master schedules for student and teacher assignment; procure curriculum materials and supports by grade and class
• Develop and administer guidelines for student conduct and disciplinary procedure and incentives
• Oversee student arrivals, dismissals and transitions
• Plan and supervise extracurricular activities
• Observe, evaluate and coach assigned teachers; lead professional development sessions
• Create a supportive learning environment and strengthen MTSS/positive reinforcement strategies

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional coaching

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Databases

Job description

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic and social/emotional foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.What You'll Do:The Assistant Principal’s (AP) primary job responsibility is the supervision, discipline, and monitoring of s students. The AP, under the direction of the Principal, implements and enforces school policies, administrative rules and regulations.To succeed as an Assistant Principal, you demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a high level of energy and consistently positive attitude. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage. You possess strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely. You inspire others with your leadership skills and management ability.In addition, you have experience in development and implementation procedures, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.Above all, you are an adaptive, creative administrator who is comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner. You bring team building and supervisory skills along with organizational and staff development skills.As an Assistant Principal, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:Essential Job FunctionsAssisting in the development and implementation of all assessments and instructional programs for studentsGuiding setup and organization of class rooms, and creating all master schedules for student and teacher assignment; directing procurement and deployment of curriculum materials and supports by grade and classWith the Principal, developing and administering guidelines for student conduct and disciplinary procedure and incentivesOverseeing student arrivals, dismissals and other transitionsAssisting in planning and supervising extracurricular activitiesInstructional Support:Observing, evaluating and coaching assigned teachers and other staff membersLeading professional development sessions as requiredAssisting in creating an appropriate learning and teaching environment (e.g., provisioning concrete strategies to incorporate positive reinforcement, or supporting Multi-Tiered Support Systems)School Operations:Recruiting, hiring, and conducting orientation of assigned teaching and other staffBeing proactive in solving conflicts, concerns and problems; anticipating potential problems for families or students and planning accordinglyThis job is a great fit if you:Have 2+ years experience in an Assistant Principal role or 3-5 years as a Master Teaching driving instructionPossess knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education in IllinoisDisplay knowledge of curriculum and instructional programs at the elementary school levelHave the skills to work with teachers, parents, community members and Board MembersCan communicate effectively orally and in written formHave the ability to prioritize and organizeCan analyze data in the decision making process to drive instructionLive LEARN’s core valuesHave a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each childPreferredYou are bilingualYou are interested and want to become a principal in 1-2 yearsYou have a Master’s degreeYou have the ability to evaluate and improve processesBenefits Summary:We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceWellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testingPaid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school yearShort and long term disabilityPaid life insurance403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligibleChicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CPTF) or Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)Ongoing professional development opportunities:Weekly PDsWorking Conditions and Physical DemandsMajority of work is performed in a general office environment. Position required availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also required participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings. Nature of work required an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day will often be necessary.For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.