Assistant Principal: Data-Driven College-Prep Leader

Rocketship Public Schools; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement plan

FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocketship Public Schools in the East Bay (Concord/Antioch) seeks an Assistant Principal to drive academic achievement and develop a college-preparatory culture across multiple grades. You will supervise teachers, lead data cycles, observe classrooms, and provide feedback while partnering with families to advance student growth.

As part of a school leadership team, you will mentor staff, support ongoing professional development, and help implement the instructional vision with a focus on equity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching in an urban city classroom and achieving significant gains.
• Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
• Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
• Result-oriented and data-driven.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
• Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strategic planning and project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture in every classroom to ensure high achievement.
• Coach teams to build subject area expertise.
• Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
• Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning.
• Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize instruction in our full inclusion model.
• Teaching: Assistant Principals may teach to model for teachers or support the school community; onboarding includes teaching for several weeks to learn curriculum and model.
• Create partnerships with students and families through regular communication and home visits.
• Involve parents in student achievement via community meetings and events.
• Maintain a culture of honesty, reflection and feedback; seek collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices.

Skills

Urban teaching

Leadership

Data-driven

Time management

Communication

Family engagement

Education

BA from Accredited University

CA teaching credential

Job description

Rocketship Public Schools in the East Bay (Concord/Antioch) seeks an Assistant Principal to drive academic achievement and develop a college-preparatory culture across multiple grades. You will supervise teachers, lead data cycles, observe classrooms, and provide feedback while partnering with families to advance student growth.

As part of a school leadership team, you will mentor staff, support ongoing professional development, and help implement the instructional vision with a focus on equity