Assistant Principal, Innovation Academy

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks an Assistant Principal for Innovation Academy. The role supports the Principal in instructional and organizational leadership across K-12, advocating for stakeholders and driving a shared school vision.

The position focuses on building a strong instructional team, sustaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and executing the school improvement plan with sound resource management.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• Georgia Tier I or II Leadership Certification or valid out-of-state certification.
• Must enroll in a leadership program leading to Tier I within one year of hire.
• Must complete a leadership program that leads to Tier I within three years of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of certified school experience; classroom teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives instructional excellence.
• Participates in supervision and evaluation of personnel.
• Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support instruction.
• Serves as school’s advocate and communicates with stakeholders.
• Manages diverse opinions and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives.
• Conducts routine administrative duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Manages and coordinates staff and students during the summer school program.
• Acts as time manager throughout the school year as assigned by administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Category: School Leadership

Job Function: Administration-School Assistant Principal

Department: INNOVATION ACADEMY

Summary

The Assistant Principal is a member of the school leadership team. This role supports the Principal in providing the instructional and organizational leadership of our K-12 schools. The role serves as the school’s advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions the school for success and engages students and their community. The Assistant Principal also works with others to develop and execute a school improvement plan and allocates resources to continually improve student achievement. The Assistant Principal is also committed to building a talented instructional team and working with the Principal to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment for all students.

Essential Duties

• Drives instructional excellence
• Participates in the supervision and evaluation of professional and classified personnel
• Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement
• Manages school financial, physical, and personnel resources to support optimal instruction
• Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders
• Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives
• Conducts routine administrative duties as assigned by the Principal
• Manages and coordinates staff and students during the summer school program
• Acts as time manager throughout the school year as assigned by administration
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Education or a related field

Certification/Licensure

Must hold a Tier I or II Georgia Leadership Certification or hold a qualifying out of state Leadership Certification

Will also consider, if valid, a renewable T5 or higher Teaching Certification with passing scores on the GACE Leadership Ethics Test

Must enroll in a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I certification within one year of hire

Must complete a leadership program that leads to Georgia Tier I Leadership certification within three years of hire

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of certified school experience required; Experience as a classroom teacher at the applicable grade level preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, and provide leadership which results in the best possible teaching and learning atmosphere
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

Posting ID: 35279

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Assistant Principal, Innovation Academy

Req ID: Fulton County Schools

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta