High School Assistant Principal

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated High School Assistant Principal to foster an inclusive educational environment. In this pivotal role, you will assist in shaping the instructional vision and curriculum while modeling professionalism for staff. Your responsibilities will include coaching teachers, conducting evaluations, and leading professional development initiatives. You'll play a vital role in creating a supportive school community, ensuring that both staff and students thrive. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and PA Admin Certification required.
• Strong skills in education, instructing, and complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal in instructional decisions and curriculum vision.
• Provide instructional coaching and conduct staff evaluations.
• Lead professional development and mentor new teachers.

Skills

Customer and Personal Service

Education and Training

Computers and Electronics

Instructing

Psychology

Mathematics

Public Safety and Security

Sociology and Anthropology

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Analysis and Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree

PA Admin Certification

Tools

Google Suite for Education

Student Information System

Student Intervention Programs

Document Camera

Projector

Laptop

Copier

Job description

American Paradigm Schools

8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world-class education.

Position: High School Assistant Principal

Position type: Full Time

Position location (School): Tacony Academy- High School Campus

Department: Leadership

Reports to: Principals

Employment status: Exempt

Employment duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

The Assistant Principal role is to assist the Principal in making instructional decisions for the school regarding the vision for instruction and the curriculum used. The Assistant Principal models professionalism for all staff and is responsible for ensuring that all staff and students have what they need to be successful.

Major Responsibilities

1. Providing instructional coaching for teachers
2. Conducting informal observations and learning walks
3. Evaluating staff as needed using the Danielson Framework
4. Creating and delivering professional development
5. Acting as a mentor to new teachers, student teachers, and pre-service students
6. Remaining current on trends in education
7. Participating in school-wide activities and initiatives
8. Collaborating with the Director of Climate to establish a caring school community and restorative practices
9. Collaborating with the Director of Culture to establish a caring and active school community
10. Supervising and leading assigned programs, including:
1. Summer program (am/pm)
2. Ed Tech initiatives
3. Federally mandated College and Career Readiness requirements
4. PSSA Administration process
5. Counselor(s) and Social Worker(s)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Education and Training
3. Computers and Electronics
4. Instructing
5. Psychology
6. Mathematics
7. Public Safety and Security
8. Sociology and Anthropology
9. Social Perceptiveness
10. Monitoring
11. Complex Problem Solving
12. Judgment and Decision Making
13. Systems Analysis and Evaluation

Technology Skills

1. Google Suite for Education
2. Student Information System
3. Student Intervention Programs
4. Document Camera
5. Projector, laptop, copier

Education and Certifications

1. Master's Degree (required)
2. PA Admin Certification (required)

Physical Requirements

1. Sitting
2. Walking
3. Standing
4. Talking
5. Pushing
6. Driving
7. Lifting 20-25 lbs.
8. Moving up and down from a seated position
9. Restraining
10. Walking up and down stairs

American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities. Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students' sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS, and as such, we have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools.

The Caring School Community model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, to grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons in the program help faculty and staff create a warm, safe, and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others.

All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.