High School Assistant Principal & Instructional Leader

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools in Oklahoma City seeks a High School Assistant Principal to support the school vision and sustain high student achievement. The candidate will collaborate with the principal to develop, implement and evaluate instructional best practices and provide organizational support for efficient school operations.

The role requires leading instructional staff, mentoring teachers, coordinating professional development, using data to inform decisions, and engaging with students,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education Administration from an accredited institution.
• Oklahoma State Department of Education Administrator Certificate for the appropriate level.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, with at least two (2) years of leadership experience in a secondary school.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school.
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity.
• Capacity to define a vision, build teams and achieve results despite tremendous obstacles.
• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Record of success in leading adults; prior experience with personnel recruitment, selection, training, management, labor relations and supervision.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Keen ability to use data in the decision making process and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to continuously elevate professional contributions through ongoing reflection, building upon previous learning and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist the school principal in serving as an instructional leader of the building staff to achieve and sustain high levels of student learning and growth.
• Observe teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, and provide clear and actionable feedback, resources and support.
• Collaborate with the principal to provide ongoing professional development for staff, based on an analysis of school / assigned building data, best practices and instructional research.
• Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision making and instruction.
• Work with the counselors, teachers, students and parents in preparing learning plans for students.
• Work with the principal, teachers and staff in the development and implementation of the core components of the school's curriculum.
• Help develop policies and organizational procedures to: Implement the instructional program; o Provide harmonious staff relations; o Secure a safe physical environment for pupils and staff; o Secure wholesome school-community organizations which work within the school.
• Assist in the day to day operations of the school, including, but not limited to reports, discipline, facilities, conferring with students and/or parents, and scheduling standardized testing.
• Assist in coordination and implementation of parental and community engagement strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Leadership & mentorship

Communication with staff

Collaboration with principal

Professional development facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Education Administration

State Administrator Certificate

5+ years teaching with 2+ years leadership in secondary

Knowledge of K-12 public education

Commitment to educational equity

Vision building and team leadership

Strategic planning and resource coordination

Experience with personnel recruitment and supervision

Curriculum design and training methods

Data-informed decision making

Lifelong professional growth

Job description

Oklahoma City Public Schools in Oklahoma City seeks a High School Assistant Principal to support the school vision and sustain high student achievement. The candidate will collaborate with the principal to develop, implement and evaluate instructional best practices and provide organizational support for efficient school operations.

The role requires leading instructional staff, mentoring teachers, coordinating professional development, using data to inform decisions, and engaging with students,