Job Title: Assistant Principal Department: School Administration 

Reports to: Principal Effective Date: Upon Hire

Position Type: Exempt - 12 months 

Job Summary: 

Booker T. Washington Academy is seeking an innovative leader to serve as a key member of the school’s leadership team. The Assistant Principal will assist with the planning, coordination and development of the school including helping to shape a positive school climate and culture.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Support the Principal’s vision and execute the mission of the school.

• Provide support to the Principal regarding leadership and direction to school-based staff, administrative staff, consultants, and all teachers.

• Support the principal in supervising and observing all instructional practices in the school including coaching and mentoring directly or through other staff and/or professional development programs.

• Assist the Principal in the coordination of all Special Education Programs.

• Assess the needs of students for the improvement of instruction.

• Maintain a leadership role in the implementation of applicable Federal/State regulations and guidelines.

• Observe and support the Principal’s implementation of SRBI.

• Implement best practices in developing student’s social emotional learning needs.

• Build partnerships with families and community to support the instructional program

• Support the Principal with supervision and monitoring of support services.

• Assist with coordination and supervision of special events and extra-curricular activities.

• Support the Principal with master scheduling, increasing student enrollment, and curriculum implementation.

• Assist the Principal with preparation of materials in conjunction with Network Leaders for Board Meetings, including student academic achievement data based on comparative and longitudinal measures.

• Assist with the implementation and following of policies and procedures.

• Create a safe environment for learning.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Executive Director’s designee. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations

• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements

• Thorough understanding of instructional methodology

• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration

• Ability to effectively present information and facilitate professional learning for staff

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds

• Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school

• Ability to extrapolate data and make data informed decisions.

• Ability to identify and solve problems

• Creative thinking skills

• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices

• Proficient with Google Products and Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• School Administrator Certification (092), or ability to get certified within 60 days of hire, required. 
• At least five years of experience in education required.
• At least 2 years of administrative experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.