Who Are We?

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways. 

Overview of the HS Assistant Principal Role

The high school leadership team is led by the high school principal and includes a director of operations and four assistant principals (Math, Humanities, Spanish/Arts, and Science/C.S.). The team is close-knit and works together to ensure a strong and coordinated approach to delivering excellent instruction and a robust and thriving school culture. The specific responsibilities of the Science / Computer Science Assistant Principal are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Aligns action to an unwavering belief that our mission is to prepare all students to thrive in and graduate from college
• Holds a strong vision for what excellent high school instruction looks like and deeply believes in the importance of realizing that vision
• Takes and demonstrates responsibility for the achievement of all students in science and computer science
• Effectively develops staff. Plans and leads weekly professional development that meets the needs of the instructional staff and results in improved achievement. 
• Regularly observes and gives in-person feedback to teachers in the department
• Oversees data cycles and data-based actions aligned to academic goals of being one of the best schools in the state regarding MCAS scores and AP passage rate per student.

• Creates and conveys a positive vision for student culture and realizes that vision through leadership and development of staff, community meetings, strong communication, presence, and the power of example.
• Develops and maintains a positive staff culture on the science/CS team based on a shared commitment to the school’s mission and a belief in their own power to contribute to it.
• Contributes to positive culture leadership across the school
• Supports and upholds strong school policies that lead to a consistent, fair, and effective school culture. 
• Has a visible presence throughout the school. 
• Attends community events. 

Qualifications

• 5 years of academic experience, at least 3 as a teacher
• Deep knowledge of science and/or computer science 
• A history of strong instruction, curriculum planning and data driven instruction
• Bachelor’s degree
• Administrative license is not required.

Compensation

• Starts at $106,000 for candidates meeting minimum requirements

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.