Assistant Principal

Reports to: Principal and Chief Talent Officer
Status: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in K–12 education or a related field
• Administrative certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff, families, and students
• Alignment with the school’s mission and core values

Terms of Employment

Starting Salary: Negotiable
Annual Raise: Negotiable
Benefits: STRS, comprehensive health benefits and more
Contract Term: 12 months

Position Description

The Assistant Principal partners with the Principal to promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable school culture. This role provides leadership in discipline strategy, student support systems, and attendance. The AP also supports school events, advisory programming, and culture-building efforts. While not directly instructional, the AP addresses behavior and culture within classrooms to support teaching and learning.

Rewarding Experience

Seeing students grow in a supportive environment, and receiving appreciation from families and staff for maintaining a positive, consistent school culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture Planning

• Analyze and share monthly discipline and attendance data
• Create and implement action plans to improve student behavior
• Lead culture events (e.g., Student of the Month, assemblies, recognition)
• Organize and assign advisory lessons and character education
• Attend grade-level meetings to assist with behavior concerns
• Assist grade chairs with field trip planning and supervision

     Restorative Practices & Behavior Support

• Facilitate or oversee PSR circles and student mediations
• Collaborate weekly with PSR, ISS, and social work teams
• Support restorative approaches to discipline and reintegration
• Attend MDRs and formal hearings as assigned
• Schedule and lead return-from-suspension meetings
   

Visibility, Safety, & Systems Oversight

• Supervise hallways, transitions, and common areas
• Enforce dress code and support arrival procedures (e.g., phone cart, wanding)
• Conduct locker and classroom checks when needed
• Support lunch duty, school store, and other accountability systems
• Assist with school safety drills as a CIRT member
   

Operational & School-Wide Support

• Prepare and distribute detention lists
• Assign consequences and follow up with staff and families
• Communicate behavior outcomes to families and affected teachers
• Support all school events, including after-school and cultural programs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Chief Talent Officer
   

How it Supports the Mission and Vision

This role fosters a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment where all students can thrive. It supports staff in creating classrooms where learning is respected, and strengthens relationships among students, families, and school leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in K–12 education or a related field
• Administrative certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience as a teacher or administrator
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff, families, and students
• Alignment with the school’s mission and core values

Salary : $50,500 - $70,000