Assistant Principal of Student Success

Assistant Principal of Student Success

Job Title:  Assistant Principal of Student Success

Department: Academic 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Campus Principal

Compensation: $116,877 - $134,408 Competitive Benefits Package

Join a collaborative team of educators and learners dedicated to preparing all students to live with compassion, global perspective, and the skills to create meaningful change.

The Organization

Mundo Verde was founded in 2011 as Washington, DC’s first “green” public charter school. Today, Mundo Verde serves over 1,200 students across two campuses. Our core pillars—bilingualism, hands-on learning, and sustainability, as well as our foundational commitment to a Beloved Community—guide our innovative educational approach, shaping confident kids who generate sustainable solutions. Our mission is to foster high levels of academic achievement among a diverse group of students by preparing them to be successful and compassionate global stewards of their communities. Families and staff are respected, valued, and included as essential partners in this thriving, inclusive community. 

With the hiring of a new Executive Team, the launch of a new strategic plan,  the completion of construction at the Calle Ocho Campus, and its fifteen-year anniversary in 2026, Mundo Verde is at an inflection point in its development as an organization. Mundo Verde seeks to build a team of mission-driven, compassionate, collaborative colleagues who will advance the school’s mission and chart the path for its next phase, as it becomes the most excellent Mundo Verde it can be.

Position Overview: The Assistant Principal (AP) of Student Success is a specialized leadership role focused on the academic and social-emotional achievement of diverse learners at a single campus. Working under the supervision of the Principal and in partnership with the Senior Director of Student Success, you will lead the campus-based specialized instructional teams to ensure every student—regardless of background or ability—has equitable access to high-quality instruction.

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Instructional Leadership & Team Oversight
  • Instructional Leadership: Serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT). In collaboration with the principal and other members of the ILT, articulate a clear instructional vision with a schoolwide focus on teaching and learning that is data-driven, standards-aligned and rooted in a belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
  • Team Oversight: As designated by the principal, serve as the primary evaluator of the special education teachers, intervention and ESOL teachers, Dedicated Aides, IEP Case Managers, and Related Service Providers (RSPs). Guide and coach these teams to ensure high-impact, coordinated service delivery.
  • Professional Learning: Plan for and facilitate a professional learning community (PLC) of special education teachers and service providers, including individualized coaching/feedback cycles with 3–5 identified teachers at a time to improve classroom practice and student outcomes.
  • Extended School Year (ESY): In collaboration with Senior Director of Student Success, identify needs for students and staff related to ESY; oversee program implementation
• Collaborative Systems & Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with other members of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to integrate specialized services into the core curriculum. 
  • Change Management: Manage the change process with the principal, including making tough decisions when necessary to move the school and students forward. Engage school community members effectively to ensure all stakeholders are included in school improvement efforts.
  • Professional Development: In collaboration with the Principal and Senior Director of Student Success, design, build and facilitate professional development for administrators and staff on topics including IDEA compliance, ESOL strategies, and the school’s continuum of services.
  • Compliance Alignment: Ensure all student services meet federal and state mandates with support from the Senior Director of Student Success. In collaboration with the principal, serve as the primary LEA Representative Designee at IEP meetings.
  • Section 504 Leadership: In collaboration with the Principal and with support from the Senior Director of Student Success, oversee the process for 504 eligibility, annual review, and dissemination of updated 504 plans to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Data-Driven Achievement
  • Data Monitoring: Focus on evidence-based growth and results to drive the school towards annual and long-term goals. Regularly analyze student performance data to identify gaps and monitor the progress of sub-groups (SPED, ML). Select data sets for grade level teams to analyze and respond to as a part of team data cycles. 
  • Data Team Member: Support data team with the creation of the annual Data and Assessment Timeline. 
  • Quality IEP Progress Monitoring: Ensure data is collected and reviewed regularly for IEP goals, and that progress reports are created and shared with families regularly
• Compliance and Policy
  • Serve as Accommodations Point of Contact for statewide standardized assessments (ACCESS, CAPE, etc.) 
  • Along with the Senior Director of Student Success, serve as a special education point of contact for OSSE and attend periodic meetings and trainings. 
  • Assist the Senior Director of Student Success with the development of policies and procedures that will be implemented at the campus level. 
  • Conduct trainings on compliance and policy requirements and ensure Mundo Verde meets its legal obligations under IDEA and Section 504. 
  • Participate in special education and 504 meetings as the school’s representative and work with the Compliance Coordinator to ensure paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Family Engagement
  • Communicate with families in a culturally responsive, respectful manner, honoring them as partners. 
  • Model positive, respectful behavior with students, staff, and families at all times. 
  • Collaborate with teachers, administration, and behavior specialists to respond to student behaviors and engage in restorative conversations to repair harms, as warranted.
• School Wide Support
  • Engage in constant personal learning, including the need to learn and adapt when faced with challenges and successes.
  • Expected to attend (when relevant) and support pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as student celebrations of learning, home visits, etc. as needed
  • Expected to attend family events such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc.Meet regularly with supervisor to evaluate progress, growth and performance using Mundo Verde’s evaluation process
  • Support school safety by assisting with student arrival and dismissal procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties, as necessary, to support the team's goals and objectives.

Successful Traits:  

• Student-Centered Mindset
  Demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting every student’s academic growth and overall well-being.
• Collaboration and Teamwork
  Builds positive relationships with colleagues, contributes to a supportive team culture, and works effectively with staff and families.
• Cultural Responsiveness
  Values and respects the diverse backgrounds of colleagues, students and families and fosters an inclusive learning and work environment.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving
  Responds effectively to changing needs in a dynamic school environment and approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Growth Mindset
  Demonstrates openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional development to improve practice.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience and 2-3 years of school leadership or equivalent experience preferred
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for diverse learners and experience as an instructional leader.
• Deep understanding of ESOL instructional strategies and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Advanced or native proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and collaborate with adults from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the community
• Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to reach high levels of achievement
• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or related field.

Employee Benefits & Culture:

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:  

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (28 days of PTO: 8 Sick, 20 Personal), and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 
• An opportunity to develop compassionate global stewards and lifelong biliterate learners
• A caring community of colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, each other, and the school mission
• A leadership team that invests in your growth through meaningful feedback, coaching, and dedication to professional development
• A supportive, inclusive work environment that values staff voice and well‑being

Terms of Employment:  

• Schedule: Full-time, 8 hour workday
• Location: Cook Campus (30 P St NW, WDC) or Calle Ocho (4401 8th St NE, WDC)
• Supervision: This position does not have any direct reports 
• Position Type: This is a full-time, 12-month exempt salaried position,which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Pre‑Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a TB test, fingerprinting, and a background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

MVBPCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, credit information, family responsibilities, genetic information, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, matriculation, homeless status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employees and applicants who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination should file a complaint with Mundo Verde at HR@mundoverdepcs.org or they may share their concerns with any manager.

Individuals who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex may file a complaint with Mundo Verde’s Title IX Coordinator:

Erin K. Pitts, Chief of People and Culture

Phone: (202) 750-7060

E-mail: epitts@mundoverdepcs.org

Mail: Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School, 30 P Street NW, WDC 20001

Retaliation against any individual who files a complaint or participates in an investigation is strictly prohibited.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience and 2-3 years of school leadership or equivalent experience preferred
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for diverse learners and experience as an instructional leader.
• Deep understanding of ESOL instructional strategies and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
• Advanced or native proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach, manage, and collaborate with adults from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the community
• Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to reach high levels of achievement
• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or related field.

Salary : $116,877 - $134,408