Assistant Principal of ELAHumanities24-25
Assistant Principal of ELAHumanities24-25
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Job Description
ABOUT ACHIEVERS
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jerseys first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways(Health Sciences Digital Media Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking).Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to60 college credits NOCTI credentials and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate withcontent mastery skills and experiencesthat areessential to the current marketplaceand the world beyond.
ACHIEVERS FIT
- Demonstrates* alignment and commitment *to Achievers Early College Preps mission core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Adaptable in a growing environment; Is* flexible* andsolutionsoriented
- Evidence ofselfmotivation taking initiatives and willingness to be ateam player
- Experience in schools thatrely heavily on intervention literacy and content knowledgeas a means to dramatically increase student achievement
- Driven to* deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement* with complex texts critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis
- Exhibits alaser focus on analyzing student work and student data coupled with a deepcommitment to datadriven decision making
- Quantifiable* track record of outstanding academic results*
- Unwavering commitment to feedback improvement practice and notion of IM ALL IN!
- Culturally aware culturally sensitive and assetbased thinking
COMPETENCIES
We seek to build a highperforming 612 school and will need a leader that 100 commits themselves to the mission doing whatever it takes to urgently and excitingly get the work done to improve student achievement. We need a leader that is extremely inspiring and has a strong radar for excellence in all aspects of their work; desiring to address the big and small challenges that will make the largest impact. This leader must be willing to engage in difficult conversations while building the investment and shared school culture of highly effective teams. Furthermore this leader is joyful humble open to feedback and nurturing to the needs of all they are leading. This leader is also confident and assured that they have the mentorship and support of their evaluator the School Principal.
Instructional Leadership
- Assist the Principal in providing exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college
- Assist the Principal in developing and communicating strategic school systems culture and vision and building a plan to achieve that vision
- Assist the Principal in leading all aspects of DataDriven Instruction (DDI) Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation & Feedback (OF)
- Assist the Principal in implementing effective assessment systems and using data to inform decisions; curriculum development and assessment; and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards
Teacher Coaching & Evaluation (ELA & Humanities)
- Assist the Principal in providing schoolwide leadership and the Executive Director in any directed districtrelated responsibilities
- Assist the Principal in conducting daily teacher observations and provide realtime feedback to move the needle on student achievement
- Assist the Principal in leading faculty to ensure that all staff are providing wellmanaged and rigorous daily lessons reasonable and effective daily homework and productive after school tutoring
- Assist the Principal in holding teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Team
- Be willing to CoTeach or Lead at least one class as it relates to ELA and/or Humanities
Cultural Leadership
- Assist the Principal in building a joyful and rigorous school culture
- Assist the Principal in providing fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations
- Assist the Principal in collaborating with school staff to support students academic and socioemotional development
- Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the schools college mission are built and maintained grade by grade year to year
- Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs
- Support staff to ensure a positive safe and structured culture of high expectations
- Assist the Principal and teaching staff members in appraising the performance of all students
- Assist the Principal and the child study team in the coordination delivery and supervision of special education and student services
- Assist in the supervision of students in the cafeteria(s) halls bus area(s) and other locations where students congregate
- Make disciplinary judgments for students; assign detentions or other appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Keep accurate records of student disciplinary action and report the same to the principal
- Communicate regularly with families ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their childrens performance and correspond about school policies trips and events
- Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Essential Qualifications
- Relentless dedication to improve the minds characters and lives of students
- Strong record of driving outstanding student results
- Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change
- Effective communication skills
- Strong data analysis skills
- Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth
- Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations
- Grit personal responsibility and a commitment to continual professional growth
- Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers students families and colleagues
- Strong organizational skills careful attention to detail and followthrough
- Leadership ability in curriculum and staff development staff supervision and evaluation and program evaluation
- 5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers preferably in lowincome schools and/or communities
- NJ Principal or Supervisor Certificate or equivalent
- A Masters degree (required)
- Experience as a Teacher Instructional Coach Dean or equivalent leadership role required
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Proficiency using computers printers copy machines and fax machines
- Excellent organizational verbal and written skills
- Ability to travel for programming residency and development opportunities
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
