Middle School Assistant Principal

Education: Junior-High School

 
MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Assistant Principal is an experienced educator who is skilled in creating a strong school culture and sense of community.  The Assistant Principal will be responsible for leading classroom management and professional development initiatives that will result in a positive school culture.
 
REPORTS TO
Middle School Principal
 
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months; extended day
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Lead grade level team leaders
• Meet weekly with grade level
• Lead Response To Intervention (RTI)
• Leading School Culture
  • House System
• Daily morning and afternoon check-ins with Principal
• Coordinate testing schedules with regents
• Respond to School Culture
  • Monitoring the House System
  • Coordinating Activities
• Monitoring Level 3 & 4 behaviors
• Supporting Students and School Culture
  • Bi-weekly meetings with Student Government (lunch or after school)
  • Bi-weekly meeting with Cabinet and SGA Officers
  • No students in halls and offices – “Walk and Talk; This is an institution of learning, not socialization”

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 

• Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
• Direct and instruct others
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Inspire trust with students, parents, and colleagues
• Make independent decisions
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks
• Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive student management program which leads to a positive school culture
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
• Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies
• Work effectively with staff, students, and public

 
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Ability to inspire others
• Experience in peer mediation and other conflict resolution methods
• Flair for innovative and creative behavior modification strategies
• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting
• Passion for working with middle/high school aged children
• Preference for bilingual candidate
• Proven strength in classroom management and discipline skills

 
TO APPLY:
If you possess the qualities outlined above, please apply for a position at NHACS! To apply, please submit a current resume and cover letter (as attachments in Word or PDF format) to recruitment@newheightsacademy.org.
In the subject line of the email, please name the position for which you are applying.  In your cover letter, please:
 

1. Describe why you are the perfect fit for the position for which you are applying.
2. Explain why you desire to work in an urban middle/high school setting.

New Heights Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.