Assistant Principal of Instruction (Secondary) Location: All Secondary Employment duration: Full time Hiring For: 2011-2012
Description
Mastery Charter Schools is currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Assistant Principal of Instruction to lead and supervise a team of teachers in educating 700+ secondary or elementary school students in urban Philadelphia. Reporting directly to the Principal, s/he will lead a talented and dedicated team of teachers toward creating and fostering a participatory, student-centered and rigorously outcomes-driven culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented team leader who aspires to lead a school as Principal.
Responsibilities include: · Drive and support implementation of Mastery Charter Schools’ vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture for teachers, staff and students · Lead and supervise a high-functioning team of educators focused on driving superior academic performance and fostering a high level of personal responsibility · Supervise teachers’ instructional methods, evaluate lesson plans, provide weekly observations and professional development opportunities, and coach teachers around effective instructional strategies · Identify students who could benefits from additional support and guide them toward supplemental educational services as necessary · Engage parents and other community members in school activities to engender a neighborhood-centered approach to learning and development · Support the Principal in ensuring effective collection and analysis of student performance data to identify struggling students, curriculum shortfalls, and teacher quality issues · Manage various administration functions, including testing schedules and absenteeism needs for teachers
Qualifications: · Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in the classroom, preferably within an urban school setting · M.Ed. strongly preferred · Superior grasp of effective instructional and behavioral methods and strategies for educating urban youth · Strong people and project management ability, with the proven ability to influence and enhance cooperative working relationships within a team environment · Interest in providing only the highest quality educational experience for students and their families · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment · Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology that will support the learning environment · Experience in and/or understanding of thepublic school system or charter schools is desirable · Teach for America alumni are strongly encouraged to apply
Compensation: Highly competitive; commensurate with experience
