High School Assistant Principal at Wayside Schools

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Instructional Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Backwards Planning, Team Building, Accountability, Communication, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Description

Job Title: High School Assistant Principal Job-Type: Full-time Contract Days: 220 Days Reports to: Campus Principal Location: Wayside: Sci-Tech High School Company Website: http://www.waysideschools.org [http://www.waysideschools.org/] Salary: $75,000 Job Goal: At Wayside Schools, we seek staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, talents and ideas to meet the needs of our growing body of scholars and dynamic programming. At Wayside, we know that leaders who possess specific traits and competencies are more likely to be successful in their roles and in their service to staff, scholars and families: passion for our mission, a deep connection to issues of social justice, a commitment to all scholars we serve and a focus on personal growth and development. The high-school assistant principal will be responsible for ensuring that every scholar achieves the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to be successful lifelong learners and global citizens. The assistant principal will work collaboratively with the campus principal to accomplish this objective by promoting a collaborative campus culture, setting and maintaining high expectations, supporting the development of instructional staff and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Qualifications: Education/Certification: * Bachelor's Degree- Required * Master's Degree in an education-related field (preferred) * Administrative Certification (preferred) * Bilingual (preferred) Experience: * A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a low income school * A minimum of 2 years of experience serving in campus leadership role such as coach, mentor teacher, team leader or curriculum support * An understanding of the specific, unique characteristics of public charter schools, Texas-specific knowledge a plus * A proven track record of success managing school leaders to achieve ambitious goals; previous experience supporting the full array of responsibilities and challenges faced by school principals preferred but not required * Outstanding leadership and management skills, particularly as it relates to building teams, working through others, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable * An entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in building a program, department or organization * The flexibility needed to accommodate the breadth and depth of responsibilities and priorities * Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills including excellence in backwards planning long-term goals, accountability and progress monitoring systems * Ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders with different interests and needs * Deep commitment to improving the lives of scholars from low-income communities * Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Wayside Schools * Alignment to our commitment to provide access to rigorous and well-balanced * High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google suite Performance Responsibilities: * Maintain and promote high expectations for staff and scholars * Maintain campus order and safety through well-established systems, routines and protocols * Use impact and influence to align staff to campus mission and goals * Management of staff that includes goal setting, regular cycles of feedback, emphasis on self-awareness, promotion of continued development, retention of high-performing staff members and targeted work with staff not meeting expectations * Promote a scholar-focused, collaborative and achievement-oriented campus culture * Support the academic, behavioral and emotional needs of all scholars * Address challenges proactively and creatively * Implement feedback to promote ongoing personal and professional growth * Maintain a high level of self-awareness * Develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including staff, scholars, and parents * Manage and prioritize multiple tasks on a daily basis while remaining focused on long-term goals * Use data to inform both long and short-term goals * Demonstrate a high level of resourcefulness and thoughtful decision-making when faced with challenges and ambiguity * Serve as an instructional leader promoting ongoing staff development through coaching and feedback * Promote innovative and data-driven instruction at all grade levels * Maintain campus communication through both verbal and written systems * Evaluate staff to ensure that opportunities are provided for ongoing professional growth, ensuring that all scholars are provided an exceptional learning experience * Manage a variety of campus systems and responsibilities such as testing coordination, 504 support, LPAC, TELPAS management and management of instructional resources * Manage campus resources and textbooks * Support scholar recruitment efforts at the district and campus level * Maintain confidentiality * Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor Benefits: * Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only) Sustainability Fridays Free Pre-K for Staff Children Professional Development and Coaching 403(b) plan Texas Retirement System Plan Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications Additional Information: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings, according to the demands of the role and tasks. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

The assistant principal works with the campus principal to promote a collaborative culture, set high expectations, and support instructional staff development. They are responsible for managing campus systems, using data to inform goals, and ensuring scholars achieve academic and character success.