Instruction assistant principal job description

• Previous instructional leadership experience as assistant principal, dean, or team leader
• Previous experience as an instructional coach
• Experience supervising and evaluating staff and serving as a leader of teams and individuals
• At least four years of exemplary teaching required; the ideal candidate will have closer to 8-10 years of instructional experience

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Student focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to succeed in college or other meaningful post-secondary work, as well as in life; demonstrated commitment to advancing student growth and providing opportunity for all
• Instructional leadership: Adept at data analysis and extracting insights; holds expertise in school and statewide academic standards and assessments; possesses ability to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies; understands application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies to ensure student mastery of content
• Achievement orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
• Performance management: Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers a leaders that he/she manages and coaches
• People management and motivational skills: Ability to manage and motivate others within his/her direct reporting line as well as across a school building; strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort with giving and receiving feedback
• Builds Trust: Builds trust with all members of the school team by listening to everyone and delegating responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Cultural competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives among students and adults
• Self-Awareness: Is open to feedback and is reflective of themselves and team
• Problem solver: Solutions-oriented and thinks creatively about how to solve problems in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Accountability: Holds all members of the school team accountable to student outcomes; engages in difficult conversations in effective and timely manner

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. Master’s degree preferred, but experience leading a school and managing teams successfully is paramount.

APPLICATION

To learn more about the work of LEAD Public Schools and to apply, please go to www.leadpublicschools.org.

About Mastery:

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our buildings can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Mastery's Equity Vision:

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission.

We strive to be an anti-racist school district that eliminates the inequities in academic achievement that limit our students' choices; that cultivates classrooms where every student is affirmed, supported, and held to high expectations; and that nurtures a diverse organization where students, staff, and families are valued, respected, and included.

This role is eligible for up to $10,000 in bonuses! Roles available in both Philadelphia and Camden!

The Opportunity:

Mastery Schools is seeking dynamic and passionate Assistant Principals of Instruction to lead our urban school turn-around efforts in Philadelphia. As the Assistant Principal of Instruction, you lead and supervise a team of teachers in educating 700+ secondary or elementary school students. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will lead a talented and dedicated team of teachers toward creating and fostering a participatory, student-centered and rigorously outcomes-driven culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:Drive and support implementation of Mastery 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: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
Education and Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated success in the classroom, preferably within an urban school setting Master's Degree in Education strongly preferred Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system or charter schools is desirable
Physical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing.
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Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

UPDATE AS OF MAY 2022 - Please review Mastery's Health and Safety Plans here to learn about our approach to vaccination and testing as well as our response to COVID-19 for the 2021-22 school year. For ongoing positions, Mastery roles are designated as in-person, with regular on-site responsibilities, unless otherwise noted. As such, Employees must be able to support Mastery Schools' academic plan and business strategies on-site - at a Mastery campus - as required.

Exceptions to this requirement will be considered on an individualized basis.

As an Instructional Assistant with The Menta Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.

ResponsibiltiesManage classroom behaviors Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data Maintain classroom order and safety (Security) Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situations Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

QualificationsBachelor's Degree preferably in a discipline such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness or a related field.Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful Military Veterans are encouraged to apply Ability to operate tactfully under stress Flexibility to change in routines Able to work with high-risk special needs students Valid Driver's License with a good driving record: willing and able to transport students using school van required

BenefitsBenefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees403(b) Investment Options
Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande

At Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande (SWEC-CG) we provide for the academic and social emotional needs of high-risk children and adolescents, ages 5 through 22. We partner with over 10 surrounding districts and charter schools. We have a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion belief, with a goal to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary for an independent and productive life. We create an Optimal Learning Environment that is well structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive to students' needs. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

SWEC-CG incorporates PBIS, trauma informed and mindfulness practices into our daily programming. We offer Cross Categorical Classrooms (ED, LD, OHI, TBI, ED-P) and Life Skills Classrooms (MIID, MOID, Autism) as well as 45-day placements.

More About The Menta Group

The Menta Group's mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta's collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student's experience with Menta, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student's past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student's Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is ‘we do not give up', while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.

Menta's programs utilize a unique curricular framework that relies on the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma Informed Practices as the foundational principles for the teaching, counseling and mentoring work done by our highly trained staff. Personalized learning is the hub of our strategic curricular design intended to meet the needs of every student. Starting with the end in mind (learning targets and academic goals), a leveraging of current technologies coupled with highly trained instructional facilitators creates a rich learning environment supporting all student needs. Menta's learning spaces are unique and specially designed to combine traditional teacher/student interaction with state of the art technology and learning innovations. Those learning spaces are flexible and can accommodate a variety of learning activities, such as inquiry learning and project based learning. Our spaces are designed to mimic productive spaces learners would find in business and/or corporate environments, thereby helping students achieve a mind-set designed for adult learning and work.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.