Assistant Principal

About the role

Wasatch Peak Academy is a K‑6 charter school with a long history of academic success, high student achievement, and a strong, supportive school community. The school is committed to providing a rigorous and engaging education while creating an environment where students are known, supported, and challenged to reach their potential. As WPA continues to grow, a new campus will open in the Far West area in Fall 2027. The Assistant Principal will begin at the established North Salt Lake campus in Fall 2026 to learn the WPA model, then transition in Spring 2027 to help prepare the Far West campus for opening.

Responsibilities

• Student Culture & Discipline: Establish and maintain clear behavior expectations; respond to behavior concerns consistently and fairly; support teachers with classroom management; develop positive student relationships while maintaining accountability; investigate significant incidents and communicate with families; supervise recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and other areas; monitor attendance and support improvement strategies; coordinate behavior interventions and support plans; help students learn from mistakes and develop appropriate social and behavioral skills; support a safe, respected, and valued environment.
• Supporting Students' Individual Needs: Identify students needing academic, behavioral, or social support; participate in MTSS and student support meetings; help develop and monitor intervention plans; collaborate with teachers and specialists to address individual needs; support appropriate accommodations and interventions; communicate with families about progress and concerns; ensure students receive enrichment, challenge, and intervention as needed.
• Instructional Leadership: Use student achievement data to identify needs and growth opportunities; support MTSS, intervention, and enrichment systems; collaborate with teachers and specialists; support professional development and teacher learning; maintain high expectations for instruction and achievement; celebrate instructional successes and share effective practices.
• Teacher Support & Development: Support new teacher onboarding and mentoring; build trusting relationships with staff; provide coaching, feedback, and encouragement; assist teachers with classroom management and behavior challenges; help teachers find solutions to instructional challenges; support professional development and collaboration; recognize teacher accomplishments; address concerns professionally and consistently.
• Family & Community Relationships: Build positive relationships with families; communicate clearly and professionally with parents/guardians; respond to concerns and help resolve conflicts; support family events and school activities; help establish a strong sense of community at the new campus; support enrollment and community outreach during campus launch.
• New Campus Development: Beginning Spring 2027, work with the Founding Principal to recruit, interview, and hire staff; onboard and train new employees; establish school‑wide routines and procedures; prepare student supervision and behavior systems; support master scheduling and staffing plans; help prepare classrooms and common areas; assist with technology, supplies, and operational preparations; support family communication and new‑student orientation; help plan first‑day experience and opening events; identify potential challenges and develop solutions.

Skills

• Relational, organized, positive, instructional, and willing to be actively involved in day‑to‑day school life.
• Belief in the potential of every student.
• High expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate accountability.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Enjoy collaborative work with teachers and administrators.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong classroom management and instructional knowledge.
• Willingness to step in and help wherever needed.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Excitement about helping build a new school community.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Wasatch Peak Academy.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; experience working in an elementary school setting; demonstrated leadership experience; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field; Utah administrative license, eligibility for administrative licensure, or enrollment in a licensure program.