SY 26-27 Assistant Principal

Responsibilities

• Drive transformative academic excellence by coaching and developing teachers, analyzing comprehensive student performance data, and ensuring rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that maximizes student achievement.
• Lead the design and execution of targeted interventions that bridge learning gaps, accelerate growth, and prepare students for boundless opportunities in their academic and career journeys.
• Develop, coach, and retain a high-performing, mission-aligned team by setting a clear vision for instructional excellence, systematically evaluating educator effectiveness, and delivering high-impact coaching that enhances pedagogical expertise.
• Identify and nurture emerging leaders through strategic, data-driven professional development initiatives that accelerate individual growth and drive sustainable, school-wide improvement.
• Cultivate a high-expectations learning environment by reinforcing strong academic and behavioral standards, fostering inclusivity, and implementing effective school-wide systems.
• Lead strategic culture-building initiatives that promote student agency, social-emotional development, and a deep sense of belonging for all members of the school community.
• Enhance school-wide effectiveness by implementing equity-driven, restorative approaches to student discipline, optimizing operational systems for efficiency, and strengthening family and community partnerships to drive engagement and student success.
• Lead the strategic execution and continuous improvement of systems and structures that enhance school performance, uphold safety and compliance, and ensure all operational decisions align with Ascend’s mission of educational excellence and equity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a Master’s degree in education or leadership is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience and one to two years in a leadership role, ideally in school communities similar to those served by Ascend.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and best practices to drive high-quality teaching and student achievement.
• Track record of analyzing student performance metrics and instructional data to inform strategies that accelerate learning outcomes.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance instruction, streamline assessments, and support differentiated learning.
• Prowess in guiding and developing teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development that fosters continuous improvement and strengthens leadership pathways.