Description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Assistant Principals (APs) at Rocketship are charged with driving academic achievement for students and building a rigorous college preparatory school culture. Every AP at Rocketship works closely with their Principal to lead and implement the instructional vision for their assigned grade levels.
APs manage and coach teachers in their grade levels by leading data analysis cycles, regularly observing classrooms, providing continuous feedback, and co-planning units of study and lesson plans aimed at increasing educator effectiveness and leadership.
APs also serve as cultural and community leaders by building teacher capacity in culture, behavior, and parent engagement.
Rocketship campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, a Business Operations Manager, and an Office Manager.
Essential Functions:
Developing Effective Educators
- Foster a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement.
- Coach grade level teams to build content expertise in Humanities or STEM.
- Engage in cycles of data driven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs.
- Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all Rocketeers annually through management and planning.
- Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize the delivery of instruction in our full inclusion model.
- Teaching: Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach to either model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers or the school community, or to more deeply internalize the school model.
Essential Functions: Student and Parent Partnership
- Rocketship Assistant Principals succeed in partnership with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher.
- Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through multiple outlets including home visits, regular community meetings, and parent/family meetings.
Essential Functions: Rocketship Professional Culture
- Rocketship Assistant Principals are deeply committed to doing and being their best, and to growing their skills as professionals and as individuals, so our daily and annual expectations reflect that commitment.
- Exhibit a high level of honest and humble self-reflection owning good and bad outcomes; effectively respond to and implement constructive feedback.
- Create a healthy, high-achieving, urgent environment where staff and students feel challenged and also fully supported and valued.
- Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problem solve, and gather feedback.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience teaching or leading in an urban city classroom and realizing significant gains.
- Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills.
- Strong leadership skills and personal drive.
- Relentless pursuit of high expectations.
- Result-oriented and data-driven.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage and empower parents and families.
- Experience in building and maintaining outstanding school culture.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strategic planning and project management experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education Requirements:
- BA from Accredited University
- DC Candidates only: Highly Qualified
Additional Information
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.