Description
The Assistant Principal of School Culture (APSC) plays a key role in fostering a positive, achievement-oriented environment that supports student success.
This role leads the implementation of the Mastery School Culture Model, ensuring a strong sense of belonging, high expectations, and student accountability.
The APSC coaches teachers on classroom management, designs and manages academically-aligned extracurricular activities for students, and engages families and the community to strengthen school culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of Mastery’s school culture model to create a safe, inclusive, and achievement-focused environment.
- Manage and develop a culture team (Deans of Students, Attendance Coordinators) to drive outcomes in attendance, student behavior, and school climate.
- Establish and oversee systems for positive reinforcement, accountability, and student discipline.
- Manage student discipline through a restorative justice approach that emphasizes accountability and personal growth.
- Oversee the planning and execution of extracurricular programs, clubs, and school events that promote student engagement and leadership.
- Strengthen parent and community relationships to enhance student support and engagement.
- Coach teachers on effective classroom management strategies and school-wide behavior expectations.
- Provide professional development to support a positive and structured learning environment.
- Partner with instructional leaders to align culture strategies with academic goals.
- Ensure a consistent leadership presence throughout the school to monitor and reinforce a positive climate.
- Lead school-wide crisis prevention and de-escalation efforts, including staff training on safety interventions.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, culture, and student achievement.
Qualifications:
- Strong leadership and coaching skills to support teachers in classroom management and student engagement.
- Deep understanding of restorative practices, SEL frameworks, and behavior intervention strategies.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff in a diverse school community.
- Ability to leverage student data to drive school-wide behavioral strategies and interventions.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy school environment.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an urban school setting; at least three (3) years in a leadership, counseling, or youth development role.
- Teaching experience preferred.
Salary and Bonus Information:
- This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
- New-to-Mastery Assistant Principals can expect a starting salary between $108,200 and $125,350, based on experience and education.
- The full salary range for this role is $108,200 to $137,025, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.
Additional Information Mastery’s Benefits Package:
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.