Description
The Assistant Principal of School Culture (APSC) on assignment is a leadership development role designed to prepare leaders for future APSC opportunities across Mastery's Philadelphia and Camden campuses.
The APSC implements restorative practices within a Mastery school in Philadelphia or Camden. Reporting to and working closely with the Principal, they will serve as the instructional, cultural and behavioral leader of the school and will cultivate a participatory, achievement-focused, and outcomes-driven school culture.
Responsibilities:
- Coach teachers in delivering effective classroom management strategies and provide professional development opportunities for all staff aligned to the Mastery Instructional model.
- Drive and support implementation of Mastery Charter Schools' vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture among teachers, staff, and students.
- Analyze culture data and create action plans.
- Coach, manage, and develop a team of Deans of Students to provide individualized student support plans, instructional strategies for teachers, and robust student leadership opportunities.
- Create and implement a robust and effective merit-based system of accountability and positive reinforcement.
- Manage disciplinary processes and records for up to 800 students within a restorative justice model that empowers students and promotes positive discipline.
- Oversee scheduling and implementation of extracurricular activities and school community events.
- Create a scope and sequence aligned to the school-wide culture vision and supervise weekly, student-led community meetings and classroom circles to promote healthy dialogue and social and emotional learning among students.
- Engage parents and other community members in creating a safe, supportive, and cooperative school environment that enhances the learning process.
Qualifications:
- Interest in providing high-quality educational, social, and emotional experiences for students and their families.
- Strong instructional background, including effective engagement, lesson structure, and classroom management strategies to drive instruction.
- Superior grasp of effective, research-based behavioral methods and strategies for urban youth, including a restorative justice model.
- Proven ability to influence and enhance cooperative working relationships within a team environment.
- Ability to lead within a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology to support the learning environment.
- Zest and a sense of humor that contributes to enhancing the positive school culture.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system or charter schools is desirable; teaching experience preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience with urban communities; at least three years of demonstrated success in an urban school administration role or in a direct-service role as a counselor or youth worker.
Salary and Bonus Information:
- Eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.
- Starting salary for new-to-Mastery Assistant Principals between $108,200 and $125,350, based on experience and education.
- Full salary range: $108,200 to $137,025, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses.