Assistant Principal - Hum Iv

The Assistant Principal is the assistant instructional leader and is ultimately responsible for assisting the Principal in ensuring that the school provides students with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to succeed academically and socially. To do this, the assistant principal must have the skills needed to adeptly assist in facilitating and collaborating with faculty and staff; experience teaching using alternative pedagogy; ability to identify and use diagnostic and formative assessments; and ability to engage in and support classroom and organizational level inquiry to inform decision making. The assistant principal in conjunction with the guidance counselor will lead the 9th and 10th grade cohort.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated alignment with HUM IV's mission - We are artist-scholars who analyze issues impacting humanity for the purpose of becoming an engaged community inspired to CREATE. HUM IV offers two unique honors in NYC: Advanced Regents Diploma with Designation in the Arts and a Seal of Civics.

Job Responsibilities

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

• Assist in delivering the academic preparation and requisite support for all students to be prepared to succeed in college and career
• Coach and evaluate teachers and our 9th and 10th grade counselors.
• Supervise and strengthen our 9th grade Advisory Curriculum by facilitating weekly meetings with advisors.
• Foster connections between academic learning, the community, and the natural world
• Utilize pre-existing and innovate around curricula in science, history, ELA, Spanish, and Physical Education.

Staff Development

• Motivate teachers and counselors to continue to develop their content knowledge and repertoire of tools, and to provide the resources needed for them to do so
• Assist in creating a professional community that focuses on instruction and assessment as the primary vehicles for improving student achievement and school culture

School Culture

• Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
• Supervises, along with the rest of the leadership team, school leader referrals as needed.
• Ensure a safe, supportive and productive environment for students, staff and families
• Model effective instructional practices in staff meetings, professional development sessions and team meetings
• Assist in building a school culture that evidences high expectations for courtesy, respect, compassion and an intellectually-engaged environment for both students and adults
• Oversee our Tiers of Leadership and Leadership Credit incident programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in an urban public school strongly preferred
• 2+ years coaching and supervising educators
• New York State School Building Leader or School District Leader certification required
• Master's degree in Education, School Leadership or Education Administration/Management
• 7+ years experience (teaching, counseling, leadership) at the high school level, with a history of improving student outcomes

Experience

• Experience working in an urban school setting
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including management and team-building skills
• Experience with supervising, evaluating and professional development of teachers and teachers-in-training
• Experience developing schedules, work plans, and PD plans
• Experience working on school culture and discipline
• Experience implementing pedagogical strategies and developing curriculum relevant to the New Visions Charter School model including, but not limited to: authentic assessment (PBL), inquiry, data-driven decision making, learning routines, and protocols

Characteristics

• Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas
• Commitment to democratic governance and collaborative, data-based decision-making
• Experience and zeal for working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Rigorous approach to problem-solving - collecting all relevant information, consulting diverse perspectives, and creating feedback systems
• Passion for creating a school community that supports the development and achievement of all students, particularly those underserved and at-risk in other school settings
• Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.