Assistant Principal at Neighborhood Charter Schools

Mission of NCS

Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a

rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional

development of each child. Our students, who will include autistic scholars and students with

IEPs, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that

they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools, and will exhibit the social and

emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Principal works with the Principal to ensure continuous improvement in

measurable student performance and achievement, customer satisfaction, performance

management, and compliance. The Assistant Principal supports the school's overall

administration and operation and assumes full responsibility for the school when the Principal is

absent from the building. The Assistant Principal is responsible for the student achievement

outcomes of scholars. Further, they assist in fostering a strong School Leadership Team,

ensuring a positive school culture, and building a school-wide community with all stakeholders,

including families.

Reporting Structure:

The position will report directly to the School Principal

Who You Are:

• A committed leader aligned with the mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools,
  
  

dedicated to providing new educational opportunities through a comprehensive K-8

program

• An education reformer with a strong commitment to the academic success and holistic
  
  

development of our students

• A collaborative professional capable of working flexibly within a diverse team of teachers
  
  

and leaders

• A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required); NY State SBL certification
  
  

(preferred)

• An experienced teacher leader with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and/or
  
  

2+ years of instructional coaching or leadership experience (preferred)

• Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing new and experienced teachers
• Experience providing feedback and coaching teachers toward strong, data-supported
  
  

results

• Strong content knowledge
• Knowledge of autistic students and their learning needs
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Be the model of excellence, consistency, and reliability for the staff and students you
  
  

lead

• Communicate effectively and consistently with all team members to ensure clarity of
  
  

vision and how to work together collaboratively

• Ensure students receive high-quality instruction from teachers, receive feedback on their
  
  

work, and have multiple attempts to learn and practice content and skills

• Promote differentiation and best practices as they relate to supporting all learners
• Promote social-emotional learning of all students through systems and practices
  
  

embedded throughout the day

• Promote an open-door atmosphere for your staff to come to leadership at any time
• Provide professional development for staff on the individual, small group, and large
  
  

group levels, as needed

• Observe and provide feedback to teachers and staff in a way that is aligned with the
  
  

NCS vision

• Keep staff informed with initiative rollouts and key information in a timely and clear
  
  

fashion

• Partner with other leaders in the organization to develop and lead professional
  
  

development throughout the year, as needed

• Design and promote a strong, positive school culture
• Ensure strong school-wide systems for arrival, lunch, recess, and dismissal
• Design and execute tight attendance incentives and absence follow-up plans with the
  
  

Culture and Operations teams

• Build and strengthen the school community with all stakeholders, including families
• Work with the Principal and other team members to ensure academic and cultural
  
  

cohesion

• Engage with the Parent Association, as well as host other parent engagement events to
  
  

inform and partner with families throughout the year.

• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance
  
  

instructional practices

• Support teachers in utilizing data-driven approaches to inform instructional decisions
• Host grade-level meetings, in partnership with other leaders, to support teacher lesson
  
  

planning, intellectual preparation, and student work analysis

• Support the school’s assessment program, from in-house exams to state assessments
• Participate in the interview and selection process of the instructional staff as appropriate
• Serve as a key member of the School Leadership Team and strategic partner to the
  
  

Principal

• Support the retention of Distinguished and Proficient employees by exhibiting
  
  

professionalism and making positive contributions to workplace morale

• Other responsibilities, as determined by the School Principal and/or Executive Director
  
  

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, based on the salary schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Competitive retirement plan
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Provided with a smartphone and a laptop
  
  

Salary for this role starts at $133,000 and increases based on qualifications and experience.

Neighborhood Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a

diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees

based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any

other legally recognized protected basis. Our mission is to empower responsible citizen-scholars

who will positively impact the world, and building a team with diverse perspectives and

backgrounds is integral to achieving this goal. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds

to apply.