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Position Description 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 with a group of educators. Assistant Principals typically support several grade levels directly, which includes direct management of the teachers on that grade level as well as instructional support staff. APs lead their grade levels by driving data analysis cycles, regularly observing classrooms, providing continuous feedback, and coplanning units of study and lesson plans aimed at increasing educator effectiveness and leadership. Rocketship campuses are supported by a school leadership team that includes the Principal, Assistant Principals, and operations team members. APs share responsibility across the school leadership team for professional development, culture and behavior in common spaces, and special events. Together, they lead a team of teachers, tutors, enrichment coordinators, and support staff who collectively deliver gapclosing, personalized instruction to students from preK to fifth grade. Reports to the Principal and direct reports may include teachers, enrichment center coordinators, and tutors. Our Ideal Candidate Believes that adult preparation is essential to student success. Has a desire to become an elementary content expert and is eager to use that knowledge to develop teachers who demonstrate excellence in their planning and execution of lessons. Understands that eliminating the achievement gap is hard work but deeply rewarding and within their control. Essential Functions Activate a rigorous and college preparatory culture of excellence in every classroom that ensures high levels of student achievement. Coach teams to build subject area expertise. Engage in cycles of datadriven instruction and assessments to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs. Ensure at least 1.5 years of progress for all students annually through management and planning. Collaborate with the Special Education team to ensure teachers are receiving the necessary support and training to maximize delivery of instruction in a fullinclusion model. Teach: Assistant Principals will at times be required to step in and teach or model for teachers, provide assistance to teachers, or further internalize the school model. All new APs are expected to teach for three or more weeks during onboarding to learn the curriculum and model. Student and Parent Partnership: Build frequent communication, trust, and respect relationships with students and families; embrace parents as vital partners. Create a school community that fully involves parents in student achievement through home visits, community meetings, and parent/family meetings. Rocketship Professional Culture: Commit to personal growth and professional excellence; reflect honestly on outcomes, listen to and implement constructive feedback. Promote and participate in collaborative opportunities across schools to share best practices, problemsolve, and gather feedback. Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience teaching in an urban city classroom with realized significant gains. Deep knowledge of elementary instruction and planning skills. Strong leadership skills and personal drive. Relentless pursuit of high expectations. Resultoriented and datadriven approach. Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others; adaptable and thrives in a dynamic, fastpaced environment. Ability to engage and empower parents and families. Experience 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 an accredited university. Valid teaching credential in California or ability to transfer credentialing to California. $105,000 - $123,000 a year 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. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with adults and children, use hands or fingers, handle objects, stand, walk, sit, and reach. The employee occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally climbs ladders. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr