Assistant Principal- Advanced Math & Science II

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.

At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.

Summary

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 a grade group cohort from 9th-12th grades.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated alignment with the United Charter High Schools network mission to empower young people by challenging them academically and providing them with the support they need to excel.

Essential Job Functions:

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
• Reinforce and institutionalize the implementation of network practices through regular observation, coaching, and evaluation
• Foster connections between academic learning, the community, and the natural world
• Will be responsible for teaching, co-teaching and model teaching in the classroom

Staff Development

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

School Culture

• Assist in building a school culture that evidences high expectations for courtesy, respect, compassion and an intellectually-engaged environment for both students and adults
• 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
• Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
• Oversee extra-curricular activities, Saturday School and after school programs 
• Cultivate strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
• Implement behavior/discipline modification plan for grade group cohort in conjunction with the guidance counselor

Secondary Job Functions:

• Example bullets

Required Education and Experience:

• 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 
• 2+ years coaching and supervising educators
• New York State School Building Leader or School District Leader certification required
• Experience in an urban public school strongly preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including management and team-building skills
• Experience with supervising, evaluating and professional development of teachers and teachers-in-training
• Experience implementing pedagogical strategies and developing curriculum relevant to the network model including, but not limited to: challenge-based curriculum, inquiry, data-based decision making, analysis of student performance on an ongoing basis, alternative use of time through scheduling and programming, systems of adult learning
• 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
• Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas
• Experience and zeal for working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Commitment to democratic governance and collaborative, data-based decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working on school culture and discipline
• Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission

Physical Requirements:

• Light lifting may be required 

Supervisory Reports:

• members of faculty team

Salary Range- $135k- $175K

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

8% Employer 403(b) contribution

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

EEO/ADA 

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements  for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability) 

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as  required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role. 

Salary Information 

While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of  the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant  experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible. 

Who We Are 

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is the largest and most successful public charter high  schools’ network in NYC. Originally founded as New Visions Charter High Schools by the  nonprofit New Visions for Public Schools, it was established to provide quality educational  opportunities for students in underserved communities. Renamed as UCHS as of July, 2024 the  network consists of 7 charter high schools that held a collective graduation rate of 96% in both  2022 & 2023 whilst serving more than 3,000 students from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. 

UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools,  consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for  Student Performance. They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the  4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations. They also include the only NYC  high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all employees and applicants for  employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and  without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion,  gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law. We  believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and  internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that 

perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work  we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities  that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities. We provide a  comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the  opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

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.

A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence.