Vice Principal

Job Summary

Overview
Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.


Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor's degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor's degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that.


Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.


If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you


Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Key Responsibilities


1. Student Services Management
Oversee and lead all student support services, including counseling, behavior intervention, social-emotional learning (SEL), and special education coordination (in collaboration with the Special Education Director or Coordinator).
Work collaboratively with the Dean of Culture to monitor student discipline; ensure equitable application of the school's behavior policies and restorative practices.
Coordinate student interventions (MTSS, RTI) and serve as the administrative lead on the Student Support Team (SST).
Supervise and support school counselors, education specialists, and Special Education Instructional Aides, as applicable.
Analyze and respond to data related to academics, behavior, suspensions, chronic absenteeism, and student referrals.
Collaborate with families and community partners to support student well-being, crisis intervention, and wraparound services.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations related to student services.


2. Instructional Coaching & Leadership
Serve as a lead instructional coach; observe classrooms regularly and provide actionable feedback to teachers aligned with the school's instructional framework.
Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that addresses instructional best practices, data-driven instruction, differentiation, and classroom management.
Support new teacher induction and mentoring programs; facilitate instructional rounds and peer learning opportunities.
Use data (formative, summative, benchmark, and observation) to guide coaching priorities and instructional interventions.
Assist in curriculum implementation and support alignment with state standards.
Coordinate assessments in collaboration with the Network Assessment Manager.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and high expectations for both staff and students.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Dual-Immersion Instructional Leadership on cycles of continuous improvement.


Additional Responsibilities
Serve as acting principal when needed and represent the school in leadership meetings and community events.
Interview, train, supervise and evaluate staff as delegated by the Principal.
Participate in school-wide planning, budgeting, and evaluation processes.
Support student enrollment, orientation, and transition programs.
Contribute to school climate and culture initiatives.
Lead or support extracurricular programs, safety drills, and emergency preparedness.
And other related duties as assigned.
Personal and Professional. Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:
Leadership - Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one's functional domain
Relationship - Develop relational trust across constituencies by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents, and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
Organization - Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast-paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
Perspective - Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
Professionalism - See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents