Assistant Principal of Operations - On Assignment - 2026/2027 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

As an Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) On Assignment at Mastery Schools, you will participate in a leadership development experience designed to build readiness for future Assistant Principal of Operations opportunities within the network. The (APO) On Assignment role combines authentic campus leadership with strategic network initiatives, providing opportunities to support instructional leadership, operational excellence, and systems thinking across multiple school contexts. Throughout the year, the APO on Assignment may serve in temporary campus leadership placements, support leadership transitions, lead network-wide strategic initiatives, and provide high-leverage support aligned to evolving student and organizational needs. Working in close partnership with school and network leaders, the APO on Assignment will develop expertise in leading operations systems that improve outcomes for all students while building the flexibility, adaptability, and leadership capacity necessary to successfully lead across diverse school communities During temporary campus assignments, the APO On Assignment may assume the full responsibilities of an APO to ensure continuity of school leadership during vacancies, leaves, or transitions. The role also supports network-wide operation priorities and strengthens Mastery's pipeline of future school leaders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Enrollment

• Assist in the planning and execution of student recruitment-related activities, such as open houses, feeder school visits (if applicable), enrollment lotteries, and paperwork sessions to maintain a fully enrolled school community.
• Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is gathered during the enrollment process.
• Work to support student retention through family meetings, withdrawal documentation, exit interviews, and other events 

School Administration 

• Assist school operations with the maintenance of accurate school schedules, student records, and transcripts in accordance with school, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Learn/Support the administration of substitute teacher deployment.
• Assist in the management of testing coordination for all major school-based assessments.
• Support with the timely production and administration of student Report Cards. 

Infrastructure Management 

• Learn and support the timely implementation of all items on the school’s annual calendar. 
• Support with school procurement processes. By ordering furniture, equipment, and classroom supplies.
• Learn and support the maintenance of campus facilities by assisting in the management of custodial personnel and the facilities platform Operations Hero. 
• Gain expertise in the school’s supply and asset inventory.
• Deepen understanding in the school’s food and transportation services by coordinating with service providers 

Financial Management

• Develop proficiencies in working with the school Principal and Mastery’s central finance team to develop and manage the school’s budget.
• Support in depositing school-based funds, including the management of petty cash.
• Learn how to accurately record all financial transactions and submit them to Mastery’s central finance team for processing. 
• Attend and observe all monthly meetings to review/account for budget variances. 
• Review with the school’s APO, receive and confirm data on bi-weekly payroll through the Workday Platform.
• Ensure adherence to the school’s fiscal policy and procedures; observe the annual financial audit process. 

Customer Service

• Manage all front desk personnel and on-site operational staff (e.g., building engineers).
• Develop proficiency in all customer service matters at the school, including general requests for information, proper telephone procedures, mail distribution, and transportation parking requests.
• Observe and develop systems for communications with the NST Facilities team.
• Develop systems that will drive positive family and community relations for the school through quality communications and interactions when entering the school building

Compliance

• Learn to maintain an accurate student information system, with guidance and support from the central office team. 
• Build knowledge of and practice ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and policies related to public school operations, with support from Mastery’s central office team. 
• Learn to manage and monitor the nursing service provider to understand expectations for appropriate service delivery, compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and timely submission of required annual reports.
• Develop familiarity with and practice coordinating school safety protocols and drills to ensure alignment with state and local regulations.
• Learn and practice supporting compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, with guidance from Mastery’s Human Resources team, including the collection and maintenance of accurate HR information for faculty and staff. 

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated capacity to manage people in a work setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment 
• Ability to train and supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to work with computers, various software programs, and other technology 
• Knowledge of management and operations systems and strategies to run an effective organization
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools is highly desirable but not required. 
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities, processes, and organizational needs while maintaining performance, professionalism, and commitment to achieving results. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required; Master’s Degree preferred 
• At least two (2) years of management-related experience or other relevant work experience required 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, and monitoring and interacting with students, etc.
• This role may require frequent travel between multiple locations. Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities. 

Salary and Bonus Information:

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• New-to-Mastery Assistant Principals can expect a starting salary between $108,200 and $125,350, based on experience and education.
• The full salary range for this role is $108,200 to $137,025, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses. All offers are reviewed individually to ensure equity in compensation and to reflect relevant experience. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery's Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.