Assistant Principal of Instruction

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

RTHS provides a globally competitive STEM education by pioneering models of teaching and learning. Together we are  Leading the Future of STEM Education.

The Assistant Principal of Instruction is a student-centered leader who believes deeply in the potential of every student. They lead with integrity, humility, and a strong moral purpose, placing the needs of students at the center of every decision. This individual fosters a culture of high expectations while building authentic relationships with students, staff, and families grounded in trust, respect, and transparency.

The ideal candidate is an instructional leader who inspires excellence by cultivating a collaborative learning community where continuous growth, reflection, and innovation are valued. They demonstrate sound judgment, remain calm and solutions-oriented in the face of challenges, and approach complex situations with professionalism, optimism, and resilience. They are thoughtful listeners who seek to understand multiple perspectives, communicate with clarity and empathy, and create an environment in which others feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.

The Assistant Principal embraces diverse perspectives. They welcome feedback with humility and encourage continuous improvement in themselves and others. Above all, they lead with courage and accountability, making principled decisions, addressing difficult issues with fairness and compassion, and inspiring a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and service to students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Leadership

• Manage the school’s instructional support team members who in turn work with teachers in their content areas to ensure high-quality teaching is happening in every classroom.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning by increasing staff understanding and implementation of effective instructional design and academic standards, while modeling ongoing professional growth and instructional leadership.

• Provide ongoing support while coaching teachers to cultivate a healthy classroom and school culture, modeling an approach to learning that emphasizes risk-taking, respect, curiosity and constant commitment to meeting the needs of all students; while providing honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance.

• Build, monitor and maintain systems that improve organizational efficiency.
• Partner with school leadership to ensure instructional practices align with the school's mission, vision, values, and academic goals.

Teacher Development

• Support instructional coaches with creating detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measures of success, to drive professional learning cycles.

• Support teachers’ achievement of goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (e.g., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing).

• Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work.

• Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers and leaders as needed, based on analysis of practice.

• Track student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of coaching.
• Develop teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve student learning.

Teacher Evaluation and Accountability

• Serve as the school's lead administrator for teacher evaluation and instructional supervision.
• Conduct all formal teacher observations and evaluations in accordance with state requirements and school policies.
• Complete evaluation documentation, conferences, and professional growth plans in a timely and compliant manner. 
• Provide actionable feedback that supports continuous improvement and instructional practice. 
• Monitor teacher performance throughout the year and implement support plans for teachers requiring additional coaching or intervention.
• Collaborate with school leadership regarding personnel recommendations, professional growth opportunities, and staffing decisions. 
• Ensure evaluation processes are implemented consistently, fairly, and with fidelity across the school.
• Coordinate and provide communication regarding academic programs, curriculum updates, instructional expectations, grading procedures, assessment schedules, and grade entry deadlines to ensure compliance, accuracy, and consistency across the school.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Previous instructional leadership experience as assistant principal, dean, or team leader.
• Significant experience supervising, coaching, and formally evaluating instructional staff, including conducting observations, providing feedback, developing growth plans, and supporting continuous improvement.

• At least four years of exemplary teaching is required; the ideal candidate will have closer to 8-10 years of instructional experience/leadership.

• Past charter school experience is preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in School Leadership preferred. Must hold valid teacher certification. Leadership certification preferred.

STARTING DATE:

As soon as possible

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. Successful applicants will meet with members of the faculty and school leadership for conversation and a formal interview.