Assistant Principal of School Culture - On Assigment - 2026/2027 School Year

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach teachers in the delivery of effective classroom management strategies, and provide professional development opportunities for all staff aligned to Mastery Instructional model
• Drive and support implementation of Mastery Charter Schools’ vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture among teachers, staff and students
• Analyze culture data and create actions plans
• Coach, manage and develop a team of Deans of Students to provide individualized student support plans, instructional strategies for teachers and robust student leadership opportunities
• Create and implement a robust and effective merit-based system of accountability and positive reinforcement
• Manage disciplinary processes and records for up to 800 students within a restorative justice model that empowers students and promotes positive discipline
• Oversee scheduling and implementation of extracurricular activities (including sports and academic clubs) and school community events
• Create a scope and sequence aligned to school wide culture vision and supervise weekly, student-led community meetings and classroom circles to promote healthy dialogue, as well as social and emotional learning among students
• Engage parents and other community members in the creation of a safe, supportive, and cooperative school environment that enhances the learning process 

Qualifications:

• Interest in providing only the highest quality educational, social and emotional experiences for students and their families
• Strong instructional background including effective engagement, lesson structure and classroom management strategies to drive instruction
• Superior grasp of effective, research-based behavioral methods and strategies for urban youth, including a restorative justice model 
• Proven ability to influence and enhance cooperative working relationships within a team environment
• Ability to lead within a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly-changing environment
• Ability to leverage computer software programs and other technology that will support the learning environment 
• Zest and a sense of humor that contributes to enhancing the positive school culture 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education or related field preferred
• Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system or charter schools is desirable; Teaching experience preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with urban communities; at least three (3) years of demonstrated success in an urban school administration role or in a direct-service role as counselor or youth worker 

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.