An Assistant Principal at St. Barnabas supports the Principal in establishing the school's culture and direction as part of the leadership team. This role is committed to the development, achievement, and well-being of the students and the pursuit of academic excellence, modeling Catholic values in all interactions.
Responsibilities
Ensure opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to encounter God and the beauty of the Catholic Faith
Support a school-wide compelling vision of academic excellence and equity through strategic planning, change leadership, school improvement, and innovative practices
Cultivate and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the school, ensuring they live in all actions, communications, and plans
Support the Principal in ensuring that all students engage in rigorous and personalized learning and demonstrate high academic achievement
Collect and assess data to make decisions and determine the most pressing needs of their schools
Drive results using strategic action plans that center on achieving school goals
Support the Principal in developing a culture of continuous learning that maximizes staff and student morale and performance
Support a positive, diverse, and inclusive school community that helps the development of the whole person and meaningfully engages all students, families, and community members
Support school goals by maximizing resources and ensuring effective management of school systems and operations
Support a year-long school action plan that targets all areas of the school rubric to achieve goals
Make decisions with a focus on balancing short-term payoffs and long-term improvement and consider all stakeholders and implications to plan accordingly
Dedicate to continuous learning and improvement, demonstrated by an awareness of strengths and areas for improvement, capacity to manage them appropriately, seeking and giving feedback, and being self-motivated
Manage time in a way that seeks to consistently prioritize goal-impacting work while balancing the immediate needs of the school and school community
Handle setbacks, mistakes, and difficult situations with confidence and poise and seek to learn, adapt, and adjust to these situations
Serve as an ambassador and advocate of the school's mission, goals, and achievements
Support school development and community relations, including public relations and fundraising activities for the school as needed
Requirements
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the field as a teacher, instructional leader, or other leadership role
Clearances on all background checks
Experience in teaching and/or coaching teaching staff to use Common Core Standards-aligned curriculum materials
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Demonstrated success as a teacher/school leader, backed by data-driven instruction, recommendations, and outcomes
Deep capability to effectively build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external constituents including staff, teachers, parents, students, board members, and community stakeholders
Strong leadership and staff development skills including an encouraging, motivating presence exhibited in team building, staff engagement, and successful conflict resolution
Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility and good judgment, and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Capable of representing the organization and its goals effectively in both oral and written communications to diverse audiences
Nice to have:
Current PA School Administrator's License (K-12)
Important Details
Physical demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times; must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
About the Company
Independence Mission Schools provides a transformative Catholic education that develops students intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually, offering children of all faiths across Philadelphia the opportunity to learn in an academically rigorous environment and grow in a culture of love. Its vision is for students to leave emotionally and spiritually formed, performing at or above grade level, and enrolled in academically rigorous high school programs.
Independence Mission Schools provides a transformative Catholic education by developing students intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
