Assistant Principal - Instruction (Middle School, Equitas Academy #4)

Coaching, Professional Development, and Teacher Retention Strategies (60%):

• Provide coaching to teachers in alignment with the Equitas coaching model and systems.   
• Conducts regular classroom observations, providing actionable feedback aligned to agreed-upon goals, job responsibilities, and rubrics.
• Coach and mentor teachers to further social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom and educator self-efficacy.
• Co-design individualized professional learning plans to support the growth and development of teachers with a focus on developing and retaining novice teachers
• Provide model/demonstration lessons for in-person observation; create videos modeling Equitas Signature Strategies.
• Provide coaching and modeling of instructional strategies that enhance reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills across disciplines.
• Promote teacher self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making skills.
• Design and lead professional learning communities and collaborative opportunities to support educators in sustaining high-quality teaching practices.
• Create and facilitate professional development aligned to curriculum and instructional initiatives, informed by assessment data.
• Support initiatives aimed at professional growth to enhance teacher retention and job satisfaction.
• Support educators in implementing high-quality, standards-aligned instruction in literacy across all subject areas, including English language arts, social science, science, and mathematics.

Inclusive Practices, Special Education Support and Emergent Bilingual Support (20%):

• Supports Adelante Instructors with student selection, intervention alignment to the school day and progress monitoring academic impact
• Implement strategies to improve inclusive practices, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support diverse learners.
• Supports teachers in meeting the needs of Scholars with Disabilities and Emergent Bilingual Scholars.
• Provide professional development on best practices for differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom strategies.
• Collaborate with special education teams and general education teachers to support students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum.
• Support educators in integrating language development strategies across content areas.
• Provide training on instructional strategies to enhance language development and ensure alignment with state and federal guidelines for English learners.
• Strengthen capacity for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.

Serves as a Member of the School Leadership Team (20%)

• Participate as an active member of the school leadership leadership team, including responding to student and teacher needs
• Supervise teachers and staff members as assigned by the principal 
• Meet regularly with School Principal to discuss progress of direct reports 
• Serve as the Principal’s designee in the Principal’s absence and in relation to matters delegated by the Principal
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A strong alignment with Equitas Academy’s vision, mission, and values.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) and a desire to empower those who experience marginalization.
• Adaptive leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate trusting, supportive relationships with students and adults.
• Ability to manage a busy schedule with shifting priorities while being present for others and maintaining personal wellbeing; ability to calibrate emotional responses, adjusting tone and actions as needed.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to high standards while also prioritizing wellness, sustainability and positive relationships; ability to use appropriate strategies to recover physically and renew mentally and emotionally 
• Strong knowledge of inclusive practices, language acquisition programs, literacy instruction, and content area pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• At least 3 years of teaching experience (5+ preferred), with a demonstrated record of exceptional academic outcomes for scholars
• Background in coaching or mentoring teachers and facilitating professional development.
• Experience in school leadership positions, such as Grade Level Lead or Instructional Coach
• Training and/or experience in instructional coaching is preferred, but not required
• A clear California teaching credential or out of state equivalent highly preferred