NJ Certified Assistant Principal 2026-2027 at Achievers Early College Prep

<p><strong>ABOUT ACHIEVERS</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey's first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways&nbsp;</span><strong>(Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking).</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to&nbsp;</span><strong>60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with&nbsp;</span><strong>content mastery, skills, and experiences&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">that are&nbsp;</span><strong>essential to the current marketplace</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;and the world beyond.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span><strong>ACHIEVERS FIT</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrates* alignment and commitment *to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Adaptable i</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">n a growing environment; Is* flexible* and&nbsp;</span><strong>solutions-oriented</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of&nbsp;</span><strong>self-motivation, taking initiatives</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and willingness to be a&nbsp;</span><strong>team player</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in schools that&nbsp;</span><strong>rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;as a means to dramatically increase student achievement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Driven to* deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement* with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits a&nbsp;</span><strong>laser focus on analyzing student work and student data</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, coupled with a deep&nbsp;</span><strong>commitment to data-driven decision making</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantifiable* track record of outstanding academic results*</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of "I'M ALL IN!"</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPETENCIES</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We seek to build a high-performing 6-12 school and will need a leader that 100% commits themselves to the mission, doing whatever it takes to urgently and excitingly get the work done to improve student achievement. We need a leader that is extremely inspiring and has a strong radar for excellence in all aspects of their work; desiring to address the big and small challenges that will make the largest impact. This leader must be willing to engage in difficult conversations, while building the investment and shared school culture of highly effective teams. Furthermore, this leader is joyful, humble, open to feedback and nurturing to the needs of all they are leading. This leader is also confident and assured that they have the mentorship and support of their evaluator, the School Principal.</span></p> <p><strong>Instructional Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">providing exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">developing and communicating strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and building a plan to achieve that vision</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">leading all aspects of Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation &amp; Feedback (OF)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">implementing effective assessment systems and using data to inform decisions; curriculum development and assessment; and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Teacher Coaching &amp; Evaluation (ELA &amp; Humanities)</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;Assist the Principal in providing school-wide leadership and the Executive Director in any directed district-related responsibilities&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Assist the Principal in conducting daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement</li> <li>Assist the Principal in leading faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and productive after school tutoring</li> <li>Assist the Principal in holding teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Team</li> <li><strong>Be willing to Co-Teach or Lead at least one class, as it relates to ELA and/or Humanities</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Cultural </strong><strong>Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">building </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">a joyful and rigorous school culture</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">providing fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal in</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> collaborating with school staff to support students' academic and socio-emotional development</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school's college mission are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support staff to ensure a positive, safe, and structured culture of high expectations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal and teaching staff members in appraising the performance of all students&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist the Principal and the child study team in the coordination, delivery, and supervision of special education and student services&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in the supervision of students in the cafeteria(s), halls, bus area(s) and other locations where students congregate&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make disciplinary judgments for students; assign detentions or other appropriate disciplinary measures. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keep accurate records of student disciplinary action and report the same to the principal&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's performance and correspond about school policies, trips, and events</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Relentless dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong record of driving outstanding student results</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Effective communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong data analysis skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Grit, personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers, students, families, and colleagues</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leadership ability in curriculum and staff development, staff supervision and evaluation, and program evaluation&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in low-income schools and/or communities</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>NJ Principal or Supervisor Certificate, or equivalent&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>A Master's degree (required)</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience as a </span><strong>Teacher, Instructional Coach, Dean</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or equivalent leadership role <strong>required</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office &nbsp;(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to travel for programming, residency and development opportunities</span></li> </ul>