Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Location: Miami-Dade Acceleration Academy (Central)

Compensation: $75,000

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in empowering students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning. We collaborate with school districts nationwide to offer tuition-free education, supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

The Role:

The Assistant Principal collaborates with the Principal to oversee academy operations, ensuring the organization’s mission is executed locally. This role requires a student-focused administrator committed to supporting the leadership and growth of our innovative blended learning model. Key responsibilities include setting expectations, supporting and holding staff accountable, ensuring equitable programming for diverse learners, building community partnerships, and using data to drive program improvements. The Assistant Principal also ensures fiscal sustainability, compliance with regulations, and leverages resources to enhance enrollment and student outcomes, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Enrollment & Engagement:

• Support recruitment and enrollment efforts to bring new students into the academy.
• Facilitate student orientation to ensure a welcoming start.
• Oversee data reviews and collaborative staff meetings to track and enhance student engagement.

Retention & Student Support:

• Train and guide staff in retention strategies to maintain consistent student participation.
• Cultivate a positive school culture aligned with Acceleration Academies’ vision.
• Utilize technology and learning platforms to monitor and support student progress.

Academic Leadership:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal education mandates, including Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English Language Learners (ELL), and Title IX requirements.
• Assist with data-driven instructional decision-making processes.
• Support the development of personalized learning pathways and graduation plans for students.
• Conduct regular formative and summative assessments to track student progress.

Advocacy & Community Relations:

• Collaborate with the Principal to build relationships with school districts and community organizations.
• Strengthen connections among staff, students, and their families to create a collaborative learning environment.
• Coordinate with external services to address non-academic barriers, such as access to health or social services.

Operational & Staff Leadership:

• Create and maintain a well-organized, inviting academy environment.
• Oversee staffing schedules to ensure adequate and effective coverage at all sites.
• Support staff development through coaching, feedback, and regular performance reviews.
• Conduct IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings and support compliance with student accommodations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in academy meetings and district collaborations.
• Manage student incentives to encourage progress and achievement.
• Perform other duties to ensure the smooth operation of the academy.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Prior experience as an Assistant Principal or in other leadership role in a school setting.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in alternative education settings.
• Training or experience in case management within educational or social service environments.
• Demonstrated ability to support disengaged students, fostering academic and personal breakthroughs to enhance their success.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with project-based learning, portfolio assessment, competency-based education, cooperative learning, and integrating school-to-career experiences.

 Preferred Skills:

• Florida Education Leadership Certification (highly preferred)
• Prior work or volunteer experience with at-risk students in alternative settings.
• Expertise in workshop or coaching-based instructional approaches.
• Strong commitment to fostering a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) culture for students and staff.
• Proficiency with technology in an educational setting, including Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Passion for supporting students’ academic and personal breakthroughs.

Why Join Us?

Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team that’s dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

We Value Our Team’s Well-being:

We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Recognizing your hard work with market-aligned salaries.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.
• Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
• Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.
• Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; frequently stand, walk, and reach; occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Work environment aligns with a collaborative classroom setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather.

Join us in making a difference. Your leadership could be the key to empowering a student's future!

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies

Agencies presenting candidates to Acceleration Academies must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement with the Acceleration Academies Talent Acquisition Department. Agencies may only submit candidates for positions they have been formally engaged in working on by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Any resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will evaluate all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Salary : $75,000