Assistant Principal - 2025-2026

Adelante - Who we are: Adelante Schools, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, aims to redefine public education for K-8 scholars through exceptional neighborhood schools. Our vision extends beyond traditional learning; we aspire to prepare scholars for collegiate success, leadership, and community service. By fostering close ties with families and embedding our mission within the community, we create educational environments that are not only academically rigorous but also joyous and inclusive. Adelante Schools stands out as a place where core values are not just displayed on walls but are embodied by our team and extended into the community.

Our team is the heartbeat of our mission. We seek individuals who are passionate about putting scholars first, setting high expectations, and working tirelessly to achieve them. At Adelante Schools, we are committed to the professional growth of our educators. We offer continuous development opportunities at every career stage, fostering an environment where giving and receiving feedback is part of our culture of excellence.

Join us in our quest to shake up the educational landscape. We are looking for dynamic individuals who thrive in a collaborative, ambitious, and growth-oriented setting. With Adelante Schools, you'll find a unique opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference, where your work is valued, and where you can truly love what you do.

Responsibilities:

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  Instructional, School, and People Leadership
• Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to continuously improve scholar experience and achievement;
• Build own and direct reports' instructional knowledge of Indiana math/English/social studies/science standards, content, and methods;
• Oversee faculty and staff assigned by the Principal, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal and hold primary responsibility for staffing coverages, absences/time-off requests, professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, and staff communication;
• Ensure that all staff, regardless of functional teams or assignment, are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily assignments, and regular and productive interventions both during and after the school day;
• Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives;
• Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for scholar performance including requirements for special education accommodations, IEP modifications, English Language Development, and ILP modifications in partnership with the Director(s) of Special Education and Multilingual Learners.
• Fully participate in professional learning with the Instructional Leadership Team, Chief Academic Team, and Operations Team as assigned by the principal and/or CEO
• Develop own and teachers’ knowledge of best practices in instructional methods and coaches teachers on how to match particular strategies to gaps in scholar mastery
• Develop teachers to provide rigorous and high-quality instruction and support the Principal in planning, implementing, and enabling systems of tiered response
• Lead data-driven instruction. Coach teachers to determine how data aligns with end-of-year goals
• May lead or coach others who lead department/content/grade-level meetings that focus on planning for, and norming on, instruction and culture, practicing instructional strategies, and progress monitoring the department/content/grade level
• Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and objectives;
• Serve as an active member of the Instructional Leadership Team and other teams throughout the school year (Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team, etc.)
• Manage Grade Level Chair(s) as assigned by the Principal
• Analyze school-wide data to design responsive scholar interventions
• Work with Director, Data and Technology and Principal to closely monitor weekly gradebooks for possible inflation, incompletion, or misalignment and ensure quick action for alignment
• Track other useful academic data (e.g. assignment completion rates); communicate progress to scholars, teachers and families

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  School Culture and Operations
• Model joyful and rigorous staff and scholar culture and manage school-wide character development and culture systems
• Monitor student well-being survey data and work with cross-functional teams (grade levels, other Assistant Principals, Operations Team, Culture Team, etc.) to craft strategies to improve student experience
• Analyze student behavior data alongside Principal, Director of Culture, and Culture Coordinators to create support plans for grade levels, teachers, students, etc.
• Support teachers in scholar support and behavior intervention systems to ensure limited time is spent on reactive scholar discipline
• In coordination with the Director, School Operations, supports parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips)
• Acts as the first Leadership Team contact for assigned-scholar intervention and proactive family engagement; determine next steps for issues that are above the teacher/grade level chair while keeping communication lines open with Principal and other school leaders
• Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their scholar’s performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events;
• Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.

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  Professional Learning
• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities
• Recommends to the Principal what school-wide professional development will be the highest leverage in improving scholar results; lead engaging, actionable, adult professional learning; and hold staff accountable for the implementation of the practices

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  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of teaching experience with evidence of outstanding student growth and achievement in an urban school setting;
• A Bachelor's degree; Masters Degree in process or required
• A valid Indiana Teaching License
• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred but not necessary; Experience at a high-performing charter school highly preferred.