What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 25 - 26 Assistant Principal of Student Services position at Ascend Charter Schools?
Overview
The Assistant Principal of Student Services works in conjunction with the school's instructional leaders to ensure that the school provides the academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive within the schools' core academic programs.
Why extraordinary professionals teach at Ascend
Ascend is the largest Brooklyn-based public charter school serving over 5,000 K-12 students in 17 schools. We exist to serve every student - to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice.
Access to education is a social justice issue. As educators, we center justice and live out our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) by ensuring that our students have the skills, tools, and confidence they need to thrive today and in the future. We are proud to have a workforce that mirrors the diversity seen in our students. Working at Ascend provides a community focused on developing an environment of support and belonging. Educators collaborate closely and encourage each other to achieve great outcomes.
Our schools honor, nurture, and challenge the whole child. Ascend fosters critical thinking skills and a love of learning through an inquiry-based learning approach, Responsive Classroom model, and anti-racist education. We are deeply committed to advancing educational equity for all of our students. Students at Ascend benefit from a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures natural curiosity about the world and guides them to think critically and independently.
For more information on Ascend Public Charter Schools' model, approach, and core values, please visit our website.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, with advanced degree preferred
- At least three years teaching experience with a proven track record of elevating student achievement, including for students who require additional support to thrive within the schools' core academic programs
- At least one year of experience leading, managing, and coaching a team of adults that demonstrates ability to drive results through others
- Experience teaching in underserved areas is preferred
- An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and that scholars with disabilities are as capable of greatness as general education scholars
- A "can do" attitude and a total commitment to do whatever it takes to prepare all of the school's students for college
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for urban education and closing the achievement gap
- Effective relationship-builder with students and families
- Relentless in the pursuit of the school's academic objectives; hard-working and willing to take feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement
Responsibilities
The Assistant Principal of Student Services will ensure the school is in compliance with special education regulations, and coordinate staff professional development in the areas of special education, 504s, tiered system of support, ENL and other related services. Additionally, the assistant principal of student services services will :
Staff and reporting relationships
The Assistant Principal of Student Services reports to the principal. He or she also works closely with the school leadership team and Managing Director of Student Support Services.
Compensation
Initial salary offers for this position range from $85,000 - $115,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.
Diversity at Ascend
Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
