Assistant Principal, Early College and Career

THE ORGANIZATION

BELIEVE Circle City (BCC) is an early college and career-focused high school that uses real-world experiences, societal norms and expectations to foster the academic achievement, autonomy, and agency needed to be a contributing member of our evolving society. BCC focuses on identity and leadership development, and explicitly develops our scholars and staff emotionally, socially, and culturally. BCC provides a rigorous curriculum filled with purpose-building experiences in service of creating dynamics for our scholars to flourish in their future pursuits.

OUR VISION

BELIEVE leaders will be equitable, independent, and influential citizens within their local and global community.

VISION FOR POSITION

The Assistant Principal of Early College and Career (AP-ECC) drives excellence in teaching, learning, and career readiness to ensure that scholars graduate with the skills, credentials, and experiences necessary to thrive in postsecondary education and the workforce. The AP-ECC manages career and early college pathways, oversees instructional quality within these programs, and works closely with the principal and leadership team to provide a transformative high school experience. This leader ensures that BELIEVE Circle City High School (BCCHS) achieves academic and career excellence by refining and implementing policies, systems, and partnerships while upholding the core values of BCCHS.

The AP-ECC fosters a culture of urgency, support, respect, and achievement, aligning with our mission to empower scholars through academic excellence and real-world experiences. This role requires an individual who is a strategic thinker, an innovative problem solver, and a committed educator dedicated to the success of both students and teachers.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-create and implement the vision, goals, and strategy for Early College and Career programming, ensuring student success in dual enrollment, work-based learning, internships, and certification programs.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate career pathways, ensuring alignment with industry needs, student interests, and postsecondary opportunities.
• Manage partnerships with colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and industry leaders to provide authentic learning experiences for students.
• Oversee the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in early college and career programs, supporting teachers in developing engaging, career-relevant curricula.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of teachers for early college, CTE, and work-based learning programs.
• Coach a caseload of teachers in Early College and Career programs, using data-driven instruction cycles, classroom observations, and targeted professional development.
• Monitor and analyze student performance data, including GPA, attendance, work-based learning participation, certification completion rates, and postsecondary enrollment.
• Organize and deliver professional development that enhances teacher capacity to integrate career readiness skills, dual credit coursework, and industry certifications into instruction.
• Oversee the coordination of standardized testing, industry certifications, and other assessment measures relevant to Early College and Career programs.
• Facilitate quarterly data conferences and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary to ensure student success in career and college pathways.
• Collaborate with student support teams to ensure scholars receive the necessary academic, social-emotional, and career guidance to navigate their postsecondary options.
• Advocate for students and teachers by celebrating successes, sharing challenges, and promoting continuous improvement within Early College and Career programming.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and deserve meaningful opportunities to develop agency, acceleration, and autonomy.
• Proven track record of success in improving student outcomes in career and technical education, early college, or related fields.
• Experience building partnerships with colleges, employers, and community organizations to enhance student opportunities.
• Deep knowledge of postsecondary pathways, industry certifications, and workforce development best practices.
• Strong instructional leadership, with expertise in coaching teachers and driving data-informed improvements in student performance.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, consistently thinking ahead to proactively problem-solve and drive results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively engage with students, families, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to cultivate strong, productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, especially students who require additional support in navigating career and college pathways.
• High level of professionalism, including punctuality, reliability, responsiveness, and follow-through.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Years of Teaching or Leadership Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education, Leadership, or a related field
• Experience with Early College, Career & Technical Education (CTE), or Workforce Development
• SPED Certification Preferred
• Experience managing partnerships with colleges, employers, and workforce organizations
• Active Indiana Teaching License preferred, not required

EEO: BELIEVE Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

This job description reflects BELIEVE Schools articulation of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at anytime.