Assistant Principal of Student Life (25-26 School Year)

WHO WE ARE

Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in the Antioch area of Greater Nashville, Tennessee. We educate scholars at two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School and Independence Academy High School. Our 5-12 model ensures that scholars have the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory education for eight years prior to their transition to college and the professional opportunities that follow. We are an open-enrollment school, which means that our scholars do not have to take an entrance test or pay tuition to enroll.

Our Mission:

Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our scholars, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our community’s members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world.

Our core values are Ignite Passion, Seek Knowledge, and Inspire Bravery. While we ground our instruction in these values, we also strive to live them out as adults in our interactions with one another. We believe that professional development and intentional coaching can allow any person to develop the skills necessary to be an effective team member, but we know that rests upon the bedrock of these essential values.  

WHO YOU ARE

Our Core Value: Ignite Passion 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are DISCIPLINED. 

You hold yourself to a high standard and you take pride in your ability to take initiative. You have strong personal organization skills and are intentional about how you use your time. 

You are MISSION ALIGNED. 

You believe in helping to unlock the unlimited potential in all students through a college preparatory education. You believe that each and every student, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender identity, religion, or immigration status is deserving of an excellent education and capable of achieving it. 

Our Core Value: Seek Knowledge 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are HUNGRY FOR FEEDBACK. 

You want to grow as a person and a professional. You want to learn from your peers and your coaches, even when it challenges you to put aside your ego. 

You are NERDY. 

You have a deep love for your area of expertise and a genuine excitement to share it with others. 

Our Core Value: Inspire Bravery 

What does this core value mean to Intrepid? 

You are DRIVEN BY EQUITY. 

You are committed to being actively anti-racist in your interactions with fellow staff, students and families. You believe that education is inherently social justice work that requires us to begin with ourselves and our own biases. 

You are INTROSPECTIVE. 

You are committed to personal development and prioritize your own wellness. You are reflective about your impact on others and feel comfortable acknowledging your own mistakes and quirks.

The Assistant Principal of Student Life is responsible for managing and running all aspects of student life. They are part of a leadership team that manages Academics, Operations, College, and Student Life. As the Assistant Principal of Student Life they oversee everything from Community Groups, celebrations, testing culture, student behavior/consequences, and all things student life.

• Lead the development and execution of a consistent, achievement-oriented, and joyful school culture through structured systems, policies, and expectations.
• Promote a culture of growth, equity, and community engagement for students and families.
• Partner with teachers and leaders to cultivate a disciplined, supportive school environment aligned with the school’s mission.
• Coach and support staff in building strong classroom management and maintaining high, consistent behavioral expectations.
• Serve as a school-wide resource for student discipline, classroom relationships, and culture-building strategies.
• Oversee restorative discipline practices that reflect the school’s educational philosophy and prioritize student learning and accountability.
• Provide real-time coaching and direct support to students navigating behavioral challenges, using trauma-informed mediation, de-escalation, and restorative practices.
• Design, track, and adjust individualized behavior intervention plans in collaboration with staff and families.
• Respond to behavioral incidents with professionalism, employing trauma-sensitive crisis intervention strategies.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and conflict resolution to promote student growth and relationship repair.
• Lead weekly culture and counseling team meetings to review student data, align supports, and drive strategy.
• Organize school-wide culture initiatives, including community groups, incentive programs, and identity-affirming celebrations.
• Oversee structured routines such as arrival, transitions, lunch, and dismissal to promote a safe and consistent environment.
• Support after-school programs, student recruitment, and family engagement events.
• Supervise and coach Deans of Students to ensure effective execution of behavior systems and student culture practices.
• Manage the Student Life department, including leading people and programs aligned to school-wide goals.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to track progress, set priorities, and review data-informed next steps.
• Develop leadership skills in team members using the leader competencies framework.
• Set individual development plans and provide differentiated coaching to support staff growth and performance.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families to better understand and meet their needs.
• Lead family meetings and foster partnerships between families and the school.
• Oversee department budgeting to align resources with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to assess and improve the effectiveness of student support and culture initiatives.
• Advocate for Student Life department needs in school-wide planning and decision-making.
• Implement clear and aligned communication strategies within the department and across the school.
• Collaborate with academic and operations leaders to ensure cohesion across departments.
• Seek feedback and input from stakeholders to inform inclusive, mission-aligned decisions.

• A deep belief in the transformative power of positive, consistent school culture.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills that inspire staff and students toward shared goals.
• A restorative, student-centered mindset that views discipline as an opportunity for growth and accountability.
• Expertise in classroom management, behavior intervention, and restorative practices.
• Skill and professionalism in responding to crises using trauma-informed de-escalation strategies.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• The ability to build trust and credibility with students, staff, and families.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience tracking and adjusting intervention plans based on data.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to improve systems and support student success.
• Flexibility stepping in to support whole-school needs when necessary.
• Openness to feedback, reflection, and ongoing professional development.
• A steadfast commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction, modeling strong pedagogy and student engagement.
• Deep content knowledge to inform teacher coaching, curriculum internalization, and data analysis.
• Ability to lead collaborative spaces focused on addressing learning gaps and accelerating student achievement.

Commitment to Diversity

Intrepid College Prep is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package, including full health benefits.  All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System.

Base salaries are determined by the ICP salary scale. Placement on the salary scale is determined by years of relevant, teaching experience. We do not negotiate salaries because of research that demonstrates the resulting impact of inequitable pay, primarily for women and people of color. Placement on the salary scale is solely determined by relevant experience.

Starting salary (Year 0) for a teacher with zero years of experience starts at $51,292. Please reach out to the hiring team for inquires regarding the salary scale.

Salary : $51,292