25/26 High School Assistant Principal of Instruction

Reports to VCP High School Principal

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

Victory College Prep is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. The VCP High School emphasizes a student-centered philosophy supported by rigorous advisory programming and the region's most ambitious student internship program. 

We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom. 

Our district benefits include: 

• Competitive salary, starting at $74,000 with a minimum 2 years experience in comparable role

• Competitive healthcare options

• Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 4%, immediately vested)

• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams

• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus

• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers

• Verizon cell phone plan

• YMCA health club membership discount

• Cultural benefit for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)

• On-site daycare for staff

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
The best candidates for this position will embody the values and beliefs at the heart of the VCP mission and vision. 

 They will also meet the following qualifications and possess these preferred skills: 

• Master’s Degree in Education

• Five (5) years teaching experience with a proven track record of raising student achievement scores

• Proven success in turning best practices into outstanding academic results

• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program

• Ability to coach and develop adults to achieve specific, measurable outcomes; has deep understanding of the content area they will support, including instructional methods and best practices

• History of achieving measurable, ambitious goals

• Experience analyzing, drawing conclusions, and taking action based on student outcomes data

• Experience managing competing priorities in pursuit of a larger vision

• A growth mindset about themselves and others; is eager to receive coaching and implement feedback

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Ability to lead and manage adults to achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to analyze teacher practice, provide compelling feedback, and translate that into action

• Strong understanding of restorative practices

• Strong understanding of Special Education and Multi-Language Learner supports

• Ability to analyze data to target staff and student interventions and inform decision making

• Data management tools, organizational tools, and computer skills (Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Forms, Etc.)

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.

• Use feedback from the Principal and Chief Readiness Officer to update the Individual Professional Development Plan.

• 12-month employee

• Works as a member of the School Leadership Team

Salary : $74,000