High School Principal (2025-2026)

<p><strong>ABOUT ACHIEVERS:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue one of four STEAM pathways&nbsp;</span><strong>(Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking).</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to </span><strong>60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with </span><strong>content mastery, skills, and experiences </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">that are </span><strong>essential to the current marketplace</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the world beyond.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>ACHIEVERS FIT:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrates</span><strong> alignment and commitment </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Adaptable i</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">n a growing environment; Is</span><strong> flexible</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><strong>solutions-oriented</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of </span><strong>self-motivation, taking initiatives</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and willingness to be a </span><strong>team player</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in schools that </span><strong>rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as a means to dramatically increase student achievement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Driven to</span><strong> deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits a </span><strong>laser focus on analyzing student work and student data</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, coupled with a deep </span><strong>commitment to data-driven decision making</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantifiable</span><strong> track record of outstanding academic results</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPETENCIES</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We seek to build a high-performing High School and will need a leader that 100% commits themselves to the mission, and demonstrates our core values, while leading in an urgent and exciting way in order to improve student achievement. Our goal is for the High School Principal to be an inspiring leader that demonstrates excellence in all aspects of the work from being a role-model for students to taking on the big and small challenges that will make the largest impact on the school community.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a leader, there should be a willingness to engage in difficult conversations, while building the investment and shared school culture of highly effective teams. Furthermore, this leader should bring joy, be humble, and be open to feedback and nurturing to the needs of all they are leading. This leader is also confident and assured that they have the mentorship and support of their evaluator, the Executive Director.&nbsp; In summary, below are some of the expectations of role:</span></p> <p><strong>Instructional Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build a plan to achieve that vision</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead all aspects of Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation &amp; Feedback (OF)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Implement effective assessment systems and use data to inform decisions; curriculum development and assessment and ensure consistency within the school program and alignment with state and other rigorous standards</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Teacher Coaching &amp; Evaluation</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Oversee faculty and staff, including recruitment, evaluation, retention, and dismissal and hold primary responsibility for professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and program decisions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive after school tutoring</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hold teachers accountable for meeting a high bar for student performance including requirements for special education accommodations and IEP modifications in partnership with the Special Education Coordinator.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Cultural Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In partnership with Leadership Team, responsible for overall campus stability and cohesiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build a demonstrated joyful and rigorous school culture</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission are built and maintained</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured culture of high expectations</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Family Engagement</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance and correspond about school policies, trips, and events</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Illustrated positive record of driving outstanding student results</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible and can adapt to a rapid change</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong data analysis skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interest in and passion for supporting teacher growth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to provide high leverage feedback via classroom observations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits personal responsibility, and a commitment to continual professional growth</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong communications skills with multiple stakeholders including teachers, students, families, and colleagues</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail and follow-through</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minimum of 3 Years Experience Required as a Principal</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 years teaching and working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in low-income schools and/or communities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Bachelor's degree</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience at a high-performing charter school is highly preferred</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency using school-based software applications, Google Suite and computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to travel (for programming, residency and development opportunities)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PTO</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sick Days</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">School-Based Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Federal Holiday</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wellness Wednesdays</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>