PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES Assistant Principal
The Opportunity: PLA Assistant Principals are instrumental in supporting PLA's vision, which includes creating an environment of high standards for our staff and scholars. As an Assistant Principal, you will work closely with the principal to manage all our campus functions, including education programs, office operations, scholar enrollment, personnel, and facilities.
As an Assistant principal, you will provide strategic leadership supporting the success and retention of our scholars and staff. You will assist the principal in the planning, coordination, and directing activities and programs related to the administration of our school. PLA leaders strongly believe in every scholar's ability to succeed, and they work tirelessly to create a school experience that fosters success.
The Details:
Key Deliverables:
10% increase in Math proficiency 10% increase in ELA proficiency 90% Staff Retention 95% Average Daily Attendance 80% or higher stakeholder satisfaction 95% Student Persistence Meeting annual enrollment goals Experience and Education Requirements:
Current Administrators License Proven success as an instructional leader Experience in turnaround work Entrepreneurial, positive problem solver with the ability to see opportunity in challenges Clear judgment, a mature interpersonal style and the ability to drive collaborative decision-making processes. The Network:
PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country's best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage) , and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement and income opportunities.
Compensation and benefits:
PLA School Leaders receive a base salary competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Leaders receive:
Competitive Compensation Benefits - Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network Incentive and bonus opportunities PLA is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WHO ARE WE:
At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.
To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.
PLA is an equal-opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it. Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
