Assistant Principal - Upper Campus (Grades 5-8)

Assistant Principal - Upper Campus (Grades 5-8)

Empower Community School / Empower Schools of Alabama

Reports To: Upper Campus Principal

Location: Empower Community School - Upper Campus

Position Type: Full-Time | 11-Month or 12-Month Position

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal of Empower Community School - Upper Campus serves as a key instructional and

operational leader supporting grades 5-8. Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps

cultivate a positive, academically rigorous, and student-centered learning environment focused on high

expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.

The Assistant Principal supports instructional leadership, school culture, student discipline, teacher

development, school operations, family engagement, and school safety while ensuring alignment with

Empower's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. This role requires a strong instructional leader who believes

deeply in the potential of all students and can effectively support middle school scholars through both academic

and social-emotional development.

This position was developed using leadership expectations and responsibilities aligned to Alabama school

leadership standards and comparable assistant principal leadership frameworks.

Mission Alignment

The Assistant Principal supports the mission of Empower Schools of Alabama:

To influence change in our community by forging collaboration between a diverse group of scholars, educators,

families, and partners to educate the next generation of community leaders and advocates.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Support the Principal in implementing rigorous instructional programs aligned to Alabama College and Career Ready Standards (ALCOS), Cognia standards, and Empower instructional expectations

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs, observations, and coaching conversations using ATOT, IPG, and Empower instructional frameworks

• Support teachers with lesson internalization, data-driven instruction, and small-group instructional practices

• Assist with the implementation of intervention systems, MTSS processes, and Power Hour supports

• Analyze student achievement data including ACAP, NWEA MAP, DIBELS, and classroom assessment data to support school improvement efforts

• Support implementation of literacy and numeracy initiatives in alignment with Alabama Literacy and Numeracy Acts

• Assist with professional development planning and facilitate instructional coaching cycles

Student Culture & Discipline

• Support the development and maintenance of a safe, structured, and positive school culture

• Administer student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and restorative practices framework

• Lead behavior interventions, re-entry conferences, attendance interventions, and parent conferences

• Monitor PBIS systems, referral trends, and behavior data to improve school culture outcomes

• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for behavior and academic success

• Support implementation of Empower's House System and school culture initiatives

School Operations & Management

• Assist with daily school operations including arrival, dismissal, lunch supervision, transitions, testing coordination, and emergency procedures

• Support scheduling, staffing coordination, and supervision of assigned personnel

• Maintain high visibility throughout the building and at school events

• Assist with school-wide communication systems including ParentSquare and operational procedures

• Support school compliance, accreditation efforts, and continuous improvement planning

• Assist in coordinating state testing and accountability processes

Teacher Support & Staff Development

• Conduct teacher observations and provide actionable feedback focused on instructional growth

• Support onboarding and mentoring of new teachers and staff

• Collaborate with instructional coaches and school leadership teams to improve instructional effectiveness

• Support staff accountability and implementation of school expectations and procedures

• Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous growth

Family & Community Engagement

• Develop strong relationships with families and community stakeholders

• Support family engagement events, student activities, and extracurricular programs

• Communicate proactively and professionally with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and school initiatives

• Serve as a visible representative of Empower Schools of Alabama within the community

Safety & Crisis Management

• Assist in implementing school safety procedures, crisis response plans, and emergency drills

• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and student safety concerns

• Ensure compliance with school safety protocols and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration required

• Valid Alabama Class A or higher certification in Educational Administration required

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience required

• Previous leadership experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of instructional leadership, middle school culture, discipline systems, and school operations

• Knowledge of Alabama accountability systems, Cognia standards, MTSS, and instructional best practices

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build relationships with students, staff, and families

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success

Core Competencies

• Instructional leadership and teacher coaching

• Student culture and behavior management

• Data-driven decision-making

• Relationship-building and communication

• Operational leadership and organization

• Crisis management and problem-solving

• Commitment to continuous improvement

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to move throughout the school building and campus for extended periods

• Ability to attend evening and weekend events as needed

• Ability to respond quickly to student, operational, or safety concerns

• High visibility and active engagement throughout the school day expected

What We Believe at Empower

• All students can learn and deserve access to high-quality instruction

• Relationships are foundational to academic success

• Strong school culture creates strong academic outcomes

• Instruction should be rigorous, engaging, and student-centered

• Families and community partnerships are critical to student success

• Leadership requires visibility, consistency, and service

Behavioral/Cognitive Assessment

As part of the application process at Empower Schools of Alabama, candidates may be required to complete behavioral and cognitive assessments following submission of an application or resume. Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

Why Empower?

At Empower Community School, we are committed to developing the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and through consistent engagement in school. As a School Social Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring our scholars are supported, present, valued, and empowered to succeed in school and beyond.

Behavioral/Cognitive Assessment:

As part of the application process at Empower Schools of Alabama we ask all candidates to take several brief assessments after the submission of a resume or completion of an online application. For the first assessment, you will click on this LINK. Please enter your contact information. Upon completion of the first assessment, you will receive a link for the second assessment at the provided email address. The link will come from ....

In the first assessment,

• There are no right or wrong answers

• The assessment takes about 5 minutes to complete

• You should take on a laptop or desktop

• Make sure that you are in Google Chrome with a stable internet connection

Once you complete the first assessment, you will immediately receive a link to the 2nd assessment. Unlike the prior assessment, this is a timed test. Please consider the following

• There are 50 questions

• You will have 12 minutes to complete

• Questions will include three types of questions: numerical, verbal, and spatial-reasoning

• Please complete the assessment on a laptop or desktop

• Make sure that you are in Google Chrome with a stable internet connection

• Ensure that you are in a quiet place where you will not be distracted or disturbed

• Be in a competitive state of mind.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Empower Schools of Alabama considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Empower Schools of Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law, in providing education services, activities, and programs.