High School Principal (2025-2026)

ABOUT ACHIEVERS:

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 (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training . AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond.

ACHIEVERS FIT:

Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy

Adaptable i n a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-oriented

Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiatives , and willingness to be a team player

Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement

Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis

Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data , coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making

Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results

Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”

Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking

COMPETENCIES

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.

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. In summary, below are some of the expectations of role:

Instructional Leadership

Provide exemplary leadership to all school community members to achieve outstanding performance in preparing each student for college

Develop and communicate strategic school systems, culture, and vision, and build a plan to achieve that vision

Lead all aspects of Data-Driven Instruction (DDI), Leading Professional Development (PD) and Observation Feedback (OF)

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

Teacher Coaching Evaluation

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

Conduct daily teacher observations and provide real-time feedback to move the needle on student achievement

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

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.

Cultural Leadership

In partnership with Leadership Team, responsible for overall campus stability and cohesiveness.

Build a demonstrated joyful and rigorous school culture

Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations

Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development

Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school’s college mission are built and maintained

Support staff to ensure the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs

Support staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured culture of high expectations

Family Engagement

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

Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively

Essential Qualifications:

Evidence of dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students

Illustrated positive record of driving outstanding student…