Vice Principal 

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. 

At Envision Education, we believe the current achievement gap reflects a systemic failure to understand how kids learn, what motivates them to learn, and what they need in order to learn well. We know that vibrant learning communities apply compassion and high expectations to inspire and empower students.  With a population that is 75% first generation college bound, our approach is specifically designed to increase student engagement, deepen integration and understanding, promote active learning, and ensure college success.

Envision Education is a national model for using Performance Assessment to prepare students for success in college and in life.  Envision Education operates three small high schools and two middle schools. Graduates go on to succeed in college at significantly higher rates than their peers: 99% attend college and 85% persist once they get there.

OUR APPROACH

We believe that deeper learning experiences challenge students to think critically, solve problems resourcefully, and collaborate productively. Students have an opportunity to use these skills and show what they know through portfolio defenses. In 8th, 10th and 12th grade, Envision students present a defense of learning, demonstrating their growth and learning. Similar to a master’s thesis defense, these presentations are required to graduate in 12th grade and are invaluable in preparing for life after high school. They practice for these defenses through regular exhibitions and in-class presentations.  Our students say portfolio defense is the hardest thing they have ever done, and nothing has prepared them more for college. Read about our approach here.

POSITION SUMMARY

Envision Education is currently accepting applications for the Vice Principal role at Impact Academy High School. We currently serve middle and high school students in Oakland, San Francisco, and Hayward, California. We are looking for dedicated leaders who are ready, willing, and able to support our middle and high school students on the journey to college. 

As a key member of the leadership team, the Vice Principal will collaborate with the Principal to support and maintain a positive learning environment for staff and students. Envision Vice Principals help lead the formation of a high performing, reflective team and partner in the creation of an excellent and innovative academic program. In collaboration with the Principal and other school leaders, the Vice Principal will develop and iterate on school-wide personalized and project based learning systems.  Additionally, the Vice Principal will support the Principal to shape and drive our school-wide culture plan with consistency and compassion.

The Vice Principal is an innovator who enjoys collaborating to bring our collective dreams to reality. At Envision, we believe that by helping students develop cognitive and social emotional skills while they track and defend their learning, they will build the agency and skills needed to ensure success in high school, college, and beyond. By creating systems and structures that allow teachers to focus on one skill set, we will increase expertise, sustainability, and a heightened sense of efficacy for our staff. Through this, we can create strong outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership 

• Support the instructional program of the school, including: coaching teachers, using data and adaptive online technology to improve student learning, and driving a school-wide focus on excellent teaching

• Support teachers with planning, implementation, and iteration of our personalized learning model and performance based assessment aligned to CCSS and school-wide Mindsets

• Be an active participant and sometimes facilitator of our Leadership Teams (Instructional & Family) 

• Coordinate with Principal to facilitate instructional and logistical professional development

• Serve as a member of the school’s leadership team, the body that sets the tone and culture of the school and holds the school accountable for high student achievement

Cultural Leadership

• Drive school-wide culture plan with consistency and follow-through, in partnership with Principal

• Support teachers and staff to hold all students to high and consistent behavioral and academic expectations (implementing our school culture and discipline plans)

• Support Family Leads in analyzing school culture data and support them to lead PD

• Communicate proactively positive and constructive feedback with staff, students and parents

Operational Leadership

• Supervise before school, lunch, passing and dismissal 

• Attend evening and weekend events 

• Actively participate in weekly admin meetings and special meetings (such as KPI)

• Work closely with Principal and Envision’s Data and Assessment Manager to coordinate administration of assessments and the use of PowerSchool, including scheduling, grades, transcripts, and overall data integrity

• Work with Envision Director of Technology to support student and staff use of technology and maintenance of the school’s technology and data systems

• Manage school facilities and maintenance

• Work closely with Principal and Office Manager to coordinate all attendance reporting

• School Safety: Schedule emergency drills, coordinate school emergency communication, update and assemble emergency binders, injury/incident reporting, manage emergency supply inventory and distribution, annual student health screenings

Other

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, supervising, supporting, developing, evaluating, disciplining and termination of staff

• Act as Senior Administrator on duty when the Principal is off-campus or unavailable to staff or students.  

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. required, Administrative Credential preferred

• Successful teaching experience in an urban school

• Experience working successfully with parents and families, especially African American, Latino, and immigrant families

• Successful school leadership or coaching experience (including a teacher leadership role), ideally in project-based learning and/or personalized learning

• Thrives in a fast-paced school environment and able to generate enthusiasm and support among partners for the mission of the organization

• Relentless focus on student results and outcomes

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and able to work with a variety of stakeholders

• Creative design thinker experienced in change management

• Commitment to the mission of Envision Education

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt easily

• Comfortable with a dynamic environment

• Experience in creating and implementing systems & processes to support a growing organization

• Experience with required state assessments and program reporting preferred

Compensation:

• Salary: Starting salary range will be $80,000-90,000, depending on experience

• 12-month position starting July 1, 2019 (209 days)

• School Holidays, Federal Holidays and sick & personal paid time off

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits offered with organizational contribution towards costs

• 403b, STRS, Flexible Spending Account Plans and Commuter Check pre-tax benefits

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