Assistant Principal

School ProfileThe SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.SEED NetworkSEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at www.seedfoundation.com.Position OverviewAs an Assistant Principal, you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening instructional quality, developing teachers, and ensuring strong academic outcomes across the school. The Assistant Principal reports to the Director of Academics and is responsible for supporting and developing instructional staff while driving high-quality teaching and learning. This role focuses on coaching teachers, strengthening instructional systems, and ensuring alignment between curriculum, assessment, and student achievement.Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional LeadershipObserve, coach, and evaluate teachers to improve instructional practiceSupport curriculum planning and ensure alignment with standardsPromote strong assessment practices to monitor student progressStaff DevelopmentLead professional development for instructional staffSupport teachers in becoming highly effective classroom leadersBuild a culture of continuous learning and improvementAcademic ProgrammingSupport school-wide academic planning, including course development and schedulingAnalyze student performance data to inform instructional decisionsPartner with academic leadership to strengthen academic outcomesPerformance & AccountabilitySet clear expectations for instructional staff and monitor performanceImplement systems to ensure accountability and professional responsibilitySupport evaluation processes aligned with school goalsCollaborationPartner with the Director of Academics and leadership teamWork closely with teachers, families, and staff to support student successContribute to a strong, collaborative professional cultureRequirementsQualificationsRequiredMaster's degree in education or related fieldMaryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Admin I CertificationMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience with a strong record of student achievementExperience leading adults in a school environmentPreferredPrior experience as an Assistant Principal or instructional leaderExperience working in urban education settingsStrong background in curriculum development and instructional coachingSkills and CompetenciesStrong instructional leadership and coaching abilityAbility to analyze data and drive academic improvementExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to build and sustain a collaborative school cultureWork EnvironmentOn-Site leadership role in a school settingHigh collaboration with instructional staff and leadershipActive presence in classrooms and across campusAdditional ExpectationsCommitment to the mission and values of SEEDFlexibility in a dynamic, growing school environmentWillingness to engage with the broader school communitySalary Description