Job Description
Who We Are Looking For
At Launch Charter School, we believe that strong school culture is the foundation for academic success. We are seeking a Middle School Assistant Principal of Culture and Student Support who is passionate about restorative practices, student wellness, and inclusive, equitable discipline. This leader must be a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a champion for student voice, social-emotional learning, and community partnerships.
Key Values & Beliefs
- Every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered at school.
- Restorative justice is more effective than punitive discipline in fostering long-term behavioral growth.
- Student behavior is a form of communication, and support systems must be proactive, not reactive.
- Families are essential partners in student development and success.
- Adult culture shapes student culture—staff must model kindness, high expectations, and accountability.
Key Skills & Competencies - Restorative Leadership – Skilled in implementing restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Behavioral Systems & Data – Ability to build and manage schoolwide behavior systems, analyze discipline data, and plan responsive actions.
- Student Support Systems – Knowledge of MTSS, trauma-informed care, and SEL implementation.
- Family Partnership & Communication – Strong communication skills to partner with families in moments of celebration and challenge.
- Staff Development – Ability to coach staff in classroom management, behavior norms, and inclusive culture-building strategies.
- Equity & Inclusion – Deep commitment to racial equity, identity-affirming practices, and culturally responsive discipline.
- Crisis Management – Calm and confident in de-escalating conflict and supporting students in moments of crisis.
Key Responsibilities 1. School Culture & Restorative Practices
- Lead the implementation of restorative practices, including circles, conflict resolution conversations, and re-entry meetings.
- Manage and refine school wide behavior systems to ensure consistency, clarity, and equity in student expectations.
- Partner with teachers to establish strong classroom norms and routines rooted in kindness, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Facilitate professional development and coaching cycles on restorative approaches and positive classroom management.
- Co-lead student assemblies, celebrations, and initiatives that affirm identity and build community.
2. Student Support & Behavior Response
- Supervise a student support team responsible for daily behavior response, check-ins/check-outs, and student mentoring.
- Track student behavior data to identify trends, ensure follow-up, and plan Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Serve as the lead responder for behavioral incidents, ensuring that student dignity is preserved and that consequences support reflection and restoration.
- Oversee the development and implementation of individual behavior plans and student support interventions.
- Manage the Promotion in Doubt (PID) list in collaboration with the AP of Academics to ensure students with behavioral and academic concerns receive holistic support.
3. Family Engagement & Partnership - Communicate proactively with families about student behavior, growth, and celebrations.
- Facilitate family conferences and restorative conversations in collaboration with teachers.
- Build systems for frequent home-school communication, especially for students receiving behavior interventions.
- Lead schoolwide family initiatives around culture, character, and student wellness.
4. Student Leadership & Voice
- Manage the student government, Peacekeepers, or similar student leadership initiatives that promote ownership and voice.
- Support student-led initiatives and community-building projects that foster belonging and civic engagement.
- Ensure that all students—particularly those furthest from opportunity—have access to leadership, celebration, and growth opportunities.
5. Staff & Systems Leadership - Lead school wide morning meetings, hallway transitions, arrival/dismissal routines, and lunchroom systems.
- Coach teachers and staff on implementing consistent systems that maximize instructional time and student dignity.
- Collaborate with the Ops team on scheduling, space planning, and logistics for culture-related events and transitions.
- Attend and participate in the School Leadership Team (SLT) and contribute to continuous school improvement.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree, with an advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of teaching or student support experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- Experienced in implementing restorative justice practices and building school wide behavior systems.
- Knowledgeable in trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and student empowerment.
- Skilled at coaching, communication, and collaboration across diverse teams.
Compensation
Highly competitive and commensurate with experience, along with a full benefits package.
Launch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, creed, sex, age, culture, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, or mental or
physical disability.
Job Tags
Full time, Day shift,