Interim Assistant Principal (SY 25-26)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring an interim full-time Middle School Assistant Principal. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled educational leader to join our leadership team at DC International School. We seek an Assistant Principal who is passionate about urban education, the International Baccalaureate MYP, DP, and CP Program's, restorative and social justice, language immersion education, and most importantly, middle and high school students. This is an interim position with an immediate start date and an end date of June 30, 2026.

Salary Range: $104,320 - $128,823 (Salary is prorated and determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications:

• A Master's or other advanced degree in Education Leadership or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in urban education/diverse environments.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level.
• Experience/training in the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework is preferred.
• Experience in a language immersion environment.
• Bilingualism in Spanish is strongly preferred; bilingualism in Chinese or French is a plus.
• Experience leading and coaching teachers.
• Knowledge of best practices for students who receive special education or ESL services.
• Understanding of the public charter school landscape in DC.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Effectively coach teachers at different stages of development by delivering clear and supportive feedback on instructional practices - with a focus on DCI's most novice teachers.
• Focus on evidence-based growth and results to drive the school towards annual and long-term goals.
• Oversee the Multi-Tiered System of Support process and ensure that it is implemented and operates effectively for each grade level of responsibility.
• Directly coach and support school counselors and / or social workers and oversee attendance and other interventions of support for students.
• Build relationships with caregivers and respond to their concerns in a direct and proactive manner.
• Support advisory program (CORE and / or ATL) curriculum development and execution.
• Ensure that the school climate, especially in grades that are overseen, is excellent and continually improving in alignment with the broader Middle School Leadership Team.
• Oversee and / or lead community meetings with grade levels of students.
• Engage, listen, and communicate with school community members effectively to ensure all stakeholders are included in school improvement efforts.
• Build successful interpersonal relationships with all staff, family, community members, and students.
• Demonstrate an effective approach to team-building, including clarity of purpose and shared responsibility.
• Value, solicit, and integrate different perspectives effectively.
• Articulate short- and long-term goals to address school-wide issues/plans.
• Leverage multiple sources of data to inform decision-making including academic, student belonging, staff engagement, and other important data sources.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to articulate strengths and growth areas.
• Model continuous learning and openness to feedback and improving performance.
• Lead and model an inclusive approach and sensitivity to the culture of a diverse IB school.
• Model the skills and attitudes of a global citizen by upholding the IB Learner Profile Traits in alignment with the DCI Agreements.
• Be an advocate every day for every learner and assume accountability for student learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.