Assistant Principal of School Culture - IDEA Cincinnati Region

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An Assistant Principal of School Culture manages and provides oversight to Student Discipline, Behavior Intervention & Supports, and Character Development at IDEA Cincinnati. The Assistant Principal of School Culture, in collaboration with the Executive Principal and school leadership team, ensures there is a cohesive approach to school culture, builds the capacity of teachers, and actively creates systems and routines that bring joy.

The Assistant Principal of School Culture will manage the campus’ Dean of Students to ensure that each student is appropriately supported so that they can make progress towards their individual goals in and out of the classroom. The Assistant Principal of School Culture will also ensure there is fidelity and adherence to the district’s rules, policies, and procedures found in the Student Code of Conduct.

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $67,000 and $81,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer‑matched contribution to state pension system. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of teaching experience required; school leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to after school duties, responsibilities, and a daily work schedule of 9:00am – 5:30pm.
• Expertise in the following highly preferred:
  Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Crisis Prevention and Management, Restorative Justice Practices, Character Development, Crew by EL Education.

• Collaborate with the Executive Principal to formulate, implement, and oversee comprehensive school‑wide culture and behavior management plans. Plans will include defining routines and expectations for both students and staff within and beyond the classroom.
• Provide visionary leadership to all members of the school community, including staff and students, in establishing a positive, structured, and achievement‑oriented environment that utilizes PBIS, Expeditionary Learning and other evidence‑based practices.
• Track and analyze student discipline data to identify areas requiring school‑wide support and intervention.
• Establish transparent rewards and consequences that align with the IDEA Way and reflect the degree to which individual students and student cohorts meet conduct expectations.
• Utilize discipline data to design and facilitate monthly professional…