Assistant Principal of Operations

WHO WE ARE

At Tulsa Honor Academy (THA), we are on a mission to equip all scholars with the academic skills, content knowledge, and ethical character required for college graduation and life success.

We believe ALL scholars, regardless of race, background, income or ability, can achieve at high levels. We work relentlessly to ensure 100% of scholars are on a path to go to and graduate from a college of their choice, beginning in the fifth grade. 

Opening our doors in 2015 with 92 fifth grade scholars, THA will grow to serve over 1,300 scholars in grades 5-12 across our two campuses in the 2024-2025 academic year.

When you join the THA Familia, you are joining a team with an unwavering commitment to ensuring scholars in our community have access to a high-quality, college preparatory education. One that is focused on developing successful college graduates who will become well-rounded, engaged individuals who will transform their communities. 

Candidates must share our unshakeable belief that all scholars can achieve when given the opportunity. Sound like you? 

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a firm believer that all scholars can go to and graduate from college
• You demonstrate determination and know that the work is hard, but worth it
• You display humility through consistent self-reflection, problem solving and implementation of feedback
• You believe in team first and know that success is not defined by individuals, but by the team itself
• You demonstrate a commitment to structure knowing that school-wide systems are critical elements of our scholars’ success
• You are a proactive communicator who does so clearly and concisely with scholars, families and staff
• You are nerdy about ensuring scholars have access to rigorous academic instruction, including deep and complex content  
• You desire to be in the trenches with us and our kids and can engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• You are goal-oriented and set meaningful, ambitious goals and achieve success despite potential obstacles or setbacks
• You are always hungry for more and have a deep desire to be an expert in your field 
• Grit and an indomitable spirit are an instinctual reaction when the work is hard in order to achieve our mission and you display ingenuity, resourcefulness and tenacity to tackle complex problems 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Principal of Operations, reporting to the Principal, to create, manage, and execute a variety of logistical and operational systems that allow scholars to learn and teachers to teach.. The Assistant Principal of Operations is a highly self-motivated professional capable of envisioning and enacting systems that support scholar achievement from both macro and granular perspectives.  Ideal candidates are reliable and effective, believing strongly in consistency and have examples about how they’ve created and upheld consistency in systems or programs they’ve managed in the past.  Candidates who will most enjoy the role thrive on variety and constant improvement, communicate effectively, and can be both proactive and responsive to needs as they evolve.   

Core Commitments 

• It is hard, but joyful - for kids and adults. We work hard, but love just as hard.
  • Develop a palpably positive school climate with frequent and authentic instances of shared smiling, laughter and enthusiasm where joy is deeply rooted in achievement, the content, and team/individual successes. 
  • Believe that scholar actions and mindsets stem from teacher actions and mindsets
• Back-to-basics, liberal arts school - We have a fundamental belief in teaching kids to be critical thinkers through ELA and STEM.
  • Display that you value risk-taking, especially when the work is challenging. Expect all scholars to  attempt all work, take academic risks, and learn from their mistakes
• Structure Driven School - We sacrifice autonomy in exchange for consistency and commitment to a shared definition of excellence.
  • Sweat the small stuff by developing strong systems and structures to support academic achievement 
  • Believe that scholars want and need to be held to a higher standard and that scholars are capable of making good choices
  • Teach and enforce school-wide systems, rules and consequences, disciplinary codes, and rewards at all times
  • Know that warm and strict are not opposites 
• Team, team, team - We support our community, learn from one another and respect each other enough to hold high expectations for ourselves and our scholars. 
  • Value parents as our partners
  • Model what we expect because we know adults drive culture 
  • Believe in a all hands on deck mentality 
• Constant Improvement - We model what it really means to receive feedback. 
  • Gain energy from the feedback cycle, not lose it 
  • Looking in the mirror rather than pointing out the window 
  • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
• Diversity and Equity - We believe institutions thrive with diverse people and backgrounds
  • Ensure our community is an inclusive and safe place
  • Deeply believe in and participate in our work as an anti-racist organization 
• People, paper, college - What we invest in says a lot about what we prioritize 
  • Developing rigorous instructional materials 
  • Supporting teammates, families and scholars 
  • Do whatever it takes to ensure our scholars go to and graduate from college

Core Responsibilities

Ops Team and Systems Management: Overall, the Assistant Principal of Operations is responsible for managing the Operations Team to meet identified outcomes as well as managing key scholar- and staff-facing systems that make our schools run well.  This is a broad and deep role, and examples of these systems include enrollment, asset management, purchasing, PTO management, meal ordering and processes, and facilities tickets. 

Scholar Attendance and Retention: Assistant Principals of Operations, in conjunction with their School Leadership Team and Operations Teams, create the systems and conditions to meet the network standard of 95% scholar attendance as well as communicating effectively with parents and school stakeholders to drive to am 85% scholar retention rate from year to year.

Information Systems and Data: Assistant Principals of Operations ensure THA’s information systems are up to date and accurate, including ensuring our student information system (PowerSchool) is updated and that we have all required scholar documentation and that we gather data and meet expectations for state accreditation.

Financial Processes and Controls: Assistant Principals of Operations manage the school discretionary budget and any finance-related matters, including cash deposits, scholar fees, and purchasing processes and documentation.

Facilities and Safety: Assistant Principals of Operations ensure that our facilities are safe and clean learning environments for our scholars.  This includes ensuring we execute safety drills well and have necessary signage, address maintenance needs when they arise, and that our spaces meet THA’s standard.

Tulsa Honor Academy recognizes the importance of a high-quality, well-trained Leadership Team in fulfilling the mission of the school. To that end, we are committed to providing an excellent education to all scholars by 1) ensuring that our scholars ultimately master the material we teach, 2) establishing a structured, yet loving environment that ensures all scholars are physically and emotionally safe at all times, and 3) creating and maintaining student and adult facing systems that enable the school to function efficiently and effectively in pursuit of our mission.

THA school leaders ensure Tulsa Honor Academy is on track for academic excellence by ensuring they and their team have a clear, long-term plan created through backwards planning, document all systems and utilize data to inform priorities and decisions. All school leaders at Tulsa Honor Academy are expected to build relationships with classroom teachers, address teacher needs, communicate proactively, celebrate scholar achievement, model what THA expects (from scholars and adults) and work to build positive staff morale. School leaders hold expectations for themselves by modeling the all hands on deck mentality, embodying THA’s leadership mindset, managing time and tasks, taking ownership of tasks, communicating effectively, remaining committed to excellence and remaining proactive in all areas of responsibility. 

THE DETAILS

Qualifications/Certifications

-Bachelor’s degree required.

-State certification preferred.

Experience

-2 years of experience as a teacher or school leader is required

-5 years of experience as a teacher or school leader is preferred

-Prior experience in a school serving a similar population to THA’s is preferred.

-Charter school experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits 

-THA’s salary schedule for Assistant Principals starts at $62,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in the education field. THA’s compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about THA’s benefits, visit tulsahonor.org/careers. 

The Role

-Reports to and is held accountable by school’s Principal and the Chief Operations Officer

-This role is year round (12 months), full-time, exempt. 

Timeline

-This role is for the 2024-2025 academic year. However, an earlier start timeline may be discussed. 

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