Charter Schools USA
Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness, preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.
Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Assistant Principal, you will assist the principal in providing school‑wide leadership to promote the educational development of each student and to ensure the effective operation of the assigned school.
How You Will Impact Education Educational Leadership
Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
Assists the principal in the design and implementation of programs, based on current educational theory and research, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students.
Facilitates and evaluates CSUSA‑approved instructional programs in assigned departments in a manner designed to maximize the cognitive and affective progress of each student.
Assists the principal in the acquisition and utilization of instructional supplies, equipment, and textbooks for the school.
Assists the principal in facilitating services for all students in the school, including those with special needs.
Participates in school‑level activities to design educational philosophy and goals that maximize student growth.
Assists the principal in overseeing the facility and grounds of the assigned school and makes recommendations about short‑range and long‑range needs.
Assists in the development of a schedule that maximizes the educational program for students and utilizes district resources to their greatest advantage.
Assists the principal in conducting an ongoing assessment of the educational program in the assigned school, including the strengths and areas in need of improvement, analyzing test results, attendance records, discipline reports, and feedback from students, staff, administrators, and parents.
Administrator of School
Evaluates performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulations, and CSUSA policy and practices.
Serves as acting principal responsible for building operations when the principal is out of the building.
Assists the principal in the orientation of new staff in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy and procedures.
Generates and maintains personnel records, reports and documentation as required by state and federal law and by CSUSA policy and procedures.
Works to achieve and sustain 100% of projected student enrollment capacity.
Student Management
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, following due process rights of the students.
Establishes and publishes guidelines for proper student conduct in keeping with state law, CSUSA policy, and school practices in cooperation with the principal.
Attends school‑related activities and events to oversee student behavior and achievements.
Generates and maintains accurate discipline records.
Works with students, staff, parents, law enforcement officials, and others in implementing student behavior codes in cooperation with the principal.
Human Resources
Assists the principal in recruiting, screening, background checks, and reference checks; recommends and assigns school staff.
Is familiar with hiring statutory laws and state regulations.
Supports the new hire/recruiting process by completing job requisition forms, offer letter requests, and other required paperwork.
Supports the Principal during the new employee interview process, as needed.
Assists Human Resources in maintaining compliance with certification guidelines.
Ensures new hire paperwork is coordinated with the Business Administrator/Bookkeeper and aligns with the payroll calendar.
Maintains personnel files confidentially.
Conducts new employee orientation and confirms receipt of the signed Employee Handbook acknowledgement.
Supports the Principal in disciplinary actions, coaching and counseling, exit interviews, and related tasks.
Assists the Principal and Human Resources in coordinating performance appraisal processes, including maintaining data in SIS & HR on‑line systems.
Communicates with Stakeholders
Assists the principal in promoting ongoing, two‑way communications with stakeholders (students, staff, parents, community residents) to enhance the educational program.
Assists the principal in utilizing school and community resources to enhance the educational program.
Serves as a member of committees and attends meetings as directed by the principal and/or Vice President of Education.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company.
Supports CSUSA's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
Demonstrates ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy, professionalism, and tact in sensitive and confidential situations.
Works and interacts with individuals at all organization levels.
Plans ahead over a 1–2 year time span.
Organizes and manages multiple priorities effectively.
Displays consistency in attendance, punctuality, and responsiveness to management direction.
Seeks ways to improve quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Works with large amounts of data, interprets data, detects errors, and prepares reports.
Coaches and manages performance of others.
Possesses strong customer and student orientation.
Takes initiative, thinks creatively, drives projects to completion, and insists on the highest level of quality.
Job Requirements
Master’s degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Professional certification in educational leadership in the applicable state.
Two to five years of relevant experience (school administration preferred) and/or training.
Experience in student instruction.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful criminal and employment background check.
CSUSA may consider appropriate alternative qualifications.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Usual school working conditions.
Physical Demands
Agility and ability to quickly move in a school environment with children present.
Travel within or outside of Florida.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
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Job Purpose To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an Assistant Principal, you will assist the principal in providing school‑wide leadership to promote the educational development of each student and to ensure the effective operation of the assigned school.
How You Will Impact Education Educational Leadership
Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
Assists the principal in the design and implementation of programs, based on current educational theory and research, to meet the specific needs of the school and its students.
Facilitates and evaluates CSUSA‑approved instructional programs in assigned departments in a manner designed to maximize the cognitive and affective progress of each student.
Assists the principal in the acquisition and utilization of instructional supplies, equipment, and textbooks for the school.
Assists the principal in facilitating services for all students in the school, including those with special needs.
Participates in school‑level activities to design educational philosophy and goals that maximize student growth.
Assists the principal in overseeing the facility and grounds of the assigned school and makes recommendations about short‑range and long‑range needs.
Assists in the development of a schedule that maximizes the educational program for students and utilizes district resources to their greatest advantage.
Assists the principal in conducting an ongoing assessment of the educational program in the assigned school, including the strengths and areas in need of improvement, analyzing test results, attendance records, discipline reports, and feedback from students, staff, administrators, and parents.
Administrator of School
Evaluates performance in assigned departments in accordance with state law and regulations, and CSUSA policy and practices.
Serves as acting principal responsible for building operations when the principal is out of the building.
Assists the principal in the orientation of new staff in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy and procedures.
Generates and maintains personnel records, reports and documentation as required by state and federal law and by CSUSA policy and procedures.
Works to achieve and sustain 100% of projected student enrollment capacity.
Student Management
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, following due process rights of the students.
Establishes and publishes guidelines for proper student conduct in keeping with state law, CSUSA policy, and school practices in cooperation with the principal.
Attends school‑related activities and events to oversee student behavior and achievements.
Generates and maintains accurate discipline records.
Works with students, staff, parents, law enforcement officials, and others in implementing student behavior codes in cooperation with the principal.
Human Resources
Assists the principal in recruiting, screening, background checks, and reference checks; recommends and assigns school staff.
Is familiar with hiring statutory laws and state regulations.
Supports the new hire/recruiting process by completing job requisition forms, offer letter requests, and other required paperwork.
Supports the Principal during the new employee interview process, as needed.
Assists Human Resources in maintaining compliance with certification guidelines.
Ensures new hire paperwork is coordinated with the Business Administrator/Bookkeeper and aligns with the payroll calendar.
Maintains personnel files confidentially.
Conducts new employee orientation and confirms receipt of the signed Employee Handbook acknowledgement.
Supports the Principal in disciplinary actions, coaching and counseling, exit interviews, and related tasks.
Assists the Principal and Human Resources in coordinating performance appraisal processes, including maintaining data in SIS & HR on‑line systems.
Communicates with Stakeholders
Assists the principal in promoting ongoing, two‑way communications with stakeholders (students, staff, parents, community residents) to enhance the educational program.
Assists the principal in utilizing school and community resources to enhance the educational program.
Serves as a member of committees and attends meetings as directed by the principal and/or Vice President of Education.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company.
Supports CSUSA's values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
Demonstrates ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, courtesy, professionalism, and tact in sensitive and confidential situations.
Works and interacts with individuals at all organization levels.
Plans ahead over a 1–2 year time span.
Organizes and manages multiple priorities effectively.
Displays consistency in attendance, punctuality, and responsiveness to management direction.
Seeks ways to improve quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Works with large amounts of data, interprets data, detects errors, and prepares reports.
Coaches and manages performance of others.
Possesses strong customer and student orientation.
Takes initiative, thinks creatively, drives projects to completion, and insists on the highest level of quality.
Job Requirements
Master’s degree (MA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
Professional certification in educational leadership in the applicable state.
Two to five years of relevant experience (school administration preferred) and/or training.
Experience in student instruction.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful criminal and employment background check.
CSUSA may consider appropriate alternative qualifications.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Usual school working conditions.
Physical Demands
Agility and ability to quickly move in a school environment with children present.
Travel within or outside of Florida.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Primary and Secondary Education
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