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Elementary Assistant Principal (Grades K-7)

Liberty Grove Schools
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Assistant Principal for Grades K-7

2026-27 School Year​

 

​Why You’ll Love it Here

At Liberty Grove Schools, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package comparable to the best in Central Indiana. Here’s what you can expect:

 

  • Top-Tier Salary: Competitive salary plus opportunities for merit-based increases and annual performance bonuses ($80,000 to $91,000 for leaders)
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family
  • Retirement Security: 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for the future
  • Wellness Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being

 

We prioritize our instructional staff and ensure you have the support you need to thrive. Here’s how:

 

  • Advance Your Education: Partnerships with local universities let you earn your Master’s degree at a reduced rate
  • Affordable Housing: Anchor partnership with a local non-profit offers reduced-cost apartments just two blocks from LGS
  • Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
  • Wellness Matters: Enjoy wellness days built into the school calendar to recharge and prioritize self-care
  • Student-Centered Resources: Benefit from our Science of Reading grant, equipping you to meet students where they are

 

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Vision

Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.

 

Who We Are 

Liberty Grove Schools is a growing, community-centered public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, we serve a diverse population of students and families who are deeply invested in education and community impact.

As an established school with strong systems and a clear vision, Liberty Grove continues to expand thoughtfully. We are excited to be growing into a full middle school model, with the addition of 7th grade in the upcoming school year. This growth reflects both the success of our program and the trust families place in our school.

 

We are proud to maintain a staff retention rate of approximately 90%, demonstrating the strength of our school culture, relationships, and academic programming. Our student achievement scores are in line with peer schools across Indianapolis, reflecting consistent academic progress and a commitment to high standards for all learners.

 

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds, removing limiting labels, and fostering a culture grounded in high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth.

We believe deeply in the partnership between school and community and share collective ownership in developing well-educated, civic-minded students. We meet students where they are, celebrate who they are, and challenge them to grow. Our work is driven by a shared belief in possibility, and the mindset of “why not us?”

 

This is an on-site position (not remote/work-from-home).

School Address: 1002 W. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

 

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Who You Are 

You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired daily to demand the best for yourself and your students. You have school leadership experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Instructional Coach and are looking to serve in a similar capacity to support Liberty Grove School students, families, and educators.

 

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About the Role 

The role of the Assistant Principal is to assist the Principal of Liberty Grove Schools in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum, and activities that promote educational development and the professional development of each staff member while ensuring that Liberty Grove lives up to its mission and vision, with a focus on Socio Emotional Learning (SEL). This role is a hybrid between an Instructional Coach (supporting teachers) and Dean (supporting students with SEL and disciplinary situations).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

  • Drive Liberty Grove Schools' vision and mission centered on removing labels and redefining student success to ensure a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. 
  • Lead, manage, and develop a high-functioning team of educators who are focused on driving superior academic performance, with a focus on instructional coaching to support Socio Emotional Learning (SEL).  
  • Evaluate school and grade level performance data to identify, develop and modify instruction to ensure effective instructional strategies.  
  • A belief in the effectiveness of practice and collaboration as a means to guiding staff.
  • Ability to implement goal setting, provide meaningful feedback and engage in targeted observation practices that lead to teacher and staff improvement. 
  • Supporting some students with SEL and disciplinary situations. 
  • Engage families and community members in school all school activities to foster a community approach to learning and development.  
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for academic and operational standards/requirements. 
  • Ability to recruit and retain a quality teaching and non-teaching staff. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Self-aware with a strong commitment to continuous learning.  
  • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Education Administration or related field.  
  • 2 or more years of school leadership with demonstrated exemplary results in an urban charter school setting.  
  • 3-5 years of successful classroom experience with demonstrated exemplary results, within an inner-city charter school setting.  
  • Proven leadership capabilities that enable a welcoming teaching and learning environment. 
  • Demonstrated success managing staff through planning, motivating, rewarding, and providing targeted feedback and professional development.  
  • Demonstrated experience supporting both instructional excellence and student social-emotional development; able to operate effectively in a hybrid role that blends coaching educators and managing student behavior.
  • A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results.  
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.  
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. 
  • Knowledge of and experience with implementing effective instructional and behavioral methods for educating inner-city youth. 

 

We’re excited to connect with passionate, qualified leaders. To be considered for this role, prior school leadership experience is required (for example, experience as a Principal, Instructional Coach, or Assistant Principal). If this doesn’t align with your background, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a better fit.

 

 

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.