What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Principal / Lead Director position at RISE Education System?
About RISE Education System
RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.
We are looking to hire a qualified and experienced Vice Principal / Lead Director for the 2025-2026 school year for the RISE Academy Campus.
Job Expectations:
- Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
- Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
- Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
- Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events
Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for the organization, administration, and management of multiple departments within the school
- Responsible for supervising staff, creating a safe environment, and other duties associated with the successful operation of a school
- Oversight of academic curriculum implementation
- Teacher observations and coaching
- Overseeing academic intervention pans
- Facilitating analysis of academic data
- Performing other duties as directed by the Board
Required Skills/Qualities:
- Bachelors degree in Education or a related field with training in educational leadership
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a school administrator in a K-12 setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
- School admin credentials
- Valid teaching credentials
- Prior experience as an assistant principal, dean, or director at a K-12 setting
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on teaching credentials, admin credentials, working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members are eligible for tuition discounts.
