Assistant Principal, Elementary School (2025-26 School Year)

Description

Job Overview

The Assistant Principal is an experienced, dedicated school teacher and leader with an extensive background in special education who assists the Principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and families. The Assistant Principal is knowledgeable of the principles of excellent teaching and learning, school operations and supervision, and possesses strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the success of all students.

Essential Functions

• Special Education Compliance Monitoring - serve as the main compliance monitor for the Special Education program including managing all communication and  paperwork  for IEPs, 504s and assessments. Monitor 300 reports. Ensure appropriate instruction and services are provided to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Scheduling for Special Education - serve as the main liaison with service providers for IEP and behavioral supports and support RSP teachers and counselor to ensure minutes are properly scheduled.
• Coordinate Academic & Behavioral Supports - support interventions for students in the SST process. Help teachers implement appropriate interventions throughout the SST process. Identify students in in need of behavioral support and customize behavioral support plans in conjunction with teachers and family. Uphold a multi-tiered support system that uses collaboration to identify student needs, implements interventions, and monitors progress. 
• Provide Instructional Support for Teachers - advise school staff on implementation of academic and behavioral interventions for all students. Conduct grade level meetings to ensure IEP compliance with accommodations and/or modifications. Onboard new RSP teachers and provide continued support. Observe, coach, teach, co-teach where needed, and provide written observational feedback.
• Develop and Implement Parent Education - design and implement support meetings for parents on topics such as child development, positive discipline strategies, homework help, use of technology at home, and supporting students with special needs. Facilitate active parent participation in all aspects of the IEP process and school program.
• Serve as the Administrative Designee on the ELAC Committee, in all IEP and SST meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage student data for testing accommodations in TOMS for ELPAC and CAASPP testing.
• Oversee all support staff including but not limited to staff schedules, timesheets and requests for time-off in Paycom.
• Coach, manage, and support in the evaluation of teachers in accordance with organizational policy, including implementing teacher support plans when necessary.
• Lead the development of effective classroom/student management strategies.
• Assist the school’s Principal in coordinating professional development and staff meetings.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and share data to drive student achievement and help inform instructional practices.
• Oversee/coordinate after school intervention and/or summer school programs.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the school in accordance with school policies and as assigned by the Principal.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Principal.
• Maintain a professional manner when working with students, staff, parents/family members, and community members via both written and oral communication.
• Model open and transparent communication with the faculty, staff and larger school community.
• Participate in professional development, collaborate readily.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Synergy’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and charter petition.  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Possess a clear California Education Specialist Credential.
• Minimum of three years of special education teaching experience required. Experience at the elementary level preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a teacher-leader, instructional coach or as an administrator.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission and vision.
• Work with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines.
• Communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with staff members, parents, district personnel, vendors, and other external parties.
• Proficient in the use of computers and knowledge of school data programs such as the student information system, Welligent and TOMs.
• Bilingual-Spanish desirable but not required.
• Willing to learn, willing to work hard, is a team player, has a "whatever it takes" attitude, and is willing to help out in any way needed.
• Available to attend meetings and supervise events in the evenings and on the weekends.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

Synergy Academies is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Salary : $92,240 - $138,360