Assistant Principal

The assistant principal’s primary responsibility is aide the principal in the strategic development, implementation, and management of all aspects of their charter schools’ performance and operations. The assistant principal is passionate about the mission and commitments of VCPS and exhibits this through his/her leadership and execution of school culture, staff development, student rigor, and operational responsibilities. The assistant principal will help foster a collaborative and stimulating community culture for a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty members, board members and community partners. REPORTS TO : SITE PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT RESPONSIBILITIES : Implement, motivate, lead and mentor teachers to better instructional practices and increase content expertise to improve student performance and rigorous expectations. Provide teachers professional and instructional support through reviewing instructional documents, observing and providing feedback for classroom observations, designing and reviewing professional growth plan goals and facilitate weekly PD/staff meetings. Implement a plan that will ensure student achievement, which will be supported by evidence through assessments such as benchmarks, classroom data, parent and student feedback and a plan to address students who are struggling. Collaborate with others to use appropriate data to establish rigorous, concrete goals for student achievement. Provide individual student support by designing and evaluating student intervention plans, attending IEP’s and designing a process for measuring and monitoring individual student growth. Work to build and maintain a strong, positive, results- oriented school culture where teachers believe and promote that all students can achieve by providing leadership for assessing and developing processes for improving climate and culture. Develop a plan that will foster the relationships and ensure all stakeholders (students, p

OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking talented educational leaders, with a desire to fundamentally transform the school experience for economically disadvavtaged and at-risk youth.  At Vista, we believe in nurturing the whole child and creating the condtions of engagement that supports a love of learning.     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Instructional Expertise:

• Uses an understanding of research and best practice in education to support the design and implementation of a coherent instructional program aligned to standards (aligned curriculum, assessment, instruction and intervention) that is accessible to all students. 
• Understands and can teach others how to use culturally and linguistically responsive instructional strategies that engage, challenge, and build learner independence. 
• Uses school data to identify high-leverage, focused and sustained professional learning opportunities that include whole staff training, teacher collaboration time and one-on-one coaching for teachers. 
• Focuses his or her own and others’ attention persistently and publicly on learning and teaching by initiating and guiding conversations about student learning that are oriented towards high expectations and measurable goals. 
• Plans and provides interventions for struggling staff. Is able to have difficult conversations with staff when needed to support continued growth. Is able to leverage high performers strategically to support colleagues in improving their practice. 

 

Vision & Strategy Implementation:

• Creates, communicates and maintains a clear, compelling vision for high school and college readiness while motivating and inspiring others to work towards that vision. 
• Continuously collects, analyzes, and uses multiple forms of data to monitor school, staff, and student performance in order to make adjustments along the way. 
• Conducts root cause analysis to better understand and address obstacles that stand in the way of successful achievement of measurable goals. 
• Anticipates and effectively manages conflict, using active listening and conflict-management skills to proactively resolve disagreement among stakeholders. 
• Establishes a school culture that values creativity and innovative problem solving, encouraging imaginative thinking and new ways of personalizing learning for all students. 
• Understands that creating a school culture of love, respect, and kindness is the foundation of any schools' success. 

 

 

High Expectations:

• Demonstrates a committed belief that all students can and will learn at a high level, taking personal accountability and actions, as well as, full participation in their community. Holds staff accountable to this same standard. 
• Publicly draws attention to all opportunity gaps that exist in the school, engages staff in dialogue about opportunity gaps and collaborates with staff to develop innovative and courageous plans to eliminate them. 
• Is able to assess the culture of a school, and provide the leadership needed within the school context to successfully implement school wide improvements. 
• Establishes a school culture that is relentlessly focused on the achievement and development of each student while remaining positive, respectful, welcoming and safe to all stakeholders. 

 

Personal Leadership:

• Consistently demonstrates emotional intelligence and ethical decision making to fulfill his/her obligations to students, the public and the education profession.
• Confronts preconceptions around race, culture, class and other issues of difference; models open dialogue and initiates difficult conversations on these topics with staff, students and the community.
• Frequently assesses his or her own strengths and growth areas, seeking and acting on feedback to improve personal performance.
• Proactively applies initiative and persistence to set and achieve challenging goals and identify and realize opportunities. 

 

External & Internal Relationship Building:

• Communicates clearly and persuasively with diverse individuals and stakeholder groups, tailoring methods as needed to reach and respond to different audience perspectives. 
• Actively listens to others and integrates stakeholder feedback to achieve school objectives. 
• Is able to develop authentic partnership and communication with parents and families in a way that enables them to support student learning. 
• Demonstrates a leadership voice and presence as an accessible leader among peers, staff, parents, community members and students. 
• Distributes leadership across the school, systematically leveraging staff members’ strengths and demonstrated success with students to advance school goals and build capacity of staff. 

 

Systems Thinking:

• Recruits, selects, assigns and supports outstanding educators who are committed to the success of all students. 
• Proactively monitors the school budget, driving available financial resources to areas of greatest need and opportunity. 
• Creates efficiencies in use of time to maximize focus on goals, priorities and deadlines. 
• Establishes systems for monitoring School Improvement Plan progress and communicating process with staff. 
• Distributes leadership for monitoring school operations and escalates unresolved issues when needed.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• Experience as an assistant principal and/or principal is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably at the middle or high school level, with a history of improving student achievement
• Proven management and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
• California Clear single-subject or multiple subject teaching credential
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable
• Valid CA Administrative Credential or comparable out of state credential, which is transferrable
• Experience with Kagan Cooperative Strategies, Way of Council, and Workshop model of pedagogy a plus.

 

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential.

 

COMPENSATION:

The annual salary range for Assistant Principal is $$92,700 to 115,200 depending on years of experience.  In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of students in Los Angeles.

 

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. We are looking to fill potential positions ASAP.

 

To be considered, you must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest 
2. Current resume 
3. Three letters of recommendation (one must be from current supervisor)

 

Resume Letter of Intent 3 Letters of Recommendation

Salary : $92,700 - $115,200