Assistant Principal, 2026-2027 School Year

About the role

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in establishing a collaborative and equitable school culture by fostering trust, building strong relationships with educational partners, and modeling integrity and accountability. They provide instructional leadership through data-driven strategies, professional development, and curriculum alignment to meet diverse student needs and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement among staff and students
• Buils positive relationships with families, community groups, and organizations to support student success
• Acts as temporary head of school in absence of principal
• Provides instructional leadership through data-driven decision-making, classroom observations, and actionable feedback
• Oversees implementation of Tier 1 instructional programs to meet diverse student needs
• Ledes staff professional learning and development to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
• Guides curriculum and assessment alignment with standards and district expectations
• Maintains campus safety, ensuring proper allocation of instructional materials and resources to meet diverse student needs
• Organizes family engagement activities, including Parent Cafes, home visits, and other school events
• Leads initiatives to improve attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism through data analysis and targeted strategies
• Promotes student agency and voice by supporting leadership opportunities, such as student council and ASB activities
• Collaborates with staff to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Promotes equitable discipline practices, promoting fairness and restorative practices
• Aids in evaluating certificated and classified staff
• Aids in managing scheduling, budgeting, and allocation of resources to support instructional and operational goals
• Assists in building meaningful relationships with families, especially underrepresented communities, to support student success
• Assists in establishing and leveraging community partnerships to meet student needs and enhance college and career readiness
• Leads professional development aligned with school and district goals, including training on curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies
• Participates in district-sponsored professional learning opportunities to enhance leadership skills
• Sustains teacher collaboration and growth through coaching and mentorship
• Oversees campus safety protocols, including emergency preparedness, supervision, and school security as outlined in school safety plan
• Collaborates with safety teams to address issues related to student behavior, bullying, and crisis response
• Maintains a safe, supportive school environment that fosters student well-being
• Implements programs and events, such as college and career weeks, to prepare students for postsecondary success
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability

Requirements

• Valid California administrative services credential
• Master's Degree preferred
• Successful teaching or related experience with at-risk students including English Learner and gifted students
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff and the public

Qualifications

• Passage of required tests
• Completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act

Skills

• Data-driven decision making
• Instructional leadership
• Professional development
• Curriculum alignment
• Student support
• Community engagement
• Discipline management
• Resource management
• Family communication
• Event planning
• Leadership coaching
• Safety protocol oversight
• College and career preparation

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$130,437 - $159,039 annually (199 days) (Max. salary includes longevity & educational stipends)

Schedule

Not specified