Assistant Principal - Wood Middle (1.0 FTE) - 2026/27 SY

About the Employer

The Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community's core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. Our vision is that each and every child is compassionate, confident, and feels successful, academically prepared, and able to make meaningful, positive impact in their lives, the lives of others, and the world around them.


We are a diverse community of seventeen (17) schools serving approximately 9000 students ranging from Preschool to Adult Learners. Our students represent many cultures and ethnic groups, with 72 languages spoken by students. Approximately 14% of our students are English Language Learners; 12% receive Special Education Services; and 29% are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged. Our student population is comprised of 7% African American, 27% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 30% White, and 12% Two or more races.


Equity Imperative
The Alameda Unified School District believes that inequities exist within our current educational system. Our African American and Latinx students are underserved and it is our responsibility at Alameda Unified School District to provide equitable educational opportunities for them and all students. A diverse workforce matters and is beneficial to all of our students. With this ideal in mind, our goal is to find the best candidates suited to uphold our community's core values of equity and excellence for every student.


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Job Description / Essential Elements:

JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal - Middle School

BASIC FUNCTION:

To assist the Principal in any way possible in fulfilling his/her chief responsibility of promoting the educational well being of each student in the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Principal in the general administration of the school and serves as Principal when the Principal is absent.

Assists the Principal in such tasks as:

• Maintaining procedures for the safety of students and personnel and for use in the school operation.

• Requisitioning and maintaining an inventory of materials, supplies, texts, and equipment necessary for use in the school operation.

• Proposing schedules of classes and supervising extracurricular activities.

• Assisting in the preparation of the school master schedule.

• Compiling annual budget requests.

• Coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services

• Reporting and monitoring of student attendance and developing procedures for follow-up action.

• Maintaining discipline throughout the student body.

• Providing supervision on and off campus for students.

• Seeing that substitutes are present and covering classes.

• Assisting department chairpersons in the assigning and evaluation of student teachers.

• Working with parents, faculty and student groups in advancing educational and related activities.

• Assisting with appraisal and evaluation of the instructional program.

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Principal may from time to time assign.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The general qualifications and credential of a teacher in the state.

At least 5 years successful teaching experience.

A valid California Administrative Credential.

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution.

W ORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Student and educational environment.

Office environment.

Constant interruptions.

Student activity monitoring.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing for extended periods of time.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

Lifting moderately heavy objects.

REPORTS TO:

Site Principal

SUPERVISES:

Certificated and classified personnel assigned to building staff.

WORK YEAR:

205 days

EVALUATION:

By Site Principal

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

AUSD Non-Discrimination Policy
The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the Alameda Unified School District efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact:


Kirsten Zazo
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
2060 Challenger Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
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