Assistant Principal for Student Life

Assistant Principal for Student Life (APSL) Full-Time • 12-Month Position Salary Range: $125K to $150K 

Junípero Serra High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys located in San Mateo, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula. For nearly 80 years, Serra has been recognized for excellence in Catholic education, academic rigor, leadership development, and character formation. Serra’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring young men in faith, intellect, integrity, and service.

The Assistant Principal for Student Life (APSL) reports directly to the principal and serves on the Principal’s Leadership Team (PLT), Operations and the Admissions Committee. The APSL will be responsible for all aspects of the student experience outside of the classroom including campus ministry and school wide faith formation, discipline, athletics, clubs and activities, mission and brotherhood, tri-school productions as well as summer programs. The APSL serves as an administrative leader in organizing student body activities, student community service, and extracurricular events and activities throughout the school year. The APSL serves as a liaison with parents, faculty, and the local community to facilitate and organize school-sponsored events both on and off campus. The APSL collaborates with the Principal and senior administration to cultivate an atmosphere conducive to learning within the Catholic tradition.

Key Responsibilities:

● Coordinates, supervises and assists the Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of Student Activities, the Athletic Director, the Dean of Students, the Mission & Brotherhood Coordinator, Tri-School and Production Theatre Company Manager.

● Coordinates support of students with the Wellness Counselor, the Director of Counseling and the San Mateo County Health Department.

● Provides for the coordination of the planning calendar, which all student service activities within the school community with the assistance of the various directors and moderators.

● Participates in the functions, meetings and decisions of the Administrative Staff.

● Coordinates the Mission & Brotherhood program in collaboration with the M&B Coordinator.

● Supervises and evaluates student life personnel.

● Participates in the screening and interview process of individual candidates for positions within the student life programs.

● Oversee the operation of daily schedules (AB Block, Bell Schedules & the Padre Week Ahead).

● In collaboration with the Dean of Students, coordinates and provides for all emergency procedures.

● Acts as liaison with various outside agencies for the benefit of the school community.

● Performs such related tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Required 3-5 years experience in secondary teaching and/or administration

California Teacher's Credential

Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate.

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● Cover Letter

● Resume

● 4 References

● Copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)

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