Assistant Principal

Job Summary

Position Summary:
Fortuna High School is seeking a dynamic, firm, and empathetic leader to join our administrative team. This role is designed for an educator who thrives in a fast-paced, comprehensive high school environment and is passionate about fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving campus culture.
The primary focus of this position is transforming student outcomes through proactive discipline and attendance improvement. We are looking for a leader who views discipline not just as a set of consequences, but as an opportunity for mentorship and growth.


Primary Responsibilities:
• Student Conduct & Discipline: Manage the school-wide student discipline program with a focus on consistency, clear communication with staff and families.
• Attendance Improvement: Lead the Attendance Review Team to identify barriers to school attendance and implement creative strategies to increase student engagement and ADA.
• Campus Safety: Supervise campus activities and maintain a visible presence during passing periods, lunch, and extracurricular events to ensure a secure environment.
• Instructional Leadership: Support teacher growth through formal evaluations and classroom observations, ensuring high-quality instruction across all departments.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator between students, staff, and parents to resolve grievances and foster a collaborative school community.


Required Qualifications:
• Certification: Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential (or eligibility for an Internship Credential).
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in handling student behavior management and implementing attendance initiatives.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations with professionalism.


Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3-5 Letters of Recommendation)
• Resume