2026-2027 Assistant Principal of Student Services

2026-2027 Assistant Principal of Student Services Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity, while receiving a competitive salary, opportunities for career and personal growth, and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change. Position Overview As an Assistant Principal of Student Services at Ednovate, you will be responsible for ensuring student engagement and success through comprehensive programming, advisory leadership, and meaningful external partnerships. You will work closely with school leadership, teachers, students, families, and community partners. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong program management and relationship-building skills looking to create positive multigerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the school Principal. What You’ll Do Be a student services leader Serve as a member of the administrative team by attending all required meetings, covering teammates in their absence, and modeling exemplary teamwork and culture. Lead and develop grade-level leads and advisory teams through regular coaching and targeted professional development. Drive the school's advisory program by developing curriculum, supporting implementation, and ensuring effective integration of social-emotional learning and college/career readiness. Facilitate data-informed decision making by analyzing student experience data, conducting accountability conversations, and managing student scheduling to align with school-wide goals. Create a strong student life culture Oversee comprehensive student engagement initiatives including clubs, extracurriculars, student government, town halls, and special events that foster school community and belonging. Lead Senior Capstone initiatives to enhance real-world connections and passion exploration. Coordinate enriching off-campus learning experiences through field trips, guest speakers, and career exploration opportunities to broaden student perspectives and deepen their engagement with the curriculum and community. Drive student community engagement through community service by disseminating opportunities, tracking and responding to data, and helping students discover paths that align with their existing passions or inspire new ones. Cultivate partnerships Foster strong family engagement through regular communication, newsletters, and coordinating report card pickup conferences with a goal of 95% parent/guardian attendance. Develop and manage external partnerships to enhance student learning through internships, community service, and guest speaker opportunities. Serve as the primary contact for student-service partners while supporting academic programming by identifying and implementing off-campus learning opportunities with external partners, ensuring all initiatives align with the school's mission and instructional goals. Who You’ll Be Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to "find a way or make one" to master your craft and improve results. We’re Looking For (Qualifications) A California Administrative Credential, Single Subject Teaching Credential or Out of State Teaching Credential, preferred; clear path to receiving a teaching credential within a year, required 2+ years of school leadership experience with a strong track record of improving student outcomes in academics, culture, and engagement, required We’re Committed To Giving You A competitive and transparent salary ($100,000 to $125,000, depending on background and experience). Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits Fitness and entertainment discounts Generous paid time off and holidays 403b retirement savings plan, with company match A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family We Believe in Inclusion We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ednovate