Assistant Principal - High School

Assistant Principal (High School)

Under direction of the High School Principal, works collaboratively and creatively with staff, students, parents and the community to provide an educational program to prepare our students for the future.

Provides leadership and direction in school reform, instruction and curriculum, budget, and staff supervision and evaluation; assists with the supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff; oversees Media Center, Librarian and Textbook clerical staff; coordinates Attendance Services Office; oversees all assessments, tests and measurements; coordinates CAHSEE parent information meetings and phone campaign; coordinates WASC process; assists with the development of the school plan; prepares the master schedule with assistance from the principal; coordinate assignment of room use; oversees bell system and schedule; coordinates the distribution of staff instructional supplies; acts as liaison with the District Instructional Services Office; prepares Curriculum Guide and curriculum development; coordinate new course proposals; coordinate UC course approval process; oversees the adoption of textbooks in coordination with the AP of Student Services; oversee the Freshman Transition Program; collects and analyzes data and work collaboratively with the Data Office; assists with coordinating and producing parent/student information mailers; coordinates Back-To-School and Open House and Middle School Parent Showcase; assists with summer school; assists with supervision before, during and after school and at school events; performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from a recognized college or university. A master's degree or higher with an administrative credential authorizing service in school administration, California public schools. A minimum of three years teaching at the secondary level. Such alternatives to the above that the Board may find desirable.

Knowledge of the concepts of restructuring, performance-based assessment, assessment, learning outcomes, interdisciplinary teaming, and school climate.

Ability to communicate the school mission and vision to the students, parents, staff and community; establish, communicate and monitor high standards for all students, staff, programs and services; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply keen organizational skills in order to plan, coordinate and implement the Monrovia High School vision of excellence; form positive connections with the community and develop productive partnerships.

Environment: Office environment. Constant interruptions.

Physical demands: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Sitting for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a master's level or higher degree; a valid California Administrative Services credential; a minimum of 3 years secondary-level teaching experience with leadership experience at site and/or district level (such as Assistant Principal, Department Chair, WASC Chair, SSC, ASB, etc.). Prior administrative experience preferred.

Applications must include a letter of intent; Administrative Services Credential w/document number, three recent (within one year) letters of reference; resume; and any other items which may support your candidacy for this position.

• Credential Copy (Administrative Services Credential w/document number)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent within one year)
• Resume

The Monrovia Unified School District holds seriously the responsibility of caring for our community's young learners. It is our job, working collaboratively with students' families and the community, to keep our Monrovia children safe, learning, and growing into proud citizens. The focused commitment of each school is to guide students to excellence in Academics, Arts and Athletics/Health and to graduate with proud records of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We welcome you to join this focused, productive, friendly family!