Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Los Angeles (161) - Los Angeles, CA 90037

Overview

Salary Range $109,180.00 - $131,016.00 Salary Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Day Category Certificated

Description

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Help Us Change Lives

We live by the motto that "There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do" and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn.

How You Will Make an Impact

Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assists the Principal in performing management and instructional duties required by law, and by the rules of the School Board; may act as administrative head of the school in the absence of the Principal. This position shares in site supervision responsibilities and implementation of school programs, policies and procedures in accordance with educational mandates and school service standards.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Provide educational leadership by: (1) build the capacity of teachers to improve teaching and services to students; (2) supervise instruction and instructional activities including the use of data to implement improvements in teaching and learning; (3) assist in formulating, interpreting, and implementing the schools administrative policies; (4) develop and improve instructional programs and student services, staff development, community affairs and facilities.
• Assist in the supervision of personnel and students, programs and instructional policies; recommends changes as needed.
• Assist in developing a plan and implement strategies for school improvement, including addressing student withdrawals and increased student retention.
• Coordinate all testing programs at the school site; assist Site Test Coordinators along with the Lead Teacher.
• Monitor the company's Compliance Program procedures, rules, and regulations; collaborate with Student Services Personnel.
• Assist with monitoring of plans and processes to ensure teacher adherence to the schools compliance program and student attendance.
• Learn and use online/virtual learning platforms for creating student records/assignments and providing instruction.
• Develop and implement appropriate disciplinary measures including expulsion processes.
• Assist with student activities and safety measures.
• Provide resources and assist teachers in delivering curriculum.
• Assist with staff selection, evaluation, and professional development.
• Present information about the school to parents, students, and groups.
• Develop and facilitate staff and professional meetings, professional development, and other trainings working through the Principal and Senior Management.
• Maintain high level of visibility/availability to personnel and students.
• Provide reports and updates to management.
• Substitute Teaching when necessary; maintain a student roster as requested.
• Co-Coordinate WASC and SPSA processes with the Learning Center Coordinator.
• Assist in facilitating At-Risk formal interventions (ADA Section 504, IDEA, etc.) and works with Special Education and ELL.
• Adhere to company's employment, personnel, fiscal policies and procedures.
• Adhere to attendance policies.
• May carry a minimum of 10 students on a case load as prescribed.
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, supervise, coach and direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of team members and oversee their daily activities

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certification, Etc

• Knowledge of alternative educational programs, including independent study
• Knowledge of curriculum, including highly developed competencies in at least one content area
• Knowledge of on-line/virtual learning platforms
• Ability to use technology, software applications for data collection and analysis
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various levels of school employees and the public
• Presentation and public speaking skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred
• Valid California Teaching Credential with EL Authorization required or Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential required and/or Certificate of Eligibility OR enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential Program
• Prior teaching experience required
• Experience as a School Administrator/leadership role preferred
• Proficient in student information systems (SIS)
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Travel

• Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

Physical Requirements

• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.