LARCHMONT SCHOOLS
High School Assistant Principal
LARCHMONT SCHOOLS, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Details
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range $97000.00 - $120000.00 Salary/year
Description
Primary Function:
The High School Assistant Principal supports with all aspects of Larchmont Charter School's High School program. The High School Assistant Principal helps to ensure excellence in instruction, school culture and operations. The High School Assistant Principal helps hire, develop, support and evaluate high quality faculty and staff to provide an exceptional public education to a diverse community of learners. The High School Assistant Principal is committed to LCS' constructivist educational philosophy and leads the faculty in implementing an inquiry based, experiential, project-based learning, college preparatory curriculum. The High School Assistant Principal ensures an inspiring and welcoming school climate to motivate our diverse students, teachers, and families to achieve academic excellence, develop as people, and positively impact the communities in which they live. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and a commitment to collaboration and the educational philosophy of our school and demonstrated passion about our mission and model are essential traits. The High School Assistant Principal oversees the campus faculty and staff and partners with the Elementary and Middle School Leaders in aligning with TK-12th grade program and collaborates with the Network Support team to implement efficient systems in the areas of fundraising, safety, technology, outreach, business operations and HR.
Essential Functions:
Educational Leadership: Take responsibility for student academic achievement. Ensure a high quality, rigorous secondary curriculum that satisfies all common core and other state standards, ensures high levels of achievement and supports the LCS commitment to constructivism and prepares students for all required testing (CAASPP, CSTs, etc.). Ensures all necessary supports are provided to students with special needs, gifted and talented, English Learners, and students performing below expected levels. Promote best-in-class curriculum and programs that are aligned with state standards and designed to prepare LCS graduates for success at the secondary level and beyond. Collaborate with the Director(s), Executive Director and other Principals/School Leaders to ensure consistency of mission, program, and processes and the sharing of best practices TK-12. Foster a shared vision of powerful instruction and curriculum. Ensure a motivational and aspirational environment and a strong school community where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive. Help recruit, hire, retain, support and supervise talented teaching staff in implementing an educational program that is consistent with LCS' core philosophies, including constructivism and project-based learning. (HR Manager supports recruitment and hiring) Help provide instructional leadership, coaching and support to teachers in planning and delivering curriculum to a diverse student body that is challenging, inquiry based, experiential and consistent with our constructivist approach Help oversee planning and execution of professional development of all intermediate school staff including leading site based professional development, providing external professional development opportunities (in coordination with rest of leadership team) and conducting regular classroom observations to support faculty growth and development. Systematically use formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive instruction, curriculum, and professional development. Nurture a culture that sees teachers as action researchers, curriculum designers/evaluators, leaders, and intellectual professionals engaged to help design and deliver professional development and to help lead the campus Community Leadership:
Work with the Director(s), Executive Director, School Leadership, Faculty and Staff to create an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and inclusiveness among all members of the campus community. Support the communication with parents, faculty, and instructional leaders to ensure a shared vision of a respectful school community. Ensure a learner centered culture that is always respectful of students and puts their needs and best interests first Effectively and passionately convey verbally and in writing Larchmont's educational philosophy, model and mission to staff, families and community members Cultivate social and emotional development of students Cultivate the leadership potential of all stakeholders (students, faculty/staff and families) including working with the student body by developing and implementing programs and strategies to promote positive social growth and awareness, including but not limited to Student Council, Pack Time, School Assemblies, etc. Collaborate with the Principal, Executive Director and School Leadership to develop parent education programs around issues of pre-adolescent social emotional development, college and career preparation and exploration, behavioral expectations, parenting skills, support services available in the community, etc. Nurture strong sense of community among all stakeholders through communication, engagement, events, rituals, and outreach Ensure communication is clear, effective, accessible and builds trust Engender public support for the school's academic and extracurricular programs. Solicit input from the school community about school performance and their needs and opinions. Manage responsive and effective systems and personnel to support all stakeholders. Create and maintain a culture that:
Is inspiring, positive, safe, secure and nurturing for all students; Prepares all students to attend and succeed at the secondary level and in college and beyond; Establishes a positive school climate in which students can mature and develop a sense of responsibility, self-worth, and good citizenship; Sets the tone for student discipline commensurate with LCS' philosophy and policies and current school law.
Develop a positive, cooperative atmosphere within the school & motivate all staff to fulfill the mission. Establish high expectations for student achievement and behavior through management systems and practices that ensure consistent norms of respectful behavior throughout the school. Engage all stakeholders to support the school's values and approach. Support the school's mission and vision through fundraising activities and leadership. Foster a student support system that addresses academic and behavioral struggles holistically and involves parents, teachers and all relevant staff as appropriate.
Operational Leadership:
Help oversee all aspects of intermediate school operations to support a smoothly operating campus that supports teaching and learning (with support from network staff - oversee safety, scheduling, facilities, technology, budgeting, HR and compliance, outreach and enrollment, fundraising, lunch, after care, carpool, events, etc.) Under the direction of the Principal and Executive Director, help develop and manage the annual school budget, with input from staff and the finance committee of the Board. In partnership with the Principal, School Leadership and Network Support, ensure campus complies with all applicable LAUSD, state, and federal laws as well as Ed Code and local building and safety requirements and school policies and procedures (as outlined in the Fiscal Policies, Student Handbook, Employee Handbook and Parent Handbook). Coordinate the training of faculty and staff members to ensure the protocols in place are followed. Participate in meetings of the Board and its sub-committees as needed. Manage testing programs for the campus (CELDT, SBAC, NWEA, GATE, etc.) and compile data including analysis of student achievement data, employee evaluation reviews and program improvement. Develop and implement marketing/outreach plans to recruit students to maintain a diverse student population that is consistent with the mission and vision of the organization. Other functions:
Perform other duties as assigned. Assist in other school programs when necessary. Skills required
:
Alignment with LCS' mission and education philosophy. Ability to manage, coach, motivate and mentor employees; lead faculty in implementing constructivist approach; support student social emotional development; resolve conflict; delegate; organize and leverage community's initiative (parent volunteerism); recognize areas of concern and be solution oriented; accept direction and constructive criticism; Commitment to leading a collaborative community with a diverse group of stakeholders. Strong ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams toward end results. Proven ability to multi-task, be organized and self-managed, and capable of managing many complex tasks and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong ability to present self clearly and effectively both in writing and orally when addressing community members, parents and students. An effective and persuasive communicator, orally and in writing. Have excellent problem-solving skills. Decisive. After considering all sides, researching options and consequences, the Assistant Principal must be able to rationally, calmly, and strongly make and carry through on a decision Public speaking. A speaker who engenders confidence and trust. Demonstrated ability to communicate educational concepts (with charisma/passion) to educators, parents and interested third parties. A self-aware leader who knows own strengths and weaknesses, is cognizant of how s/he is perceived and has a strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth. Dependable with excellent follow-through. Qualifications
:
Candidates must have:
A track record as a successful teacher. Knowledge of or experience with diverse student populations, including English learners, special education and GATE students A strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth An understanding of and experience with a constructivist approach and project-based curriculum. Demonstrated experience in data analysis and incorporating learning goals beyond the state standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience motivating and working with a variety of diverse stakeholders and local community members Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor and a can-do attitude Additional Desirable Qualifications
:
Candidates ideally have many of the following traits:
A track record as a successful progressive teacher/educator with demonstrated results raising student achievement Experience selecting, training and supervising highly effective teachers, in a setting that has a record of high achievement A sophisticated understanding of and experience with a constructivist approach and the creation of project-based curriculum. Experience with school finance, budgets, organizational management and operations Fluency in a second language preferred A Master's Degree in Education and/or Administrative Credential preferred (prior administrative/leadership experience required)
Other Requirements:
Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; Department of Justice background clearance & TB test clearance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) (*) Valid CA Teaching Credential or equivalent (required) (*) Valid CA Administrative Credential (preferred) (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice finger printing clearance (*) Teaching experience and a track record of advancing student achievement (*) 2+ successful years of school leadership experience (Teacher Leader/Coordinator or above - preferred) (*) Valid adult and child CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range $97000.00 - $120000.00 Salary/year
Description
Primary Function:
The High School Assistant Principal supports with all aspects of Larchmont Charter School's High School program. The High School Assistant Principal helps to ensure excellence in instruction, school culture and operations. The High School Assistant Principal helps hire, develop, support and evaluate high quality faculty and staff to provide an exceptional public education to a diverse community of learners. The High School Assistant Principal is committed to LCS' constructivist educational philosophy and leads the faculty in implementing an inquiry based, experiential, project-based learning, college preparatory curriculum. The High School Assistant Principal ensures an inspiring and welcoming school climate to motivate our diverse students, teachers, and families to achieve academic excellence, develop as people, and positively impact the communities in which they live. Resourcefulness, flexibility, and a commitment to collaboration and the educational philosophy of our school and demonstrated passion about our mission and model are essential traits. The High School Assistant Principal oversees the campus faculty and staff and partners with the Elementary and Middle School Leaders in aligning with TK-12th grade program and collaborates with the Network Support team to implement efficient systems in the areas of fundraising, safety, technology, outreach, business operations and HR.
Essential Functions:
Educational Leadership: Take responsibility for student academic achievement. Ensure a high quality, rigorous secondary curriculum that satisfies all common core and other state standards, ensures high levels of achievement and supports the LCS commitment to constructivism and prepares students for all required testing (CAASPP, CSTs, etc.). Ensures all necessary supports are provided to students with special needs, gifted and talented, English Learners, and students performing below expected levels. Promote best-in-class curriculum and programs that are aligned with state standards and designed to prepare LCS graduates for success at the secondary level and beyond. Collaborate with the Director(s), Executive Director and other Principals/School Leaders to ensure consistency of mission, program, and processes and the sharing of best practices TK-12. Foster a shared vision of powerful instruction and curriculum. Ensure a motivational and aspirational environment and a strong school community where teaching, learning, and healthy relationships can thrive. Help recruit, hire, retain, support and supervise talented teaching staff in implementing an educational program that is consistent with LCS' core philosophies, including constructivism and project-based learning. (HR Manager supports recruitment and hiring) Help provide instructional leadership, coaching and support to teachers in planning and delivering curriculum to a diverse student body that is challenging, inquiry based, experiential and consistent with our constructivist approach Help oversee planning and execution of professional development of all intermediate school staff including leading site based professional development, providing external professional development opportunities (in coordination with rest of leadership team) and conducting regular classroom observations to support faculty growth and development. Systematically use formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive instruction, curriculum, and professional development. Nurture a culture that sees teachers as action researchers, curriculum designers/evaluators, leaders, and intellectual professionals engaged to help design and deliver professional development and to help lead the campus Community Leadership:
Work with the Director(s), Executive Director, School Leadership, Faculty and Staff to create an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and inclusiveness among all members of the campus community. Support the communication with parents, faculty, and instructional leaders to ensure a shared vision of a respectful school community. Ensure a learner centered culture that is always respectful of students and puts their needs and best interests first Effectively and passionately convey verbally and in writing Larchmont's educational philosophy, model and mission to staff, families and community members Cultivate social and emotional development of students Cultivate the leadership potential of all stakeholders (students, faculty/staff and families) including working with the student body by developing and implementing programs and strategies to promote positive social growth and awareness, including but not limited to Student Council, Pack Time, School Assemblies, etc. Collaborate with the Principal, Executive Director and School Leadership to develop parent education programs around issues of pre-adolescent social emotional development, college and career preparation and exploration, behavioral expectations, parenting skills, support services available in the community, etc. Nurture strong sense of community among all stakeholders through communication, engagement, events, rituals, and outreach Ensure communication is clear, effective, accessible and builds trust Engender public support for the school's academic and extracurricular programs. Solicit input from the school community about school performance and their needs and opinions. Manage responsive and effective systems and personnel to support all stakeholders. Create and maintain a culture that:
Is inspiring, positive, safe, secure and nurturing for all students; Prepares all students to attend and succeed at the secondary level and in college and beyond; Establishes a positive school climate in which students can mature and develop a sense of responsibility, self-worth, and good citizenship; Sets the tone for student discipline commensurate with LCS' philosophy and policies and current school law.
Develop a positive, cooperative atmosphere within the school & motivate all staff to fulfill the mission. Establish high expectations for student achievement and behavior through management systems and practices that ensure consistent norms of respectful behavior throughout the school. Engage all stakeholders to support the school's values and approach. Support the school's mission and vision through fundraising activities and leadership. Foster a student support system that addresses academic and behavioral struggles holistically and involves parents, teachers and all relevant staff as appropriate.
Operational Leadership:
Help oversee all aspects of intermediate school operations to support a smoothly operating campus that supports teaching and learning (with support from network staff - oversee safety, scheduling, facilities, technology, budgeting, HR and compliance, outreach and enrollment, fundraising, lunch, after care, carpool, events, etc.) Under the direction of the Principal and Executive Director, help develop and manage the annual school budget, with input from staff and the finance committee of the Board. In partnership with the Principal, School Leadership and Network Support, ensure campus complies with all applicable LAUSD, state, and federal laws as well as Ed Code and local building and safety requirements and school policies and procedures (as outlined in the Fiscal Policies, Student Handbook, Employee Handbook and Parent Handbook). Coordinate the training of faculty and staff members to ensure the protocols in place are followed. Participate in meetings of the Board and its sub-committees as needed. Manage testing programs for the campus (CELDT, SBAC, NWEA, GATE, etc.) and compile data including analysis of student achievement data, employee evaluation reviews and program improvement. Develop and implement marketing/outreach plans to recruit students to maintain a diverse student population that is consistent with the mission and vision of the organization. Other functions:
Perform other duties as assigned. Assist in other school programs when necessary. Skills required
:
Alignment with LCS' mission and education philosophy. Ability to manage, coach, motivate and mentor employees; lead faculty in implementing constructivist approach; support student social emotional development; resolve conflict; delegate; organize and leverage community's initiative (parent volunteerism); recognize areas of concern and be solution oriented; accept direction and constructive criticism; Commitment to leading a collaborative community with a diverse group of stakeholders. Strong ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams toward end results. Proven ability to multi-task, be organized and self-managed, and capable of managing many complex tasks and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong ability to present self clearly and effectively both in writing and orally when addressing community members, parents and students. An effective and persuasive communicator, orally and in writing. Have excellent problem-solving skills. Decisive. After considering all sides, researching options and consequences, the Assistant Principal must be able to rationally, calmly, and strongly make and carry through on a decision Public speaking. A speaker who engenders confidence and trust. Demonstrated ability to communicate educational concepts (with charisma/passion) to educators, parents and interested third parties. A self-aware leader who knows own strengths and weaknesses, is cognizant of how s/he is perceived and has a strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth. Dependable with excellent follow-through. Qualifications
:
Candidates must have:
A track record as a successful teacher. Knowledge of or experience with diverse student populations, including English learners, special education and GATE students A strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth An understanding of and experience with a constructivist approach and project-based curriculum. Demonstrated experience in data analysis and incorporating learning goals beyond the state standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience motivating and working with a variety of diverse stakeholders and local community members Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor and a can-do attitude Additional Desirable Qualifications
:
Candidates ideally have many of the following traits:
A track record as a successful progressive teacher/educator with demonstrated results raising student achievement Experience selecting, training and supervising highly effective teachers, in a setting that has a record of high achievement A sophisticated understanding of and experience with a constructivist approach and the creation of project-based curriculum. Experience with school finance, budgets, organizational management and operations Fluency in a second language preferred A Master's Degree in Education and/or Administrative Credential preferred (prior administrative/leadership experience required)
Other Requirements:
Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; Department of Justice background clearance & TB test clearance. Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time. Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (*) Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) (*) Valid CA Teaching Credential or equivalent (required) (*) Valid CA Administrative Credential (preferred) (*) TB Test clearance & Department of Justice finger printing clearance (*) Teaching experience and a track record of advancing student achievement (*) 2+ successful years of school leadership experience (Teacher Leader/Coordinator or above - preferred) (*) Valid adult and child CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)