Assistant Principal - Los Angeles, United States - Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

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ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles' most underserved communities.

Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S.

Department of Education, and the California Department of Education.

Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and been accepted to college.

We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles. Come teach at Alliance, where teachers achieve and scholars succeed.


ROLE SUMMARY
WHY JOIN ALLIANCE?


Our Assistant Principals are instructional leaders and managers who inspire scholars to achieve exceptional outcomes that will prepare scholars for and through college and support scholar achievement.

Assistant Principals are passionate, and social justice-oriented, with an unyielding belief that all scholars deserve the best education to give them access to transformational opportunities that will lead to success in the years to come.

As a transformative instructional leader, you'll have the opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment that encourages self-reflection while receiving feedback, monthly professional development, and other differentiated support.

_Instructional Deans and Coaches, Department Chairs, and Coordinators are encouraged to apply._

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS?

  • Instructional Leadership_
  • Lead teachers, teacher leaders, and department chairs in dramatically improving scholar outcomes through the implementation of a rigorous datadriven instruction cycle, highquality professional development aligned to identified gaps, and ongoing observation and feedback.
  • Coach, manage, evaluate, support, and inspire a set of teachers and staff via observations with feedback that accurately captures strengths, growth areas, and measurable progress.
  • Set high standards for achievement so that students are on track to be collegeready.
  • Ensure that schoolwide curriculum, assessments, differentiated instruction, and more detailed instructional strategies are aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
  • Vision and Cultural Leadership_
  • Project and encourage a positive, cooperative atmosphere within the school.
  • Oversee systems and supports that ensure a positive school climate in which students can develop a love for learning and a sense of responsibility, selfworth, and good citizenship.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with families, students, and colleagues at the school site and the Alliance Home Office.
  • Build a productive, positive staff culture in which staff members grow, learn, collaborate, thrive, and feel supported in achieving high expectations.
  • Lead noninstructional school functions that vary by school site, but potentially include testing coordination, compliance reporting, student activities/enrollment, etc.
THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE- A belief in and alignment with Alliance's core beliefs and educational philosophy to prepare scholars for the intellectual rigor of college and the skills required for 21st-century careers;- Deep understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;- Expertise in building a positive and collaborative adult culture;- Instructional expertise, including knowledge of Common Core-aligned instruction, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning, and instructional technology;- Ability to thrive in settings with autonomy, independence, and high levels of personal flexibility;- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with students and adults;- Deep belief in growth mindset;- Exhibit respect and humility in all interactions;- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;- Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment;- A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team; and- Strong computer skills (i.e. information systems).- Bilingual Spanish is preferred.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;- Graduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred;- Valid California teaching credential preferred;- Three or more successful years of experience as a teacher or counselor;- One or more successful years of experience leading adults.

START DATE- Monday, July 1, 2024


BENEFITS:


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