Synergy Academies Hiring for Assistant Principal – High School Job at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Job Overview

The High School Assistant Principal is an experienced, dedicated school leader who assists the Principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and families. The Assistant Principal is knowledgeable of the principles of excellent teaching and learning, school operations and supervision, and possesses strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the success of all students.

Essential Functions

• Instruction*

• Assist the school’s Principal in mentoring and supporting teachers by conducting frequent classroom observations and providing timely, direct feedback based on observations.
• Support the cycle of instructional coaching and classroom assistance across content areas in order to support the growth of teacher practice as needed.
• Document observations and feedback meetings as prescribed by Synergy’s Performance and Growth Model.
• Coach, manage, and support in the evaluation of teachers in accordance with organizational policy, including implementing teacher support plans when necessary.
• Help to ensure teachers implement effective daily and yearly pacing plans and lesson plans.
• Help teachers effectively use formative and summative assessments, differentiate, and adjust instruction in the moment and over time.
• Lead the development of effective classroom/student management strategies.
• Assist the school’s Principal in coordinating professional development and staff meetings.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials as assigned.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and share data to drive student achievement and help inform instructional practices.
• Oversee/coordinate after school intervention and/or summer school programs.
• Serve on Quantum’s Instructional Leadership Team.
• Serve as administrative designee for the school Principal as needed.

Student Supervision

• Oversee the student discipline program, refer students to Dean of Culture, SST programs and counseling as needed.
• Monitor and supervise students, especially during high traffic periods and events (passing periods, etc.), and make recommendations to the Principal for addressing critical areas as needed.
• Assist in monitoring student attendance and make recommendations for intervention as necessary.
• Help supervise and support school events, fundraisers and activities.

Student Services

• Help oversee counseling activities and services in support of students’ personal and academic achievement.
• Help to coordinate state and other required testing including ELPAC and CAASSP, assist in creating an assessment calendar for the year.

Daily Operations

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the school in accordance with school policies and as assigned by the Principal.
• Help serve as liaison to LAUSD schools on campus to coordinate operations, including safety and events.
• Maintain safety procedures to ensure campus security.
• Help maintain facilities, report concerns to the Principal or school Plant Manager.
• Help supervise athletic events both on and off campus.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Principal.

• Professional/Administrative*

• Maintain a professional manner when working with students, staff, parents/family members, and community members via both written and oral communication.
• Model open and transparent communication with the faculty, staff and larger school community.
• Participate in professional development, collaborate readily.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Synergy’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, and charter petition.

Qualifications

• Possesses a clear California multiple subject or single subject teaching credential.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of and commitment to the school’s mission and vision.
• Exhibits strong classroom/student management and experience in enforcing school-wide discipline policies.
• Has at least three years of teaching experience in a secondary setting (middle, and/or high school).
• Works with attention to detail and able to meet deadlines.
• Communicates well via both written and oral communication means.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with staff members, parents, district personnel, vendors, and other external parties.
• Proficient in the use of computers, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, e-mail, the Internet, and digital media.
• Possesses an Administrative Credential and/or a Master’s degree in Education or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Willing to learn, willing to work hard, is a team player, has a “whatever it takes” attitude, and is willing to help out in any way needed.
• Available to attend meetings and supervise events in the evenings and on the weekends.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

Synergy Academies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination required, regular cleaning/sanitizing, masking when required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location