Assistant Principal: Lead Urban Student Achievement

Aspire Public Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Aspire Public Schools seeks a dynamic Assistant Principal to lead instructional excellence and school operations at a campus in Oakland. The role focuses on data-driven student achievement, teacher coaching, and a culture of high expectations.

You will collaborate with the Principal and Home Office to support urban students and families. The position emphasizes leadership in curriculum, assessment, and professional development, while ensuring a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Administrative Credential preferred.
• 3+ years working with urban students as a full-time teacher required.
• 7+ years teaching and administrative experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
• Experience with instructional leadership, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and developing teachers.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide Instructional Leadership for the school site to maintain a school-wide focus on student achievement and data analysis.
• Assist in managing human resources, including attracting and selecting top performers, coaching and PD opportunities.
• Assist in management of resources at school site and/or manage specified grant or categorical fund.
• Represent the school site in building an effective school community with families and community partners.
• Assist in managing daily operations, facilities, safety, and administrative processes.
• Lead projects such as long-term strategic planning and school improvement initiatives.
• Work with other Principals and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Aspire Public Schools mission, vision and policies.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment knowledge

Teacher development

Time management

Teamwork

Organization

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or Ph.D. in Education

Administrative Credential

Job description

Aspire Public Schools seeks a dynamic Assistant Principal to lead instructional excellence and school operations at a campus in Oakland. The role focuses on data-driven student achievement, teacher coaching, and a culture of high expectations.

You will collaborate with the Principal and Home Office to support urban students and families. The position emphasizes leadership in curriculum, assessment, and professional development, while ensuring a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment