Interim Assistant Principal — Instructional Leader

Aspire Public Schools; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Public Schools is seeking an assistant site leader to support the Site Principal in managing all school functions, including academic programs, culture, offices, budget, community relations, personnel, and facilities. This role emphasizes instructional leadership, data-informed practice, and collaborative school culture.

The position requires leading professional development, supervising staff, and partnering with student services to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
• Experience with instructional leadership, including knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and teacher development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to write clearly, persuasively, and interact effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team.
• Entrepreneurial passion.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the school site, including designing and leading curriculum.
• Coach, evaluate and provide professional development opportunities for staff.
• Attract and select top performers and manage performance concerns in partnership with HR.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Staff coaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial passion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or Ph.D. in Education

Job description

Aspire Public Schools is seeking an assistant site leader to support the Site Principal in managing all school functions, including academic programs, culture, offices, budget, community relations, personnel, and facilities. This role emphasizes instructional leadership, data-informed practice, and collaborative school culture.

The position requires leading professional development, supervising staff, and partnering with student services to support diverse learners.