Interim Principal ($2,000 Hiring Bonus) (ISANA Achernar)

Isana; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 115,096 - 155,718; Full time

Job summary

Isana is seeking a full-time Principal in Compton, CA to develop school direction collaboratively with fellow principals and the CEO. The role demands ensuring high student performance standards and maintaining daily operational safety.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree, California teaching credentials, and ideally a Master’s degree. Join us and help foster a strong educational environment while managing staff and engaging with parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• California Teaching Credential; CLAD or BCLAD required.
• California Administrative Services Credential must be obtained.
• Preferred to have a Master’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop school direction in collaboration with fellow Principals and CEO.
• Set and maintain high standards for student performance.
• Coordinate with outside evaluators to assess school performance.
• Assist the CEO in developing a school accountability plan.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and overall safety of the school.
• Lead implementation of ISANA discipline policies.
• Manage staff and evaluate professional development needs.
• Develop relationships with parents, families, and students.
• Attend and prepare reports for scheduled board meetings.
• Assist the CEO with grant writing and budgeting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

California Teaching Credential; CLAD or BCLAD

California Administrative Services Credential

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Location: Achernar 100, Compton, CA 90222. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $115,096.00 - $155,718.00. Travel Percentage: Negligible. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Education.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop school direction in collaboration with fellow Principals and CEO, consistent with ISANA needs and goals.
• Set and maintain high standards for student performance, ensuring the school meets improvement standards and other charter obligations.
• Coordinate with outside evaluators to assess school performance, establishing strong data management and analysis systems and providing them to evaluators.
• Assist the CEO in developing and implementing a school accountability plan.
• Ensure smooth daily operations, including crisis management, discipline, and overall safety and security of the school.
• Lead the implementation of ISANA discipline policies in constant communication with fellow principals and the CEO.
• Manage staff and employees, utilizing each effectively, evaluating professional development needs, conducting periodic evaluations, and providing timely feedback.
• Develop and manage relationships with parents, families, and students, monitoring student status and progress.
• Commit to the school’s mission, vision, and policies, promoting and enforcing them with the CEO.
• Attend and prepare reports for each scheduled CEG board meeting, considering the school accountability plan.
• Assist the CEO by helping to edit or write portions of grants.
• Propose a site budget for the fiscal year with input from faculty and parents and present it to the CEO.

Site Specific Duties

• Prepare regular student achievement reports.
• Recruit, evaluate, and manage staff, including certificated teaching staff, classified staff, and special programs assistants.
• Develop, coordinate, and assess instructional programs, including standards‑based core curriculum, intervention programs, and special education program master plan for English Learner students.
• Supervise school‑wide curriculum and assessment mapping, including regular data analysis.
• Develop Master Schedule in alignment with instructional program needs and supervise its implementation.
• Manage and direct safe school programs, including emergency operations and student discipline.
• Develop and implement relevant and meaningful professional development for instructional personnel.
• Supervise implementation of school policies.
• Supervise and support all compliance‑related reporting (Title, Bilingual, Civil Rights Compliance, Federal Meal Program).
• Supervise and support maintenance of enrollment, admissions procedures, and records, including attendance procedures.
• Facilitate the development of a school‑wide vision, goal setting, and a positive school culture.
• Train and coach teaching staff on school‑wide teaching and learning practices.
• Coordinate and support parent workshops, parent participation programs, and family evaluations.
• Serve on the Site‑based Advisory Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• California Teaching Credential; CLAD or BCLAD.
• California Administrative Services Credential.
• Master’s Degree.