Urban School Leader: Data-Driven Student Success

Puc Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group health benefits

STRS and retirement options

Paid Time Off

Ongoing Professional Development

Job summary

PUC Schools in Los Angeles area seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal with student and parent relations, school operations, and instructional leadership to improve student achievement.

The role requires a Graduate Degree, 5+ years of teaching at middle/high school and prior leadership experience. Strong bilingual skills (Spanish preferred) and a commitment to equity are highly valued. Full-time, 12-month schedule with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• Master’s degree & Administration credential preferred.
• 5+ years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level with a history of improving urban schools, increasing student achievement, and a passion for education reform.
• Previous leadership experience (department chair, Assistant Principal, Dean, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop the professional and instructional effectiveness of teachers through quality observations, feedback, coaching, and professional learning structures.
• Design and facilitate professional development that yields improvement in teacher practice and student achievement.
• Create and implement processes to reduce the achievement gap which will be supported by evidence through assessments such as benchmarks, classroom data, parent and student feedback, and targeted intervention plans.
• Collect and analyze appropriate data to establish instructional programs, concrete student achievement goals, and rigorous curricula aligned to state and college‑readiness standards.
• Plan and attend school events, such as 'back to school night', parent meetings, etc.
• Collaborate with respective parties (parents, students, etc.) to coordinate school events such as dances, fundraisers, etc.
• Manage all student discipline matters, such as coordinating parent meetings ensuring the procedures are following district, legal, and PUC policies.
• Coordinate field trips.
• Coordinate student support systems.
• Coordinate the student recruitment process.
• Actively engage and collaborate with parents to ensure parent participation.
• Supervise, evaluate, set, and monitor growth plans for classified staff.
• Ensure all demographic data is accurately entered into PowerSchool.
• Ensure all testing materials are ordered.
• Coordinate internal assessments including the MAP and Math Assessments.
• Ensure all purchases and decisions are made within budget.
• Advise the Principal on purchases.
• Review the status of the budget regularly.
• Approve all invoices prior to sending them to the office for payment.
• Lead all fundraising events.
• Attend budget‑related meetings and trainings.
• Ensure an adequate number of supplies are maintained.
• Ensure staff work budgeted hours.
• Work with the Operations team to address facility needs such as repairs or new equipment.
• Work with the IT team to address technological needs or repairs.
• Ensure the school is following risk management rules.
• Ensure timesheets are accurate and turned in on time.
• Work with HR for all new hires and terminations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree

Administration credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PUC Schools in Los Angeles area seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal with student and parent relations, school operations, and instructional leadership to improve student achievement.

The role requires a Graduate Degree, 5+ years of teaching at middle/high school and prior leadership experience. Strong bilingual skills (Spanish preferred) and a commitment to equity are highly valued. Full-time, 12-month schedule with comprehensive benefits offered.