San Diego Unified School District

Assistant Principal TK-8th

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Credential or Administrative Services Intern Credential
  • Minimum of five years teaching experience in grades TK-8
  • Master's Degree
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic community
  • Strong interpersonal skills with professional integrity

Responsibilities

  • Assist the principal in leading certified staff in implementing the educational program
  • Collaborate with staff to adhere to Board and Administrative policies
  • Engage with parents and community organizations
  • Support the principal in counseling students with learning or behavioral issues
  • Aid in developing and enforcing the school's discipline program
  • Plan classroom visitations and evaluate teaching staff
  • Observe instructional programs and suggest improvements
  • Help prepare the academic master schedule
  • Lead curriculum development initiatives
  • Participate in staff development activities

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities at district and regional conferences
  • Possibility of collaborating with a diverse community
  • Chance to influence educational programs at the school level
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the principal, this position provides instructional leadership in the coordination and implementation of the school's curriculum/instructional programs, including technical assistance to administrators and staff as they implement the instructional program.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the principal assists in providing leadership to school certificated and classified staff in implementation of the District adopted educational program as well as administrative policies and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the principal in providing leadership to school certificated staff in implementation of the District adopted educational program.
• Assists the principal in providing leadership for the school's certificated and classified staff in implementation of the Board as well as Administrative Policies and Procedures.
• Works cooperatively with parents and community groups.
• Assists the principal in counseling and guidance of students with learning and/or behavioral problems.
• Assists the principal in the development and implementation of the school's discipline program and promotes a positive learning environment.
• Plans a program of classroom visitations and evaluations of teachers and classified staff in accordance with the District procedures for evaluation.
• Observes and evaluates the instructional program in the classroom and makes recommendations to teachers on effective ways of improving the quality of programs.
• Assists with the preparation of the master schedule to assure academic scheduling priorities.
• Provides leadership in curriculum development.
• Maintains professional competency by attendance at District and regional staff development conferences and workshops.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential or Administrative Services Intern Credential
• A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience in grades TK-8
• Master's Degree
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic community
• Positive interpersonal skills, professional and personal integrity and a commitment to openness and honesty

Desired:
• Three (3) years of successful administrative experience, including staff development, extensive experience in the implementation of curriculum, and demonstrated ability to work in a team concept with a special emphasis on highly-developed people skills.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English)

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator
Rabia Minhas
Director, STEAM, GATE & Technology
3320 Gilman Road
El Monte, CA 91732
626-652-4974
Email: [email protected]

About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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