ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation operating 26 high-performing middle and high schools that educate nearly 13000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles Latinx Black and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation byU.S. News & World ReportNewsweek the U.S. Department of Education and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought resilient learning powerful communication mind-body wellness and community advocacy. To learn more visit.

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WHY JOIN ALLIANCE

Our Assistant Principals are instructional leaders and managers who inspire scholars to achieve exceptional outcomes that will prepare scholars for and through college and support scholar achievement. Assistant Principals are passionate and social justice-oriented with an unyielding belief that all scholars deserve the best education to give them access to transformational opportunities that will lead to success in the years to come. As a transformative instructional leader youll have the opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment that encourages self-reflection while receiving feedback monthly professional development and other differentiated support. Instructional Deans and Coaches Department Chairs and Coordinators are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Instructional Leadership

• Lead teachers teacher leaders and department chairs in dramatically improving scholar outcomes through the implementation of a rigorous data-driven instruction cycle high-quality professional development aligned to identified gaps and ongoing observation and feedback.

• Coach manage evaluate support and inspire a set of teachers and staff via observations with feedback that accurately captures strengths growth areas and measurable progress.

• Set high standards for achievement so that students are on track to be college-ready.

• Ensure that school-wide curriculum assessments differentiated instruction and more detailed instructional strategies are aligned with the Common Core State Standards.

Vision and Cultural Leadership

• Project and encourage a positive cooperative atmosphere within the school.

• Oversee systems and supports that ensure a positive school climate in which students can develop a love for learning and a sense of responsibility self-worth and good citizenship.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families students and colleagues at the school site and the Alliance Home Office.

• Build a productive positive staff culture in which staff members grow learn collaborate thrive and feel supported in achieving high expectations.

• Lead non-instructional school functions that vary by school site but potentially include testing coordination compliance reporting student activities/enrollment etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• A belief in and alignment with Alliances core beliefs and educational philosophy to prepare scholars for the intellectual rigor of college and the skills required for 21st-century careers;

• Deep understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;

• Expertise in building a positive and collaborative adult culture;

• Instructional expertise including knowledge of Common Core-aligned instruction student-centered classrooms personalized learning and instructional technology;

• Ability to thrive in settings with autonomy independence and high levels of personal flexibility;

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with students and adults;

• Deep belief in growth mindset;

• Exhibit respect and humility in all interactions;

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;

• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment;

• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team; and

• Strong computer skills (i.e. information systems).

• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university;

• A graduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred;

• A valid California teaching credential preferred;

• Three or more successful years of experience as a teacher counselor or similar school-based role;

• One or more successful years of experience leading adults.

BENEFITS

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits retirement options as well as our paid holidays and leave.

• Professional Development: At Alliance we believe in supporting staff growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.

• Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

If you would like to view the progress of your application you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page.

Unfortunately we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive anti-racist pro-Black community that celebrates diversity equity and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change nurture resilience and build lifelong meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliances Anti-Racist Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliances mission of building an anti-racist pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles helping scholars graduate college-ready with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar parent community member or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students family and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications but dont necessarily check every box in the job description we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at.