26-27 Assistant Principal - Valor Academy Elementary School

Job DetailsJob Location: VAES - North Hills, CA 91343Salary Range: $99,129.00 - $188,360.00 Salary/yearAssistant Principal Job Description 

26-27 School Year 

 

Job Description: Assistant Principal  

Reporting to: Principal 

Status: Full-time, Exempt, 12 months 

 

Who we are: 

 

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.  

 

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.  

 

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ r voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.   

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Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.  

 

Assistant Principal Role Summary: 

 

The Assistant Principal supports the overall vision for Bright Star Schools and the school site. The assistant principal supports the implementation of the instructional and cultural vision, school-wide strategic plan including, but not limited to: coordinating assessments, teacher coaching and support, and supporting the principal with all school based needs. As the Assistant Principal is one of the main coaches for teachers, their pedagogical background will be imperative in helping them lead professional development for teachers and meetings with teacher leaders. In addition, this individual plays a major role in establishing and managing the school culture through aligned systems and structures under the umbrellas of MTSS, PBIS, progressive discipline and restorative practices. This equity based leader would also be responsible for oversight of social emotional student learning and non-instructional student programs such as Life Experience Lessons (field trips) and student activities.  

The Assistant Principal’s primary area of responsibility includes developing relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues based on mutual respect, integrity and trust, in pursuit of meeting school goals and improving academic outcomes for ALL students.  

 

Assistant Principals supervise all individuals who carry out the programs that they are charged to lead. 

 

What you’ll do 

 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Basic Components of the Job Description for the Assistant Principal position include (but are not limited to): 

Personal Leadership 



Contribute actively to the School Leadership Team (SLT) and network Communities of Practice (COP), aligning work to the strategic plan. 





Lead and participate in key school site events and meetings (e.g., culture meetings, parent nights, assemblies, attendance meetings). 





Model humility, openness to feedback, and continuous learning while cultivating a positive, inclusive school climate. 





Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and the community through compassionate, equity-focused leadership. 



Team Leadership & Talent Management 



Manage and develop school site personnel, including Deans, teachers, counselors, and support staff. 





Hold staff accountable for implementing instructional and cultural priorities while fostering positive, accountable staff culture. 





Plan and facilitate engaging professional development, support recruitment efforts, and use data (surveys, performance metrics) to drive improvement. 





Support the Principal by covering absences, coordinating staff fellowship opportunities, and upholding organizational policies. 



Instructional Leadership 



Coach, mentor, and evaluate teachers and leaders, supporting professional growth through feedback, PD, and data-driven goal setting. 





Oversee instructional planning, assessments (ELPAC, CAASPP, i-Ready, College Board exams), and inclusive education practices. 





Lead collaborative data conversatio