Assistant Principals (2026-27)

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OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking talented educational leaders with a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement in urban middle and high schools. Assistant Principals aid in leading a comprehensive middle or high school and are held accountable for delivering student results in line with agreed upon goals. Visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to learn more about what it is like to be an administrator at Green Dot and view our competitive salary scale. Our school locations can be seen at https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
> Serve as administrator and integral part of the instructional leadership of the school, direct and supervise the curriculum and guidance program of the school 
> Responsible for student discipline and attendance 
> Evaluate and supervise school curriculum and instructional program with all departments 
> Coordinate and supervise safety plan (crisis team, building inspection, building keys and inventory, compliance laws) 
> Supervise and evaluate the performance of classified and certificated personnel 
> For high schools, coordinate and supervise the Athletic Director and the school’s athletic program 
> Coordinate transportation and supervise classified personnel within this department. 
> Oversee scheduling of field trips 
> Assist in developing and maintaining the school budget 
> Assist with the development of a master class schedule 
> Available for contact with parents, students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person) 
> Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, supervision of student events, etc. 
> Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe and focused 
> Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development 
> Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing our organization and schools (e.g., student recruitment) 
> Oversee community engagement and parent participation 

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you 

> possess a growth mindset and love of learning 
> hold a valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist or Multiple Subject teaching credential; or a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California  
> hold a valid CA Administrative Services credential (or Certificate of Eligibility); an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California, or are enrolled in a CA Administrative Services credential program
> have a minimum of 5 years of teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level*, with a history of improving student achievement 
> have prior experience as an Assistant Principal or in other leadership roles (mentor teacher, department chair, etc.) 
> have proven management and leadership capabilities, as well as team-building skills 
> have experience managing budgets, creating and implementing policies and demonstrated ability in creating and managing systems 
> are bilingual in English/Spanish (highly desirable) 
> have excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills 
> have experience working in an entrepreneurial environment 
> are passionate about improving urban high and middle schools and driving education reform 
> are knowledgeable about bilingual education 
> can establish/foster a positive and safe school culture  
> have experience planning and implementing quality professional development, as well as coaching teachers 
> have demonstrated ability to strategically engage stakeholders 
> have demonstrated ability in conflict resolution 
> have experience in making data-driven decisions 
> are knowledgeable about athletic rules (i.e., NCAA regulations, CIF, etc.). 
> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve  
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

*To be considered for an Administrator position, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) requires five (5) years of successful, full-time experience in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a comb