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Assistant Principal of California Community Schools Partnership Program (AP of CCSPP)

Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2026

About the role

Seeking an Assistant Principal of California Community Schools Partnership Program (AP of CCSPP) for an Aspire Elementary School (TK-6) in South Los Angeles. ABOUT ASPIREAspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal will be responsible for managing the functions of the school site and overseeing the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). This includes designing, implementing, and supervising programs to support the holistic development of students, fostering community relationships, and enhancing school culture. This role involves collaboration with school leaders, parents/families, and community organizations to implement a community school strategy aligned to the CCSPP.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership

Maintain school-wide focus on high standards of student achievement.
Liaise with content leads to design and implement curriculum standards.
Manage data analysis processes to increase student achievement.
Design and lead professional development for staff.
Support and coach new and veteran teachers.
Model Aspire instructional guidelines.

Integrated Support Services

Identify and coordinate academic, socio-emotional, and health resources for students and their families.
Facilitate expanded health and wellness services at the school, including behavioral and mental health.
Support attendance interventions and initiatives including partnering with external organizations to minimize barriers to attendance.
Facilitate and support enrichment activities during the school day, after school, and summer.
Collaborate with the School Leadership Team as well as Aspire Public Schools’ regional and home office staff to track programming progress and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
Lead the review and update process of the Community Schools Implementation Plan so that it reflects the progress and needs of the school, legislative updates to the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant at the state level, and course corrections informed by a continuous improvement and school community engagement processes.

Collaborative Leadership and Practices for Educators and Administrators

Develop a collaborative team culture.
Facilitate communication among various stakeholders (students, families, school administration, teachers, student support staff, and community partners) to support collaborative decision-making.
Chair the school’s Community Schools Advisory Committee.
Collaborate on master scheduling and strategic planning projects.
Ensure compliance with protocols and manage external partnerships.
Serve as administrative lead in the absence of the Principal.

Family and Community Engagement

Develop and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies.
Partner with school site leadership to increase and strengthen family support services and engagement initiatives.
Communicate with parents to better serve students and garner support from community groups and leaders.
Lead the review and update of the Community Schools Implementation Plan.
Participate in Aspire’s Regional Community Schools Advisory Group.

Additional:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the