Assistant Principal - Charter Middle School

About Para Los Nios (PLN)

Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Nios provides education and varying support, serving over 6,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. The PLN model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive through early education, TK-8th grade education, extensive expanded learning programs, youth workforce services, and family and community services.

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About Para Los Nios Charter Middle School

We take a transformative approach to redesigning schools through the California Community Schools model. By leveraging the collective power of our families and community, we create an inclusive and safe learning environment where all scholars can thrive and reach their full potential. Through integration we foster strong partnerships with our early education centers, expanded learning program, and support team. We aim to create a seamless connection between the school, home, and broader community. This empowers our scholars to thrive emotionally and academically, contribute meaningfully to their community, and lead joyful lives.

Position Overview

Para Los Nios seeks a transformational Assistant Principal to accelerate growth to sustain a positive academic culture and safe school climate for all. The Assistant Principal will work alongside the Principal and be responsible for ensuring all students have the tools they need to be academically successful and that all members of the PLN community hold students to high expectations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of increasing and accelerating student outcomes and have had experience implementing and/or developing highly effective school systems and structures. The candidate will be a school leader who is deeply committed to building on the PLN Community Schools model. The leader will demonstrate experience leading school transformation by growing and developing teachers and staff, creating school-wide instructional and operational systems, and improving student achievement at a high-needs school. The Assistant Principal will also collaborate with other PLN teams and community partners to provide comprehensive, integrated services, and support to scholars and families. The Assistant Principal will report to the CMS Principal.

Essential Responsibilities

Equity-Driven Leadership & Program Oversight

• Partner with staff, families, and students to cultivate a culture that is student-centered, inclusive, collaborative and anti-racist.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret multiple data sources to inform school-level improvement efforts, including developing and implementing an annual Call to Action - Equity Plan, with the Instructional Leadership Team to close achievement gaps.
• Support with the alignment of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessments to the Common Core standards, with an inquiry approach.
• Implement a strong academic intervention plan as a component of the MTSS framework.
• Collaborate and coordinate services for scholars with mental health colleagues and teachers.
• Create and sustain a culture of learning that values the unique assets and needs of each student for social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and identity safety.
• Provide leadership and support for multiple programs including, but not limited to: Special Education, Title I, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and Multilingual/Newcomer programs.

People Management & Professional Development

• Support with the Implementation of a strong instructional framework to monitor, support, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment practices.
• Conduct ongoing observations to provide actionable feedback for staff.
• Build the capacity of staff to analyze student data to inform and improve instructional practices; including regular data chats.
• Co-Plan and facilitate high quality professional development cycles to support evidence-based instructional practices.

Operations & Resource Management

• Support with the day to day management of facility, operations, and staff.
• Develop and implement systems to foster positive student behavior using anti-racist and restorative practices that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging for all.
• Establish and manage the appropriate channels of communication to share information regularly, create feedback loops, and promote transparency across PLN, LAUSD, and county offices.
• Support the charter renewal and oversight process to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build relationships with families to support a welcoming and inclusive environment with student success as our guiding goal.
• Effectively implement strong systems of communication to ensure families have ongoing information about their child's academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Cultivate partnerships with community agencies and organizations, in addition to other teams within PLN, to provide necessary resources to support families' needs.
• Provide leadership and education opportunities for family and community members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience serving in a school leadership role and at least 5 years as a teacher (prior Assistant Principal/School Leadership experience strongly preferred).
• A commitment to improving academic achievement and life outcomes for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds with a deep belief that all students can reach high levels of achievement.
• Demonstrated success in improving student achievement with a track record of increasing student growth on standardized test scores across student groups and other indicators of success.
• Experience with or knowledge of the curricula our students use is a plus; these include: Illustrative Math, EL Education (ELA), Stile Education (science), and i-Ready.
• Inspiring and visionary leader able to build trust and strong working relationships with students, teachers, classified staff, parents, and other community members.
• Demonstrates cultural competence; comfortable, respectful, and humble when working with diverse populations.
• Strong professional judgment and integrity; able to make tough decisions under pressure.
• Oral and written communication skills in English is required, Spanish proficiency is preferred.
• Committed to continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and professional development; open to new ideas and opinions.

Requirements

• Valid California Teaching Credential (required) & California Administrative Services Credential (preferred).
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• CPR & First Aid certification.
• Must be able to pass a TB test and background check, at the time of offer.
• A valid Class C California driver's license and reliable transportation with state-required automobile.

Application and Hiring Process

We're thrilled to review your application! To apply, please visit the Join Our Team page at www.ParaLosNinos.org and submit your resume along with a letter of interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews expected to begin at the beginning of April.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range is $115,000 - $145,000 and is commensurate with experience. This is a 12-month position with 230 workdays.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision plan.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Participation in the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS).
• Opportunities for professional learning.

Para Los Nios is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

It is the established policy of Para Los Nios (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Other details

• Job Function Full Time
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $115,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $145,000.00
• Required Education Master's Degree

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