Overview
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://careers.greendot.org/administrators/ to learn more about what it is like to be an administrator at Green Dot, https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to check out our competitive salary and robust benefit offerings, as well as https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy to view our Los Angeles locations.
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 or Multiple Subject teaching credential or PPS credential in School Counseling (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California)
> hold a valid CA Administrative credential/Certificate of Eligibility (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California), or are in the process of obtaining one
> 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, as well as 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
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
COMPENSATION
Our current Principal salary scale ranges from $103,000 – $155,344, based on experience (visit https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to view our current School Leader salary scale). In addition, if hired by June 30, 2024, this position qualifies for a one-time $7,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments after months 6 and 12 of employment (subject to change).
Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
> 220-day work year
> No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity – a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
> Medical PPO and EPO options (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information).
> Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Access to Student Loan forgiveness
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:
> 5 days of paid time off each calendar year
> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury
> 20 days of paid time off during the school year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 9 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Day after Thanksgiving)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)
*subject to change
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill current openings as well as positions for the 2024-25 school year (July 1, 2024 start date).
Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is not able to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.