Elementary School Assistant Principal

Overview

ABOUT NEW LA
New Los Angeles Charter Schools operates three high performing independent charter schools in the
mid-city neighborhood of LA. New LA Charter Middle School (6th-8th grades), New LA Charter
Elementary School (TK-5th grades), and City Language Immersion Charter (Dual Immersion TK-5th).

New LA Schools are dedicated to providing high quality education experiences that are accessible to all.
We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice as demonstrated by our Strategic
Plan for Equity. Our schools are community schools that represent and serve the Mid-City and Arlington
Heights neighborhoods. For more about who we are please click here. Our mission pillars demonstrate a
commitment to cultivating academic excellence and passion for learning while putting relationships and
respect at the center of our school communities. For more general information about New LA Charter
Schools

SUMMARY
New Los Angeles Elementary School is seeking a high energy, well-organized Assistant Principal who
has proven success at the elementary school level and is seeking a small school environment where
they have the ability to share in the school's leadership and shape the school's future. New LA is looking
for outstanding, data-driven educators with a strong foundation in the Common Core State Standards,
and whose leadership beliefs and practices are rooted in anti-racist, culturally responsive pedagogy.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the following areas:

Education Operations & School Culture

• Develop, promote, and coordinate social justice programming throughout the curriculum and

• Lead PBIS at the school supporting students, staff and families to engage with the system

• Oversee co-curricular programs including student leadership, weekly assemblies, mindfulness

• Coordinate with community partner organizations for additional programming (dance, sex ed.,

• Manage field trips and outdoor education trips;
• Help create a positive and fair work environment where teachers feel enthusiastic about the

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• Monitor attendance through monthly audits, implement tiered re-engagement strategies and

• Lead teacher committees as needed.

Student Management

• Oversee restorative justice practices in conjunction with grade level leaders and principal;
• Set the tone for student expectations for behavior;
• Support teachers with classroom management strategies;
• Use timely and effective communication strategies with parents and faculty regarding student

Testing

• Manage all State testing coordination and administration (CAASPP, ELPAC, PFT);
• Manage all benchmark testing coordination (iReady);
• Provide PD and training for faculty on test administration (internal and state);
• Attend all state mandated trainings;
• Ensure security of all testing materials;
• Monitor and track state testing data and data management systems (TOMS) and oversees

on-sight filing of all results in student cumulative folders, and makes all appropriate submissions
to district (LAUSD) and state (CDE);

• Create testing schedules.

After School Program

• Monitor after school program for quality and mission alignment;
• Collaborate with after school provider on academic intervention and remediation;
• Collaborate with after school provider on enrichment, arts, and sports activities;
• Collaborate with after school provider on discipline and behavior management.

Talent Management

• Supervise and evaluate specialists;
• Supervise and evaluate paraprofessionals, teacher assistants or other non-credentialed

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QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be considered for this position at New LA, candidates must:

• Possess an MA or above in Education (CA administrative credential preferred);
• Have experience working with diverse student populations and the ability to serve as a culturally

COMPENSATION
New LA offers a competitive salary for an administrator at this level ranging from $99,000-$124,000
based on experience. Faculty members also receive a generous package of medical benefits, and
optional enrollment in a retirement plan.

TO APPLY
Please forward the following documents to jobs@newlosangeles.org in PDF format. No calls please.
1. Cover Letter

(Letters should introduce yourself to the hiring committee, and must include specific examples of why
you are attracted to the school and its mission, and why you would be a good fit at New LA)

2. Current Resume

Please submit the requested documents in PDF format.

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