Assistant Principal - Mission Vista High School at Vista Unified School District
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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POSITION: Assistant Principal, High School
A. Primary Function: Organizes, coordinates, and administers assigned programs and activities related to student discipline, attendance, and instruction at a high school; assists the principal with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development, and school plant operations as assigned; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
B. Directly Responsible to: Site Principal
C. Representative Duties:
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Provides leadership to school staff in interpreting District policies, defining and clarifying educational objectives, and stimulating high levels of job performance. E
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Embraces a future focused mindset with the ability to develop innovative thinking and solve complex problems. E
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Assists the principal in development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts related to student academic achievement; ensures that the school meets or makes satisfactory progress towards district standards. E
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Assists in planning, directing, and evaluating the instructional program in the school with an understanding and appreciation for the need to modify traditional curriculum to meet the needs of individual students; communicates with teachers to assure instructional programs meet student needs and District and State requirements. E
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Assigns, trains, supervises, evaluates staff. Requests new staff as needed. Interviews and recommends the employment of certificated personnel for site. Assigns faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives. E
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Inspects school site to ensure proper maintenance, operations, and safety; ensures proper management and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings, and grounds. E
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Guides and supports a standards based curriculum, instruction, and assessments that address student outcomes. E
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Directs and participates in a planned program of classroom visitations and observations; documents evidence of substandard performance; offers supports or recommends discipline as applicable with principal approval. E
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Supervises a fair and consistent student discipline policy. E
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Studies and initiates the use of new teaching methods and staff development materials; initiates, encourages, and directs the implementation of instructional programs. E
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Assists principal in the management of school resources, including revenue and expenditures, personnel, facilities, and equipment. E
12. Assists principal in planning and directing the business operations of the school; assists with development and administration of site budgets; ensures proper allocation of funds for instructional and non-instructional equipment and materials.
13. Coordinates and meets with school site advisory groups; conducts student/parent appeals; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staff complaints under the supervision of the principal; represents the school at Board, District, and community events. E
14. Assists with the implementation of staff development and inservice trainings; updates staff on revised policies and procedures and implements changes.
15. Supports the principal with completion of periodic reports to the State, Superintendent or designee, and other reports as authorized or directed.
16. Assists in the development and implementation of identification and early intervention programs that address special needs and at risk students. E
17. Supports an effective communication system, including keeping the Superintendent or designee informed regarding developments in his/her school.
18. Promotes positive and effective relationships among staff, students, and parents. E
19. Ensures the health, safety and welfare of students; oversees attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance, and other support services; provides individual academic and personal supports to students and parents. E
20. Prepares and writes correspondence, bulletins, and other communication on behalf of the school; arranges for school level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate.
21. Assists principal with coordination, organization, and implementation of all student activities in the school.
22. Responsible for being knowledgeable and current relative to District, State, and Federal policies, laws, and regulations as they relate to the school and its programs; administers District and school site policies and safety programs. E
23. Serves on various district committees as directed by the principal, Superintendent or designee.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned.
D. Education and Experience:
Appropriate valid California Clear Teaching Credential
Valid California Administrative Services Credential
Completed a Master’s Degree
Valid California driver’s license
At least five (5) years of increasing responsibility in teaching, counseling and/or administrative experiences in education
E. Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
High School curriculum, instruction, interventions, students services (including special education), program and student assessment, and staff development skills and strategies.
School climate building, collaborative teaching, collegial support and working with parent groups
Positive Behavior/Instructional Systems (PBIS)
High level of instructional expertise in order to effectively guide all instructional efforts
Board and District policies, procedures, regulations, and bargaining agreements
Principles and techniques of budget preparation and control
Various technologies used in teaching and learning
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Abilities to:
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
Assist in building an effective master schedule using allocations of staff directed by Business Services and Human Relations
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
Systematically analyze problems to determine alternative solutions
Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws
Meet schedules and deadlines
Complete work with many interruptions.
Maintain records and exercise confidentiality
Use a computer or other technology-based equipment
F. Physical Demands:
Occasionally sitting for extended periods of time
Frequently walking, standing, stooping or bending
Variable hours
Physical agility and stamina (occasionally to frequently)
Occasionally lifting, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 20 pounds, seldom weighing up to 40 lbs
Occasionally climbing, reaching overhead (above the shoulders), twisting, crouching or kneeling
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (occasionally to frequently)
Frequently listening and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8 hour day:
N = Never = 0%
S = Seldom = 1 - 10% (< 45 minutes)
Oc = Occasionally = 11 - 33% ( up to 3.0 hours)
F = Frequently = 34 - 66% (up to 6 hours)
C = Continuously = 67 - 100% (> 6 hours)
G. Salary: Range 27
H. Work Year: 206 days
Updated 9/19
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Letter of Interest/Introduction - Attn: Rachel D'Amboroso 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential Transcripts
Completion of Master's Degree. Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching/counseling or administrative experience in education.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume Letter of Interest/Introduction - Attn: Rachel D'Amboroso 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential Transcripts
Completion of Master's Degree. Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching/counseling or administrative experience in education.
Comments and Other Information
The Vista Unified School District is seeking an instructional leader to serve as a High School Assistant Principal who must possess knowledge of sound instructional practices designed to ensure all students' learning. The candidate should possess exceptional communication skills and should demonstrate a working knowledge of the challenges as well as the direction of education in the twenty-first century. Can effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff to create a caring environment; articulate and implement the vision for the school.
Mission Vista High School is a public, comprehensive, dual-magnet high school. The school opened in 2009 and currently serves 1,676 students. MVHS operates on a ?4x4? block schedule, in which students are enrolled in eight classes per school year. The year is split into two terms (fall and spring), and students take four different classes per term. Every term-long class is equivalent to a year-long class, where students earn 10 full credits toward meeting the requirements to earn a high school diploma from Vista Unified School District.
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
The Vista Unified School District is seeking an instructional leader to serve as a High School Assistant Principal who must possess knowledge of sound instructional practices designed to ensure all students' learning. The candidate should possess exceptional communication skills and should demonstrate a working knowledge of the challenges as well as the direction of education in the twenty-first century. Can effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff to create a caring environment; articulate and implement the vision for the school.
Mission Vista High School is a public, comprehensive, dual-magnet high school. The school opened in 2009 and currently serves 1,676 students. MVHS operates on a ?4x4? block schedule, in which students are enrolled in eight classes per school year. The year is split into two terms (fall and spring), and students take four different classes per term. Every term-long class is equivalent to a year-long class, where students earn 10 full credits toward meeting the requirements to earn a high school diploma from Vista Unified School District.
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925