About the Employer Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.
Our Mission: To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.
Our Vision: To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.
Our Approach: At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Job Summary: The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of the school site and provides support and assistance to the Principal. The Assistant Principal serves as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in collaboration with Principal and Home Office to ensure that policies/procedures are being followed and expectations are being met
- Provide support to the principal and school personnel as needed
- Assist with monitoring building visitors, visitor sign-in procedures and building activities including crisis situations such as building evacuations, lockdowns, emergency situations and safety procedures
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Maintain professional standards that follow FSE guidelines with regard to discipline for both staff and scholars
- Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed
- Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations
- Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images. Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others
- Implements a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning
- Maintains high visibility in the school
- Provides for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel
- Assist with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of the school personnel
- Communicates effectively with students individually and in groups
- Maintain communication with the appropriate home office administrators, keep them informed of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, discipline, etc.
- Collaborate with central office and other personnel to share ideas and concerns
- Interacts with school personnel and parent groups to promote positive outcomes
- Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development. Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior. Perceives self as a change agent; works for self and organizational renewal
- Maintains rules and procedures for student and staff safety
- Promotes an aesthetically pleasing environment in the school
- Monitors plant, office, and equipment maintenance. Promotes timely repair of school facilities and equipment
- Effectively copes with crises and emergencies
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
- Handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team
- Strong community-building skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Supervisory skills preferred.
- Knowledge of organization and school policies and procedures preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
- Ability to promote and follow FSE policies, school site and department procedures.
- Modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computer equipment.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
- Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BA degree required
- CA Administrative Services Credential required
- Five or more years of successful educational experience
- Complete command of the English language, written and oral
$80,000 - $90,000 a year Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off : 12 paid sick days, 12 paid vacation days and 2 paid floater days. Additional paid holidays. 403(B) Retirement Plan (Fortune matches up to 4% of contributions after one year of employment) Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.