Westside Innovative School House (“WISH”) Charter Middle School serves as a highly successful, high-­performing 6th -­ 8th grade school, that implements best practices in the areas of project-­based learning, differentiated instruction, integrated technology instruction, inclusive education, parent partnerships, university partnerships, using a constructivist, interdisciplinary approach to instruction that leverages real world learning. WISH Charter Middle School is an inclusive learning community where all students – including those with disabilities and learning differences -­ their families, and the school’s staff appreciate and value diversity in all its forms, taught through the prism of 21st century learning. We are located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles in order to serve a highly diverse student body, which is core to our mission and model, while being in close proximity to our High school, WISH Charter Academy, and our university partner, Loyola Marymount University, School of Education (LMU/SOE), located just one mile from our current campus.

The Assistant Principal will be a strong, innovative leader who sees opportunities and challenges and aligns people and resources to realize a vision.

The Assistant Principal is a team player, collaborating with the Principal and staff at the WISH Charter as a part of his/her learning and as a way to contribute to the success of the entire organization.

Responsibilities:

•                In collaboration with the Principal, oversees the instructional program and evaluates staff effectiveness

•                Monitors instructional program and student achievement, in conjunction with monitoring implementation of instruction in all areas identified in the Common Core Standards.

•                Monitor the implementation of instruction for students who are high-­ achieving/gifted

•                Empowers staff and students to succeed by providing direction, knowledge/skills, resources and support to the school community.

•                Provides effective communication with the community, parents, LAUSD and the university partners

•                Implements school-­wide positive behavioral support program, and address day-­to-­day discipline issues

•                Monitor implementation of bullying prevention programs

•                Continue to engage in professional development opportunities

•                Lead IEP meetings

•                Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in a variety of instructional settings

• Valid teaching credential required

• Valid administrative credential preferred

• Experience with budget development and monitoring

• Administrative experience with diverse populations and settings

• Knowledge of inclusive, accessible education and a commitment to the school vision and mission

• Demonstrated leadership potential