The school opened in the fall of 2007 as an LA’s Promise Partner school to set a higher standard for public education in Los Angeles. Featuring three small learning communities, each with its own collegiate theme, West Adams Prep offers students the opportunity for intensive study within a focused program as well as closer relationships with teachers and students. With extensive instructional and operational support from both LA’s Promise and LAUSD, the assistant principal will be hired to assist the principal lead students, staff and stakeholders towards the school’s vision of making every student college-ready, healthy and successful in life. West Adams Preparatory High School is located at 1500 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007. www.westadamsprep.org Position Description: Under the direction of the Principal provide teacher support to implement standards-based instruction, culturally relevant pedagogy, and instructional initiatives. Supervise school wide professional development and support science, special education, and visual and performing arts content areas. Observe, guide, assist and evaluate classroom instruction. Promote standards-based instruction by organizing and facilitating department meetings and professional development for teachers in collaboration with coaches and department leaders. Assist in the orientation, instruction, and supervision of new teachers. Collaboratively develop and utilize assessments to track learning and provide regular updates on instructional effectiveness. Ensure the campus is organized to enhance learning and reflect high standards of cleanliness and safety. Share responsibility for the performance of the school and work closely with the Principal on all initiatives to close the achievement gap. For more information and application procedure visit http://achieve.lausd.net/adminservices