RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the principal, the assistant principal is responsible for key site leadership/administrative functions including the ongoing development and improvement of the instructional program and school environment.  The responsibilities of the position are varied and may include the following:

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
• Serves on educational committees with students, parents, and/or staff, in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and enhance home/school communications.
• Researches alternative methods of scheduling classes and implements procedures which facilitate the achievement of program goals.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
• Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
• Provides parent education opportunities.
• Fosters high academic expectations.
• Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating improvements in the school’s instructional program.
• Observes and evaluates job performance of employees (supervision of certificated and classified staff).
• Coordinates on campus testing for SAT, ACT, AP, CAASPP and PSAT as well as SAT test preparation classes.
• Oversees academic support programs such as Associate Teaching and Math Tutoring as well as the College and Career Center.
• Coordinates the district career tech programs in conjunction with the Ventura County Office of Education – VC Innovates Program.
• Attends local university recruitment events and assists in selection and orientation of new certificated teachers and counselors.
• Supervises school functions as directed.
• Supervises the programming and registering of students; (e.g., course selection and assignment).
• Prepares the master schedule in cooperation with the principal and counselors.
• Responsible for textbook adoptions, implementation of the Integrated Math program and Get Focused, Stay Focused curriculum and University of California  A-G course approvals.
• Coordinates WASC, Digital Nordhoff High School, and Summer School.
• Serves as the Special Education Liaison and supports implementation of IEP’s and 504 plans.
• Coordinates pupil services activities and programs with institutions of higher education, private and public agencies, and civic organizations.
• Participates on the District Leadership Team.
• Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may request.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS   In addition to having the required education and experience, the candidate should have:

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, parents, staff and fellow administrators.
• Ability to articulate school and District policy.
• Energetic approach to responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively facilitate group interaction processes.
• Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current curriculum concepts applicable to high schools in California.
• Ability to provide leadership in articulation with junior high school programs.
• Ability to work positively with a parent community with high expectations.
• Knowledge of effective methods of evaluation.
• Knowledge of effective administration methods and strategies.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE         Application, letter of intent to apply for this administrative position, current resume and three current letters of recommendation should be forwarded to the Certificated Personnel Office by June 23, 2017.  Paper screening will be conducted on June 26^th with selected applicants to be invited to interview on June 29^th.