Assistant Principal for Academics
7 days ago
San Francisco
POSITION TITLE:\t\tAssistant Principal for Academics SUPERVISED BY:\t\tPrincipal FLSA STATUS:\t\t Exempt, Full-Time Regular WORK CALENDAR:\t11 Month EFFECTIVE DATE:\t\tJuly 1, 2025 COMPENSATION:\t\t$125,000 - $175,000 Position Summary The Assistant Principal for Academics (APA) is primarily responsible for the leadership, direction, and development of the school’s academic program, including the curriculum, instruction, master schedule, and assessment. The APA creates and nurtures a positive learning environment for all students and is responsible for the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of the academic faculty. The APA ensures that the quality of the academic curriculum consistently reflects the mission and Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) of the school as delineated in the Faculty Handbook, the school’s Strategic Plan, and other pertinent documents. As a key member of the Administrative Team, the APA articulates the vision, priorities, and evolution of the academic program to both internal and external stakeholders. The APA supervises and collaborates with academic directors and department chairs to support faculty growth, professional learning, and innovation across disciplines. Through this leadership, the APA fosters a rigorous, student-centered academic environment that challenges students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. By cultivating an outstanding faculty and a broad range of learning opportunities, the APA ensures that Sacred Heart Cathedral graduates are prepared for success in college and life; to serve as leaders in their respective communities. Essential Duties, Roles and Responsibilities: School Mission and Leadership • Models in word and deed the school’s Lasallian Vincentian Catholic (LVC) mission;, • Motivates, encourages, and supports others to animate and advance the school’s mission;, • Develops, evaluates, and continually updates a rigorous academic program which explicitly integrates the LVC mission of the school in all academic policies, procedures, departments and courses;, • Invests in the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers through ongoing formation of self and others;, • Participates in regular Administrative Team meetings to plan and promote the vision, philosophy, strategic plan, mission, and Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) of the school;, • Serves as an administrative officer for the faculty and staff, ensuring communication, implementation and adherence to school policies and professional expectations;, • Serves as an administrative officer for the student body, ensuring communication, implementation and adherence to school policies and behavioral expectations;, • Facilitates timely communication with parents about school and academic matters;, • In collaboration with Human Resources and the Principal, provides leadership in professionally mediating issues or concerns between employees and between employees and students or parents;, • Works collaboratively with the President and Principal in the development of the annual school budget;, • Works collaboratively with the Admissions Team to review and select students for admissions;, • Works collaboratively with school leadership in the annual development of the Master Calendar;, • Represents the school with various outside agencies (e.g., WCEA, WASC, Archdiocesan committees) as appropriate;, • Assists with the coordination, oversight, and successful completion of the various accreditation processes from governing organizations. Personnel: Hiring, Professional Development and Evaluation • Maintains a qualified and skilled professional faculty through a program of selection, direction, development, supervision, and feedback;, • Implements the process for hiring faculty and makes recommendations about candidates to the Principal;, • Fosters a culture of differentiated professional development that supports faculty initiative and drives continuous improvement;, • Provides for the mentoring of new teachers, department chairs, and academic program leaders;, • Reviews professional growth plans of teachers and works with academic leadership to maximize student learning, utilizing research about best educational practices and informed by student performance data;, • Provides coaching and feedback, designing and overseeing teacher improvement plans as necessary;, • Creates and oversees the class observation schedule for the school;, • Observes and evaluates teachers, counselors, and advisors;, • Collaborates in the summative evaluation process by compiling and reviewing data with the assistance of designated administrative personnel;, • Collaborates with and advises the Principal about summative evaluations, matters related to retention of personnel, and other professional personnel matters;, • Oversight and support of instructional coaches and coaching program as part of the school’s Transformative Coaching Initiative. Academic Program • Leads academic program directors and department chairpersons to design, implement and update a transformative curriculum, a supportive learning environment, and effective teaching to support learning of all students;, • Ensures the development of instructional programs that provide the highest quality curriculum;, • Provides leadership in the development, articulation, and implementation of academic policies and procedures, staying current with emerging trends in education;, • Analyze, evaluate, and communicate about academic data to improve the school’s academic program;, • Reviews and is responsible for departmental mission, goals, professional development, collaboration, and instruction to ensure consistency and alignment throughout the school;, • Chairs the Department Chair Council and the Academic Leadership group (Professional Learning Planning Team);, • Responsible for the development of the Master Class Schedule and managing appropriate student requests for courses and class changes;, • Supervises the scheduling and administration of final assessments and standardized tests throughout the year;, • Supervises accurate and timely reporting of grades to students, parents, colleges, and other appropriate entities as necessary;, • Ensures the maintenance of student records that are thorough, updated, and secure;, • Manages, tracks, and supervises all students’ progress toward graduation, overseeing and supporting deemed at-risk academically;, • Responsible for the daily staffing of all classes, including the assignment of substitute teachers;, • Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the Student Information System and the Learning Management System;, • Finalizes booklists, textbooks, and other materials each spring for the upcoming school year;, • Oversees and supervises all Student Support Services, including the Academic Resource Program, school counselors, wellness counselor/mental health specialist, and college advisors;, • Reviews and communicates decisions regarding student eligibility for cocurricular participation;, • Oversees and supports the Principal of Summer School in coordinating curriculum offerings and ensuring a successful summer school program;, • Coordinates the planning and facilitation of regularly scheduled faculty meetings and professional development workdays;, • Coordinates activities of a school-wide nature directly related to the academic life of the school community (e.g., Back-to-School night, Academic Awards Ceremony);, • Assists with the regular collection of Student Perception Surveys;, • Coordinates course approval with the University of California and the NCAA (for athletic eligibility);, • Oversee the administration of any Federal funding made available;, • Coordinate revisions to the academic sections of the Faculty Handbook and the Parent & Student Handbook. Qualifications & Skills: • Experience in Catholic secondary school administration or leadership/management position, • Commitment to and promotion of Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational mission, • Work collaboratively and proactively, as part of a team and independently, in a dynamic and fast paced environment with changing priorities, • Demonstrated ability to manage, support, and evaluate personnel as well as experience with hiring and termination, • Communicate professionally and effectively (verbal and written) with all school community stakeholders and groups, • Strong organizational, staff and project management skills, • Detail-oriented, flexible, strong work ethic, • Ability to work evenings and weekends, • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a diverse, inclusive work environment, • Committed to ongoing education and professional growth in the area of school leadership, • Proficiency in computer applications, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google Applications, databases and social media The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: 11 FTE (Academic Resource Program Director, Academic Department Chairs, Director of Learning Innovation, Director of Library and Information Services, Director of New Faculty Formation, Director of Piro Program, Director of Studies, Directors of DePaul Scholar Program and Inquiry and Innovation Program, Registrar, Standardized Testing Coordinator, Wellness Counselor/Mental Health Specialist) and all faculty and operational staff as a member of the Administrative Team. Certifications and/or Licensure CA Teaching Credential CA Administrative Credential preferred Education and/or Experience: Master’s Degree in Education or an equivalent combination of training and experience Doctoral Degree in Education preferred Notice of Non-DIscrimination: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all employees of Sacred Heart Cathedral shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.
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