YOUR GROWTH

Aspiranet supports your success at each step. You’ll put your educational knowledge to practice along with your relationship building and collaboration skills.  You’ll also gain valuable in-house and external training to support your success in your role. This is a great opportunity to begin your career with the ability to advance throughout the organization once you’ve developed additional skills. There is plenty of room for advancement, both through the county and state-wide.

Your Impact

The principal will provide leadership, direction, and oversight of daily school operations. This individual will serve as the instructional leader and be responsible for supporting academic success.  The principals will also work collaboratively with the authorizing district, governing Board, teachers, staff, parents and the broader community to ensure that the school’s vision and mission are upheld. 

 

Your Skills and Duties

 

• Leadership & Management:

 

• Provide overall leadership for the school, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Supervise and evaluate school staff
• Establish and maintain a safe, trauma-informed, positive, and inclusive school culture.

 

• Instructional Leadership:

 

• Lead the development and implementation of an academic program that meets the identified and changing needs of students.
• Monitor performance data and oversee the implementation of interventions which support students and staff in meeting identified goals. 
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure effective teaching practices are employed and aligned with state and charter school standards.

 

• Curriculum & Assessment:

 

• Ensure the school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards and charter school regulations.
• Implement systems to continuously evaluate student outcomes.

 

• Community Engagement:

 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, community members, and local organizations to support student learning and school activities.
• Organize and lead parent and community meetings to foster school involvement and communication.
• Engage with charter authorizers and school boards to ensure compliance and transparency.

 

 

• Operational Oversight:

 

• Oversee daily school operations, including student attendance, school discipline, and overall school safety.
• Develop and manage the budget and resources effectively, ensuring that the school’s financial and operational goals are met.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and charter school guidelines.

 

• Professional Development:

 

• Identify, seek and support professional development opportunities for staff.

 

• Compliance & Reporting:

 

• Ensure the school is compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, including those specific to charter schools.
• Prepare and submit reports to the school board, charter authorizers, and other educational partners as required

 

Education & Work Experience

Minimum

1. Master’s Degree in Education or related field and three (3) years of classroom experience.
2. Administrative Services Credential and (2) years administrative experience.
3. Valid California driver’s license.
4. Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a licensed Community Care Facility; i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record (Motor Vehicle Report)
5. Experience in a Charter School setting is highly desirable.
6. Strong knowledge of California state education standards, charter school laws and best practices in education.

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and, at all times is within safe OSHA standards.

 

Communication

1. Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co- workers, supervisors, and students.
2. Must be able to comprehend, follow, and clearly convey instructions to others.
3. Must be computer proficient in using educational technology and data management tools and be able to work on a computer for up to 40 hours per week.

 

Physical Activities

1. Must be able to handle or manipulate objects, tools, and operate controls.
2. Must be able to reach for stacked products, store and retrieve file boxes on high shelves.
3. Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry as much as 10 lbs.
4. Must have the ability and skill to drive a vehicle.

 

YOUR REWARDS

Aspiranet offers a competitive salary, an exceptional team-based environment, and a great benefits package that includes:

BENEFITS

Flexible Time Off

• 13 paid holidays along with 10 vacation and 10 sick days

Comprehensive Healthcare

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• A 100% fully employer paid (premium) medical and dental benefit plan
• TelaDoc® employer paid telehealth program

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical and dependent care plans
• Retirement Savings
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Income Protection

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital gap plan

Training and Advancement

• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

Employee assistance program

• Free confidential crisis line 24/7 (365 days a year)
• Six (6) face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue

Other Perks

• Commuter program and mileage reimbursement
• Employee recognition and discount program

 

EEO

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole.  Aspiranet strives to provide our employees a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.   

OUR MISSION

Aspiranet is a one-of-a-kind social service agency dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive. Founded in 1975, our core mission is to help California kids and families. Aspiranet’s services include foster care and adoption family support, residential care, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We provide services throughout California.

Aspira means hope. We are a network of people bringing hope forward. We look forward to learning what makes you passionate.