Organization: University Preparation School at CSU Channel Islands, University Charter Middle School at CSU Channel Islands
Job Title: Assistant Principal
Location: Camarillo

Posted: 2/25/08

Job Description:

UPS and UCMS are Professional Development Schools for CSUCI. In this collaborative relationship we regularly work with student teachers, service learning students, and University faculty.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as assistant administrator of the schools, assumes full responsibility for its operation in the absence of the superintendent/principal and does related work as required.
• Assists in the establishment, oversight, and enforcement of the schools’ policies and procedures.
• Gathers information and prepares reports for the superintendent/principal; takes charge of special school projects.
• Assists with school counseling and guidance and special programs.
• Responsible for the school attendance accounting system and policies and procedures relating to attendance.
• Assists in advertising and public relations and admissions administration.
• Confers with students, teachers, parents and law enforcement departments and prepares correspondence on matters of attendance and behavioral problems.
• Assists with curriculum planning, development and instructional program for the school.
• Assists in emergency planning and site maintenance coordination.
• Makes classroom visitations, discusses performance evaluation with teachers and superintendent/principal and assists in teacher evaluation.
• Assists administrative team with Charter School responsibilities in the areas of Personnel, Benefits, State/Federal reports, and facilities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Training and Experience
• Ability to work with diverse student population.
• Knowledge of Middle School reform.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Appropriate earned California Administrative Credential, CBEST clearance, and CLAD.
• Knowledge of operation and administration of school district and charter, laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with teachers, classified employees, parents, students and other community members.
• Ability to organize and administer effective school activity programs.
• Ability to evaluate educational programs and provide leadership for their improvement.
• Five years teaching experience in a public elementary or middle school.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Leadership / Management

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and keep the trust and confidence of others; the ability to deal successfully with different personalities and styles.
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, listening and writing skills.
• Experience and skill in motivating others and in utilizing staff to maximize their capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to the concept of life-long learning.
• Reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Relationship and task oriented.

Community Relations
Demonstrated commitment to parent and community involvement in the selection of school site staff.

Budget and Finance
Knowledge of school finance, budgeting, and business operations, and the ability to manage the schools’ finances and resources in a responsible manner.

Personnel Management / Staff Relations

• Demonstrated record of dealing with divergent opinions and controversy.
• Demonstrated ability in assigning responsibility, delegating authority, insisting on personal and staff accountability, and recognizing exceptional performance.
• Demonstrated willingness to utilize the professional knowledge and skills of staff in decision making.
• This administrator will be supervised by the superintendent/principal on site.

SALARY

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Please submit an application, three letters of reference, and resume to the school office by 4:00 p.m. March 21, 2006.

Send to: 550 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, Ca 93010

Information Contact
Linda Ngarupe, Superintendent/Principal
(805) 482-4608

universitycharterschools.csuci.edu/