Job Description Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Full-Tim e Position; Exem pt and Year Round Our Mission: Cristo Rey Sacramento, rooted in the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), transform s lives by providing a Catholic, college preparatory education and professional work experience to high school students with limited financial resources. Why Cristo Rey ➢ Meaningful and Necessary Impact: Cristo Rey offers a Catholic, college-preparatory education to students from underserved communities. Our Cristo Rey faculty and staff have a transformational impact on the lives of our students, who in turn have a transformational impact in their own families and our communities. ➢ Investment In Teacher and Staff Development: At Cristo Rey Sacramento, we believe that a long-term investment in our teachers and staff is critical to providing an effective and rigorous curriculum for our students. Investing in professional development provides an array of best practices, while allowing for a healthy balance between teacher autonomy and peer collaboration. ➢ Leadership and Community Involvement Opportunities: Cristo Rey is a community that strives to offer multiple opportunities for adult leadership and community involvement that include: athletic coaching, extracurricular mentoring and club moderating, instructional leadership team, Title I tutoring, and credit recovery support. We encourage faculty and staff initiative to bring these ideas to life. ➢ Integrated Work Study Program: Cristo Rey provides a unique Work Study program, giving every student four years of corporate work experience. We Want Applicants Who . . . Support the Cristo Rey Mission and desire to uphold the mission of Cristo Rey Sacramento through academic instruction that is informed by the Catholic faith, specifically the charisms of our religious sponsors (Sister of Mercy and Society of Jesus), as well as recognize Cristo Rey High School’s Corporate Work Study program as a partner in student formation and learning. Demonstrate a Commitment to Academic Excellence and recognize its importance as a means to serve students who have been historically under resourced educationally. By supporting faculty through effective curriculum design and classroom instruction support that includes (but is not limited to) backwards design, standards alignment, formative/summative assessment, effective classroom management, and integration of executive function skills, the assistant principal is charged with cultivating and maintaining high standards. Strive for Professional Growth and have a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in regular all-school professional and faith learning, in addition to seeking opportunities for outside professional development through our three networks (Cristo Rey Network, Mercy Education, Jesuit Schools). Desire Peer Collaboration and seek to be a member of a community who upholds that value of teamwork and collegiality, honoring the voice of veteran faculty and helping develop new faculty. Ideal applicants are excited to support and grow with colleagues, welcome mentorship and feedback, and recognize that there is something to learn from all community members. Adopt a Growth Mindset: Applicants hold the belief that all students can and will learn . They fully embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, learn from criticism, and seek out inspiration in others’ success. Cristo Rey High School Sacramento • A M ercy-Jesuit School That W orks! 8475 Jackson Road • Sacramento, CA 95826 • (916) 733-2660 • www.crhss.org Job Summary: Cristo Rey Sacramento is looking for a leader who can effectively and consistently foster fulfillment of our Mission for the benefit of the young adults entrusted to our care. Primary Responsibilities: ● Supervise, coach, and evaluate instructional personnel, both formally and informally. ● Help with the recruitment, selection, and retention of faculty and other instructional staff who are best fitted to the mission of the school. ● Lead the implementation of a common, rigorous, college-ready curriculum so that all students can achieve at high levels, while also being attentive to the academic needs of our students, recognizing that many come to us two or more grade levels behind. ● Lead teachers toward consistent use of evidence-based instructional strategies with a high probability of increasing student achievement. ● Lead teachers in interpreting and using student achievement data to inform instruction. ● Organize and create the master schedule and the school calendar. ● Oversee implementation of PowerSchool SIS and ParentSquare. ● Demonstrate the ability to skillfully facilitate meetings and work sessions, including weekly faculty meetings that focus on collaboration and development of instructional skills. ● With the principal, organize and implement faculty planning week at the beginning of the year with a focus on instructional goals and collaboration. ● Report at regular intervals on student academic progress (both individual and collective) to all constituents, including members of administration, parents, faculty, and school committees. ● Organize summer academic enrichment and remediation programs with the Academic Support Team. ● Oversee academic reporting and recording, including grade reports, transcripts, permanent records, quarterly progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, honor roll, class rank, and academic recognition. ● Organize placement of students in honors/AP courses as well as English and math tutoring and academic probation. ● Collaborate with the Academic Support Program to discuss student goals and achievements. ● Run the Academic Review Board and meet with parents to discuss graduation eligibility and academic probation. ● Oversee the Program for Academic Recovery (PAR) utilizing the Mercy Online Learning framework. ● Collaborate with College Counseling to ensure students are on track to be eligible for four year colleges. ● Ensure appropriate use of instructional technology and its integration in the academic curriculum. ● Implement and oversee student accommodations based on IEP, 504, and school assessments. ● Coordinate College Board testing (SAT, AP) or when applicable support the Testing Coordinator. ● In collaboration with the principal, oversee and implement Title programs and other available government funding. ● Coordinate Back to School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences. ● Collaborate with other school leaders in our various school networks: Jesuit School Network, Mercy Education System of the Americas, Cristo Rey Network. ● Assume other duties as assigned by the school principal. Cristo Rey High School Sacramento • A M ercy-Jesuit School That W orks! 8475 Jackson Road • Sacramento, CA 95826 • (916) 733-2660 • www.crhss.org Benefits: ➢ Salary range: $64,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. ➢ 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and LTD to all of our full-time employees. Health, dental and vision benefits at 50% employer paid for dependent coverage. ➢ 401K benefits to all full-time employees with an employer contribution of 2% of the employees annual salary, after a 12 month waiting period. Qualifications: We are seeking applicants for this position who support the mission of Cristo Rey Sacramento, demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, strive for professional growth, desire peer collaboration, and adopt a growth mindset. Applicants should possess: ➢ Master's degree in relevant field ➢ Commitment and capacity to serve and connect with students from diverse and low socioeconomic communities ➢ Commitment to Catholic, faith-based education ➢ Ability to connect with and engage families ➢ Ability to inspire, lead, and work collegially with faculty and staff ➢ Strong background in a rigorous, standards-based, college-ready curriculum ➢ Success as an instructional leader who can foster a culture of continuous improvement ➢ Ability to analyze and utilize data to increase student achievement ➢ Understanding of confidentiality of student records and information ➢ Excellent written and oral communication skills ➢ A Spanish-speaking candidate is preferred Application Materials: Email the following application materials to Dr. Darin Lovelace, Principal, at dlovelace@crhss.org : ➢ Current resume ➢ List of three references Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cristo Rey Sacramento is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal employment opportunity laws. Employment decisions will not be made on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex ( including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions ), age or sexual orientation, military or veteran status or political affiliation. Employment decisions based on religious preferences and other religious needs may be made in accordance with applicable law. Cristo Rey also prohibits discrimination on the basis of these protected classifications. Cristo Rey High School Sacramento • A M ercy-Jesuit School That W orks! 8475 Jackson Road • Sacramento, CA 95826 • (916) 733-2660 • www.crhss.org
