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Assistant Principal

Richland School District
Shafter, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
Minimum Qualifications & Abilities: 
  • Master’s degree
  • California administrative credential
  • Successful teaching experience required
  • Experience in curriculum writing/development and implementation
  • Experience and understanding of administrative functions and procedures
  • Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
  • Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, parents, and the community
  • Ability to implement collective bargaining agreements

 Essential Functions: 
  • Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
  • Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary policy.
  • Assists in the state and District testing program.
  • Consults with staff members regarding student and staff needs.
  • Creates a climate in which the students have a healthy attitude toward themselves, each other, and the school.
  • Coordinates out-of-class supervision for the following:  times before school, recesses, noon, and dismissal times, areas surrounding bus loading and unloading zones, school grounds in general, playgrounds, streets adjoining school grounds, restrooms, halls, and cafeteria.
  • Coordinates an accurate and comprehensive recordkeeping procedure for pupils, including cumulative folders, attendance, counseling, and guidance.
  • Assists in setting up school assemblies, activities designed to improve student attendance at school and/or prevent or solve student problems involving the home, the school, and community.
  • Assists in supply acquisition and distribution, and inventory of furniture, supplies, and equipment.
  • Acts as consultant and supervisor in curriculum development and implementation, including data analysis materials provided for PLC meetings, serving as a member of the site leadership team, and assists teachers with the Multi-Tiered System of Support.
  • Serves on educational committees with students, parents, and/or staff, such as School Site Council, in order to continually improve learning experiences for students and enhance home/school communication.
  • Assists the Principal in the supervision of certificated and classified staff.
  • Evaluates certificated and classified employee performance.
  • Researches alternative methods of scheduling classes and implements procedures which facilitate the achievement of program goals.
  • Develops plans for emergency situations in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
  • Identifies safety needs on campus and makes recommendations to remedy any unsafe conditions observed.
  • Takes administrative responsibility for the student activity program.
  • Communicates effectively with the business and residential communities and participates in civic activities.
  • Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
  • Acts as facilitator of Student Study Team meetings, documents recommendations, provides support to teachers for meeting recommendations, and follows up to ensure recommendations are implemented.
  • Acts as facilitator of Individual Education Plan meetings to ensure that all laws and regulations are followed.
  • Acts as a facilitator of ELAC meetings and encourages parental involvement.
  • Provides parent education opportunities.
  • Provides social work services, such as diagnosing problems of pupils arising out of the home, school, or community and referring to appropriate services for child, parent, or both.
  • Seeks input/guidance from School Site Principal in carrying out District policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee. 

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