What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Principal, Monarch School (ID 2952) position at San Diego County Office of Education?
The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Vice Principal for the Monarch School of the Innovation division. The job of Vice Principal, Monarch School is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for performing a variety of administrative duties to assist the Principal in managing the Monarch School, special education programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. The Vice Principal, Monarch School will help foster a safe and culturally responsive learning environment for a student population that is comprised mostly of historically underrepresented students and communities. This job reports to the Principal or Assigned Administrator.
ABOUT MONARCH SCHOOL
Monarch is a public-private partnership between the San Diego County Office of Education and the nonprofit Monarch School Project, a 501(c)(3) corporation. Nearly 300 students attend Monarch School each day. In addition, we serve approximately 167 families and 91 alumni throughout the school year.
Monarch School is the only comprehensive K-12 school in the U.S. developed specifically to serve unhoused students and their families. Our school is a unique model both locally and nationwide that combines a public-school setting with robust social care.
***TENTATIVE DATES (subject to change):
1st Interviews: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
2nd Interviews: Friday, January 9, 2026
***Minimum qualifications under review
Education and Experience and Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials:
Education and Experience:
Education: Master’s degree in education, education administration, or a closely related field; and,
Experience: Four (4) years of effective teaching experience that includes both instructional and leadership experience. Experience conducting IEP Meetings. Experience with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions (PBIS), and trauma-informed care is required. Experience working with English Language Development (ELD) students is required.
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Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in education, education administration, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of effective school teaching experience that includes both instructional and leadership experience. Experience conducting IEP Meetings, as well as experience with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions (PBIS), and trauma-informed care is required. Experience working with English Language Development (ELD) students is required.
Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials:
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Valid California Teaching Credential
- Valid CLAD certification/EL Authorization
- Valid California Driver’s License
* Applicants who currently hold a valid Certificate of Eligibility or meet all requirements for an Administrative Services Credential (CL-574c) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) are welcome to apply. Proof of current eligibility must be submitted at the time of application. Please note: In-progress applications/exams or pending recommendations will not be accepted.
To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:
- Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
- Letter of Introduction
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
- Copy of valid California Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Copy of valid California Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Copy of valid CLAD certification/EL Authorization
- Copy of transcripts verifying Master's degree (or higher) in education, educational administration or related field
- Any certifications you would like considered
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*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
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About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe
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