Alpha Public Schools · 1 month ago
Principal in Residence (26-27)
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expAlpha Public Schools is a public charter school network in East San José focused on providing outstanding education to TK-12th grade students. The Principal in Residence (PIR) will work alongside school leaders to develop necessary skills for future principal roles while ensuring students meet key academic milestones and supporting school-wide leadership responsibilities.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Provide High-Impact Coaching to Assistant Principals and/or Teachers
Lead School-Wide Data Cycles
Strengthen Alignment and Collaboration Across the School Leadership Team
Execute Additional School Leadership Responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and CA Teaching Credential (Required)
Demonstrated ability to drive academic results directly (minimum 3–5 years of effective teaching experience) and through others (in a leadership role)
Proven commitment to APS' mission and vision and to personal leadership development, aligned with the desire to become an APS principal within 1–2 years
Deep understanding of the California Common Core Standards, best practices, and research-based teaching strategies, with the ability to apply this understanding to high-impact coaching and feedback cycles
Demonstrated ability to provide high-impact coaching through data analysis, informed observations, and deep listening, resulting in identification of high-leverage skills and practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, supporting the ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership and network staff
Demonstrated ability to balance professional development and support with accountability for school leaders and/or teachers
Strong emotional agility and demonstrated ability to quickly build trust and establish productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders—including school leaders, teachers, network colleagues, families, and students
Preferred
Administrative Credential Preferred
Progressively responsible school leadership experience, inclusive of instructional leadership and coaching roles, with at least three years in a leadership role (preferred: experience supporting grades TK–8)
Benefits
Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
Retirement benefits with matching options
Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away
Company
Alpha Public Schools
Alpha Public Schools is a network of open enrollment public charter schools serving the high-need communities.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shara Hegde
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Paige
Chief Financial Officer
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