Job Description

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and been accepted to college. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.

To learn more about Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, please visit . 

WHY JOIN ALLIANCE 

Our Principals are passionate and social justice-oriented change agents, with an underlying belief that all scholars deserve access to transformational opportunities. As an Alliance instructional and people leader, lead diverse culturally responsive teams that impact the lives of our scholars and communities. You’ll possess deep knowledge of great teaching and instruction, and demonstrate engagement inspiring diverse communities to increase scholar achievement. Your understanding of graduation requirements, college readiness, scholarship opportunities, and career preparedness will allow you to influence scholars' pathways to success. As a disruptive leader, you’ll develop and implement a school-wide plan to ensure the safety of scholars and school teams. As a people leader, you’ll bring teams and resources in ways that matter to scholars, staff, and families.

WHAT PRINCIPALS SUPPORT

Alliance Principals receive substantial professional development to continue to hone their craft, including monthly full-day professional development sessions, semi-annual network-wide leadership retreats, and ongoing coaching from Instructional Superintendents and our Chief Instructional Officer. Principals receive robust support from the Alliance Home Office to enable their leadership, including support in selecting and implementing research-based, rigorous curriculum and utilizing assessment data to drive instruction, as well as back-office support (e.g., finance, operations, HR, IT, facilities).

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR PRINCIPALS

Instructional, Visionary, and Talent Leadership

• Drive instructional excellence by setting aspirational school goals and ensuring that teachers receive appropriate, targeted coaching and professional development to meet goals;
• Prepare all scholars to apply to, enroll, attend, and succeed in college by implementing a college-ready curriculum and supporting instructional activities, and by using multiple data points and ongoing data analysis to continually revise and improve the school’s instructional program;
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate teachers via regular observations, feedback, and coaching as part of Alliance’s rigorous teacher development and support system;
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment in alignment with our network’s strategic direction;
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and respond to the data and dynamics of a school environment and adapt as needed.

Positive School and Community Culture

• Create a culture of high expectations with a relentless focus on student achievement, college and career readiness, operational efficiency, and self-improvement;
• Maintain a safe and positive school environment in which students thrive, develop, and grow;
• Develop a work environment to retain and develop exceptionally talented staff;
• Foster an environment of deep collaboration with families and caregivers, building strong relationships and encouraging their direct engagement in their students’ school experiences;
• Partner with the Alliance Home Office to secure and allocate the resources and support necessary to maintain the school’s organizational health.

Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE 

• A belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy to prepare scholars for the intellectual rigor of college and the skills required for 21st-century careers;
• Deep understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture;
• Expertise in change management;
• Expertise in building a positive and collaborative adult culture;
• Expertise in data-informed decision-making;
• Instructional expertise, including knowledge of Common Core-aligned instruction, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning, and instructional technology;
• Ability to thrive in settings with system expectations, independence, and high levels of personal flexibility;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with students and adults;
• Deep belief in growth mindset; 
• Exhibit respect and humility in all interactions;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment;
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team; 
• Ability to develop and implement organizational systems and strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred;
• Valid California teaching credential; 
• Three or more successful years of experience as a teacher or counselor;
• Two or more successful years of experience as an Assistant Principal.

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation: Alliance provides competitive salaries, which are reviewed every three years. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $133,000 - $177,500 . Please click HERE for more information on our salary schedule;
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums;
• Retirement: School staff, depending on role, may participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS);
• Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month, for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break. Regular full-time 11-month employees receive five weeks of paid leave as part of the academic calendar, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month;
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff;
• Recognition: The Principal of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to school leaders who exemplify great leadership and demonstrate unparalleled dedication to their school community, as well as their exceptional ability to engage scholars and their families to activate their excitement for education.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at For technical assistance or support with the application process, please contact [email protected].

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Staffing Team at [email protected] .

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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