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POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of Schools is responsible for supervising, coaching and evaluating Alliance school principals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Provide ongoing support to Alliance school principals by assisting them in developing the skills necessary to manage a successful school.
•Interpret, develop, and recommend policies and regulations that govern the overall operation of Alliance schools
•Ensure school compliance with local policies and regulations, state requirements, and Alliance policies and procedures
•Plan and provide oversight of staff and principal meetings.
•Coach principals and administrative team
•Evaluate principals
•Serve as a liaison between home office and school principals
•Develop community partnerships
•Collaborate with Instructional Team on staff development for teachers and school leaders

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Valid CA Administrative Services Credential Required
•Minimum of 3 years of principal experience with demonstrated success in improving achievement and closing the achievement gap
•Extensive experience in staff development
•Proven record of improving student achievement
•Proven record of improving student achievement by developing and implementing policies and practices that prepare all students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in college.
•Demonstrated success in developing and implementing hiring, evaluation, and professional development strategies and activities that ensure a high quality teaching and administrative staff.
•Demonstrated success in aligning curriculum, instruction, technology, and assessment to state standards.
•Evidence of success in implementing curriculum and instructional strategies that meet the needs of urban students including English Language Learners.
•Is visible, approachable and communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders.
•Keeps the interests and needs of student learning as the central focus for the work of the organization.
•Is able to build the capacity of principals to provide high quality teaching and learning aligned with the California standards.

COMPENSATION
Annual salary: $105 - $120k. Comprehensive health benefits package; includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

HOW TO APPLY
E-mail resume and cover letter to Laura Alvarez, Director of Human Resources, at lalvarez@laalliance.org. Application Deadline is 08/23/2010.