Assistant Principal of Instruction Pool
Lighthouse Community Public Schools, Oakland, CA, United States
Organization
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms, working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools—Lighthouse and Lodestar—serving nearly 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.
The Opportunity
Assistant Principal of Instruction Pool
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools, the Assistant Principal (AP) is a developing instructional leader who works with the Principal and instructional leadership team to lead middle school culture and learning systems. The AP, together with the principal and teacher leaders, will foster an innovative and progressive learner-centered school community, including leadership of specific school initiatives/systems. The Assistant Principal’s primary responsibility is to develop, coach, and supervise a subset of teachers and other staff to implement relationship-based, purposeful, and learner-centered pedagogies and systems in alignment with the LCPS Mission, Theory of Change, Graduate Profile, and Instructional Stances.
The Assistant Principal is also responsible for cultivating school culture, including serving as a champion and liaison for students and families. The AP will be accountable for managing one or more elements of the academic program/systems, with particular attention to our most vulnerable students (e.g., SPED, English learners, African-American boys). The AP will work in collaboration with the principal, dean, and teacher leaders to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the site to the LCPS shared vision and Strategic Plan. This is an exciting opportunity for a growing, committed, and equity-focused instructional or teacher leader who is energized to develop their school leadership capacity and passionate about transformational growth for yourself, the teachers, staff, students, and families you will serve, and our Oakland community.
Core Competencies
LCPS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Inspire a shared vision of college and career readiness in collaboration with the leadership team.
Ensure an exceptional education for all by monitoring and developing the academic program and by facilitating data-driven and equity-focused teams.
Encourage the heart by promoting a joyful organizational and school culture that attends to the needs of the whole child and adult.
Empower and engage the community by mobilizing families, students, staff, and other community stakeholders as partners to achieve our vision.
Enable others to act by supervising and developing teachers, resulting in retention of a diverse, highly effective team and increased student outcomes.
Innovate and problem solve by exhibiting persistence, creativity, flexibility, motivation to make change, and the ability to imagine new approaches and opportunities for impact.
Model the way as a leader for equity through skilled and culturally competent collaboration, communication, and relationship-building.
Embody LCPS core values of community, integrity, love, social justice, and agency.
Bring passion to the school’s growth as a dependable, organized, solutions-oriented, and optimistic transformational leader committed to our community.
Responsibilities and Outcomes
Supervise and Develop Adults and Teams (20%)
Contribute to building a strong, collaborative, equity-focused adult learning community, including supporting, hiring, and leading professional development for staff
Develop and lead one or more high-functioning adult teams
Supervise, observe, coach, evaluate, and develop teachers and non-instructional staff using knowledge of adult learning theory and in alignment with LCPS Instructional Stances, Framework for Transformational Teaching, and school instructional model
Support the professional development path of assigned teachers and instructional staff members, including coaching cycles and other internal, EL, and external professional learning experiences aligned to unique needs and leading to professional growth for staff
Facilitate professional development spaces where the use of data is timely, consistent, and actionable
Complete evaluation processes or end-of-quarter conferences for all supervisees using a defined process
New Teacher Coaching & Support (35%)
Mentor, onboard, and train new teachers in core LCPS practices (SLC meetings, standards-based grading, EXPO, Crew, etc.)
Facilitate teachers’ understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards
Serve as the year-long Induction coach as assigned, complying with state and local requirements regarding induction and other teacher education programs
Coordinate Response To Intervention System (20%)
Lead the RTI Team to analyze student attendance, behavior, and academic data to develop early intervention strategies
Manage and monitor the COST process for individual students, drafting intervention plans in collaboration with the student’s teachers
Coordinate implementation of research-based interventions aligned to a three-tiered framework
Collaborate with the Director of Student Services to oversee referrals of students requiring Tier 3 supports
Support teachers with implementing individual behavior/intervention plans and tracking data
Oversee and monitor 504 plans and serve as an administrator in IEP meetings
School Culture Builder (5%)
Help implement a vision and develop systems and structures to promote a strong school culture in collaboration with the principal, dean, and other leaders
Using Restorative Justice principles, collaborate to implement and evaluate a responsive positive behavior system
Collaborate with leaders and teachers to engage families in the life of the school
Build strong relationships and communicate clearly with students, families, and the community
Management & Monitoring of Select Academic Programs & Student Outcomes (15%)
Serve as manager for one or more academic programs and testing coordinator for the school
Regularly analyze key data to measure program effectiveness and address equity gaps
Support the principal in resource and budget allocation
Collaborate to design and adjust school systems toward institutional goals
Support implementation and analysis of common assessments and core curricula
Assess effectiveness of student achievement, coaching, EL Workplan, and Professional Development
Leadership Development and Reflection (5%)
Assist the principal and act in the principal’s absence when needed
Model a learner-driven stance for ongoing professional learning
Participate in professional learning experiences to grow leadership capacity and alignment of systems/processes
Engage in regular collaboration and coaching conversations with the Principal
Prioritize regular planning/work time for instructional leadership moves
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
At least 3+ years of successful elementary classroom teaching and teacher/instructional leadership experience
Experience teaching/leading in urban education serving students of color from low-income backgrounds
Valid CA teaching credential required; administrative credential preferred
MA in education, educational leadership or related field preferred
Knowledge of learner-centered curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Experience working in Oakland schools preferred; charter school experience a plus
EL Education experience a plus
Spanish fluency preferred
Environment & Physical Demands
Environmental Requirements
Able to work in loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings. Indoor/outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and travel. Air-conditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.
Physical Demands
See and hear continuously; sit and stand for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds; move about the building; occasional travel to sites for professional development.
Other Details
Supervision : This position reports to the Principal.
Time Commitment : 12-month, full-time salaried exempt position. Start date early Spring 2026 to no later than early July 2026. Compensation includes benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.
Compensation : Competitive salary and benefits package (health coverage, retirement, etc.).
To Apply
Applicants who are people of color and bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest in this position and why you are an optimal fit
4-5 references with name, email, phone number, and title
ature of working relationship
A list of all prior school-based employers and related disclosure per Education Code section 44939.5
Notes : Application screening and initial phone interviews will be on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
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Lighthouse Community Public Schools
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools we are engaged in an educational movement that goes beyond our classrooms, working to disrupt inequities by providing our students and families exceptional educational opportunities every day. Grounded in our core values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice rooted in the EL Education Model, LCPS is a leader in fostering innovative schools achieving exceptional student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning. Our mission is to prepare diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifelong changemakers. Founded in 2002, LCPS operates two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools—Lighthouse and Lodestar—serving nearly 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse is a beacon for public education and our graduates fulfill the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org.
The Opportunity
Assistant Principal of Instruction Pool
At Lighthouse Community Public Schools, the Assistant Principal (AP) is a developing instructional leader who works with the Principal and instructional leadership team to lead middle school culture and learning systems. The AP, together with the principal and teacher leaders, will foster an innovative and progressive learner-centered school community, including leadership of specific school initiatives/systems. The Assistant Principal’s primary responsibility is to develop, coach, and supervise a subset of teachers and other staff to implement relationship-based, purposeful, and learner-centered pedagogies and systems in alignment with the LCPS Mission, Theory of Change, Graduate Profile, and Instructional Stances.
The Assistant Principal is also responsible for cultivating school culture, including serving as a champion and liaison for students and families. The AP will be accountable for managing one or more elements of the academic program/systems, with particular attention to our most vulnerable students (e.g., SPED, English learners, African-American boys). The AP will work in collaboration with the principal, dean, and teacher leaders to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the site to the LCPS shared vision and Strategic Plan. This is an exciting opportunity for a growing, committed, and equity-focused instructional or teacher leader who is energized to develop their school leadership capacity and passionate about transformational growth for yourself, the teachers, staff, students, and families you will serve, and our Oakland community.
Core Competencies
LCPS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Inspire a shared vision of college and career readiness in collaboration with the leadership team.
Ensure an exceptional education for all by monitoring and developing the academic program and by facilitating data-driven and equity-focused teams.
Encourage the heart by promoting a joyful organizational and school culture that attends to the needs of the whole child and adult.
Empower and engage the community by mobilizing families, students, staff, and other community stakeholders as partners to achieve our vision.
Enable others to act by supervising and developing teachers, resulting in retention of a diverse, highly effective team and increased student outcomes.
Innovate and problem solve by exhibiting persistence, creativity, flexibility, motivation to make change, and the ability to imagine new approaches and opportunities for impact.
Model the way as a leader for equity through skilled and culturally competent collaboration, communication, and relationship-building.
Embody LCPS core values of community, integrity, love, social justice, and agency.
Bring passion to the school’s growth as a dependable, organized, solutions-oriented, and optimistic transformational leader committed to our community.
Responsibilities and Outcomes
Supervise and Develop Adults and Teams (20%)
Contribute to building a strong, collaborative, equity-focused adult learning community, including supporting, hiring, and leading professional development for staff
Develop and lead one or more high-functioning adult teams
Supervise, observe, coach, evaluate, and develop teachers and non-instructional staff using knowledge of adult learning theory and in alignment with LCPS Instructional Stances, Framework for Transformational Teaching, and school instructional model
Support the professional development path of assigned teachers and instructional staff members, including coaching cycles and other internal, EL, and external professional learning experiences aligned to unique needs and leading to professional growth for staff
Facilitate professional development spaces where the use of data is timely, consistent, and actionable
Complete evaluation processes or end-of-quarter conferences for all supervisees using a defined process
New Teacher Coaching & Support (35%)
Mentor, onboard, and train new teachers in core LCPS practices (SLC meetings, standards-based grading, EXPO, Crew, etc.)
Facilitate teachers’ understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards
Serve as the year-long Induction coach as assigned, complying with state and local requirements regarding induction and other teacher education programs
Coordinate Response To Intervention System (20%)
Lead the RTI Team to analyze student attendance, behavior, and academic data to develop early intervention strategies
Manage and monitor the COST process for individual students, drafting intervention plans in collaboration with the student’s teachers
Coordinate implementation of research-based interventions aligned to a three-tiered framework
Collaborate with the Director of Student Services to oversee referrals of students requiring Tier 3 supports
Support teachers with implementing individual behavior/intervention plans and tracking data
Oversee and monitor 504 plans and serve as an administrator in IEP meetings
School Culture Builder (5%)
Help implement a vision and develop systems and structures to promote a strong school culture in collaboration with the principal, dean, and other leaders
Using Restorative Justice principles, collaborate to implement and evaluate a responsive positive behavior system
Collaborate with leaders and teachers to engage families in the life of the school
Build strong relationships and communicate clearly with students, families, and the community
Management & Monitoring of Select Academic Programs & Student Outcomes (15%)
Serve as manager for one or more academic programs and testing coordinator for the school
Regularly analyze key data to measure program effectiveness and address equity gaps
Support the principal in resource and budget allocation
Collaborate to design and adjust school systems toward institutional goals
Support implementation and analysis of common assessments and core curricula
Assess effectiveness of student achievement, coaching, EL Workplan, and Professional Development
Leadership Development and Reflection (5%)
Assist the principal and act in the principal’s absence when needed
Model a learner-driven stance for ongoing professional learning
Participate in professional learning experiences to grow leadership capacity and alignment of systems/processes
Engage in regular collaboration and coaching conversations with the Principal
Prioritize regular planning/work time for instructional leadership moves
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
At least 3+ years of successful elementary classroom teaching and teacher/instructional leadership experience
Experience teaching/leading in urban education serving students of color from low-income backgrounds
Valid CA teaching credential required; administrative credential preferred
MA in education, educational leadership or related field preferred
Knowledge of learner-centered curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Experience working in Oakland schools preferred; charter school experience a plus
EL Education experience a plus
Spanish fluency preferred
Environment & Physical Demands
Environmental Requirements
Able to work in loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings. Indoor/outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and travel. Air-conditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.
Physical Demands
See and hear continuously; sit and stand for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds; move about the building; occasional travel to sites for professional development.
Other Details
Supervision : This position reports to the Principal.
Time Commitment : 12-month, full-time salaried exempt position. Start date early Spring 2026 to no later than early July 2026. Compensation includes benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.
Compensation : Competitive salary and benefits package (health coverage, retirement, etc.).
To Apply
Applicants who are people of color and bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
Resume
Cover letter describing your interest in this position and why you are an optimal fit
4-5 references with name, email, phone number, and title
ature of working relationship
A list of all prior school-based employers and related disclosure per Education Code section 44939.5
Notes : Application screening and initial phone interviews will be on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site. Lighthouse Community Public School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
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