Assistant Principal

About Cristo Rey San José

Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is a Jesuit, Catholic high school that empowers students

from underserved communities in San José to be men and women for others who are prepared

spiritually, academically, and professionally to complete college and who will become

accomplished leaders committed to a lifelong pursuit of learning, faith, and justice.

Cristo Rey San José provides students from underrepresented communities in the region with a

rigorous college prep education and a unique Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) in which

students work in over 70 Silicon Valley companies.

About the Assistant Principal Role

Cristo Rey San José seeks an Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 School Year, inclusive of

Summer 2024 (and ideally beginning on July 1, 2024.

The Assistant Principal fulfills the mission of Cristo Rey San José school by working with the

principal in the management of the school, faculty, staff, students, and families with a major

emphasis on instructional leadership. This position reports to and is evaluated by the principal.

The Assistant Principal’s specific responsibilities include:

Essential Job Functions:

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of Cristo Rey

• Support and adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and

• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
• Support and assist with the responsibilities of the principal
• Oversee the academic programming of the school in collaboration with the Director of

Student Life and Executive Director of the Corporate Work Study Program

• Serve as the acting principal in the principal’s absence
• Assist in the general administration of the school
• Develop and deliver the communication, professional development, observation,

coaching, and supervision of the faculty and staff

• Oversee development and documentation of curriculum planning
• Support the principal, Dean of Students, and teachers in carrying out the disciplinary

policies and practices of the school

• Build the master course schedule and oversee the student course registration and course

the principal and instructional coach(es)

• Provide direct supervision of school sponsored activities, morning arrival, breakfast,

• Work with the Academic Leadership Team to coordinate AP, SAT, NWEA, SVMI, and

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals, establishing

• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
  

Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional

• Work with the Dean to monitor students regarding tardiness, absences, and those on

• Help facilitate faculty and staff committees, as assigned
• Observe and evaluate instruction, and providing constructive feedback on performance

using the CRSJ Educator Framework

• Oversee the preparation of faculty and student handbooks in collaboration with the

• Assign, manage, and develop the academic teams and their leaders (eg Grade Level

Jesuit Identity and Cristo Rey Mission

• Ensure that the school’s Catholic, Jesuit identity, vision, and mission drive school

decisions and positively support all school stakeholders, ensuring liturgical practices,

prayer, and Catholic culture are integrated into school life

• Allocate time and resources for the Ignatian formation of teachers

• Ensure that all members of the school community are treated fairly, equitably, and with

respect and compassion. Protects the rights and confidentiality of students and staff

• Value and actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

Instruction and Curriculum

• Ensures that all students are being challenged in an academically rigorous, college prep

• In partnership with the Principal, oversee the

implementing the Cristo Rey Academic Benchmarks,

o writing of new curricula and development of new course requirements,
o development and execution of an effective faculty professional development

program including regular faculty meetings and other formal meetings as needed

• Complete regular/frequent classroom observations, giving feedback to teachers
• Assist teachers, parents, and staff in interpreting and understanding student data
  

ninth graders (Summer Bridge), remediate students who are behind, and provide

enrichment for all students. Select and supervise academic summer program leaders and

support the hiring of summer faculty/staff

• Oversee the director and programming of Summer School and all summer enrichment

• Help facilitate Academic Leadership initiatives to improve student retention and college

• Coordinate Advanced Placement courses and testing with the Coordinator of Academic

• Lead work on vertical alignment:

teachers on unit plans in collaboration with department chairs

o Aligning test prep, academic skill work, reading and writing abilities, and other
essential aspects of unit plans

o Helping departments align AP skills and foundations to increase AP pass rates
o Development and maintaining of grading system

• Collaborate with the Principal and counselors to lead work on horizontal alignment

• Evaluate, approve, and support implementation and maintenance of educational

Student Learning and Support

• Work with the PowerSchool coordinator to ensure the effective use of the administrative

• With the Principal's Office support the implementation of bell schedules
• Teach one section of a course in an area of expertise
• Publish an on-going revision of the course catalog across different platforms: website,

catalog document, A-G approval through UC system

• With the Principal’s Office, determine teaching assignments and room assignments
• Work with the Academic Counseling Department to support course enrollment process
• With the Powerschool Coordinator, lead the process of determining the school’s instructional

schedule for the school year

• Assist Principal in the planning of school events of an academic nature, including student

• Support the Student Activities Director with the planning of graduation activities
• Serve as a member of the Academic Leadership Team and assists with general school

supervision duties including daily supervision and student life events

• Assist Principal and Accreditation Chair with school accreditation procedures of academic

Partnership with Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)

• Actively partner with the Executive Director of the CWSP to create true partnership,

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for the CWSP and its valuable contribution to student

• Plan for the integration of the CWSP with Academics, including incorporating CWSP

calendar planning, event coordination, student discipline, and school policy-making

• Engage in creative problem solving in collaboration with the Principal and Executive

Strategic Planning

• Assist the Principal and other members of the Academic Leadership Team (ALT) in

• In collaboration with the Principal, predict the needs of staff, students, and families in

effectiveness and plan for contingencies

• Assist the Principal in designing processes and systems for progress monitoring goals

Student Support and Safety

• Meet with students and parents regarding retention issues, helps counsel students in

• Collaborate with the Principal and Dean of Student Culture on major behavior issues

removal from school

• In collaboration with the Principal and Dean of Student Culture, oversee school

• Collaborate with the Principal on student counseling support, intervention, college, and

• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to ensure best practices for

teachers

o Ensuring practices with regard to shielding the vulnerable

School Culture and Family Involvement

• Along with the Principal, develop a school culture that values the unique gifts that all

ensure that parents are welcomed and an integral part of the school community

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement that focuses on high expectations and high

the standards for adult culture

• Collaborate with the Principal to develop strategies for meaningful and reciprocal family

General School Functioning

• Assist the Principal in developing and executing strategies to improve performance of

staff member

• In collaboration with the Principal, actively participate in the school’s admissions

school’s approved operating budget and mission.

• In collaboration with the Principal, identify program needs, present an instructional

approve all school expenditures within the budget

• Partner with the Principal and the Coordinator of Academics Operations in overseeing

Province, and the Cristo Rey Network

• Work with the CFOO and/or Facilities Director to coordinate the use of the school

Assume other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for Assistant Principal must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, and pursuing a master’s degree in educational

leadership or administration

• At least two years of experience as a school assistant principal or as a member of an

academic leadership team is preferred.

• Experience and excellence in educating and connecting on a personal level with students

from historically underrepresented demographic groups (including low-income, Latinx,

Asian and Black students)

• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic, faith-based education

• Demonstrated ability to connect with and engage families, including family members for

whom English is a second language

• Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead, manage and work collegially with faculty and staff

• Strong background in a rigorous, standards-based, college-ready curriculum

• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader who creates a culture of continuous

improvement

• Evidence of an ability to analyze and use data to increase student achievement

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  

member

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Some level of Spanish proficiency is required.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resumé to Christina Dickson at hr@cristoreysj.org.

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Cristo Rey San Jose is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal employment

opportunity laws. Employment decisions will not be made on the basis of race, color, national

origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex

(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age or sexual orientation,

military or veteran status or political affiliation. Employment decisions based on religious

preferences and other religious needs may be made in accordance with applicable law. Cristo

Rey also prohibits discrimination on the basis of these protected classifications.