Principals

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We are seeking talented educational leaders with a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement in urban middle and high schools. Principals are held accountable for delivering student results in line with the goals agreed upon. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about being an administrator at Green Dot and view our competitive salary scale. Our school locations can be seen at

• Hire and develop school staff (certificated and classified)
• Serve as administrator and instructional leader of the school, directing and supervising the curriculum and guidance program
• Plan the master schedule of classes for students and assign members of the certificated staff
• Evaluate the performance of teachers and other school employees and coach them on their individual development
• Craft student discipline policies to meet unique student population needs
• Direct financial and human resources at the school site
• Plan school budgetary operations
• Work closely with parents and the community at large
• Initiate and implement community support and advisory groups
• Accountable for students’ overall academic performance
• Provide availability for contact with parents, students, and staff after class, at night or on weekends via cell phone or in person
• Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe, and focused
• Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development
• Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing our organization and schools (e.g., student recruitment)

• Growth mindset and love of learning
• Valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist, or Multiple Subject teaching credential; or a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; or an equivalent out-of-state credential transferable to California
• Valid CA Administrative Services credential (or Certificate of Eligibility); or enrollment in a CA Administrative Services credential program
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level, with a history of improving student achievement
• Prior experience as an Assistant Principal and other leadership roles (e.g., mentor teacher, department chair)
• Proven management and leadership capabilities, and team‑building skills
• Experience managing budgets, creating and implementing policies, and demonstrated ability in creating and managing systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Passion for improving urban middle and high schools and driving education reform
• Knowledgeable about bilingual education
• Ability to establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
• Experience planning and implementing quality professional development, and coaching teachers
• Experience strategically engaging stakeholders
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Experience making data‑driven decisions
• Experience managing multiple teams and resources
• Experience creating and monitoring strategic plans
• Dependable, humble, with a sense of humor and a rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

• Work hours:
  
  consistent attendance during scheduled hours; flexibility limited by classroom or operational requirements.
• Breaks: structured within the workday and aligned with operational needs and student care requirements; extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible.
• Physical requirements:
  
  may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students or moving throughout the school.
• Social requirements: extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
• On‑site presence: regular in‑person attendance; remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option.

Our current Principal salary scale ranges from $127,000 – $192,378, based on experience (see ).

• 220‑day work year
• Full‑time employees eligible to…