Assistant Principal for Academics

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : \t\tAssistant Principal for Academics

SUPERVISED BY : \t\tPrincipal

FLSA STATUS : \t\t Exempt, Full-Time Regular

WORK CALENDAR : \t11 Month

EFFECTIVE DATE : \t\tJuly 1, 2025

COMPENSATION : \t\t$125,000 - $175,000

Position Summary

The Assistant Principal for Academics (APA) is primarily responsible for the leadership, direction, and development of the school’s academic program, including the curriculum, instruction, master schedule, and assessment. The APA creates and nurtures a positive learning environment for all students and is responsible for the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of the academic faculty. The APA ensures that the quality of the academic curriculum consistently reflects the mission and Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) of the school as delineated in the Faculty Handbook, the school’s Strategic Plan, and other pertinent documents.

As a key member of the Administrative Team, the APA articulates the vision, priorities, and evolution of the academic program to both internal and external stakeholders. The APA supervises and collaborates with academic directors and department chairs to support faculty growth, professional learning, and innovation across disciplines.

Through this leadership, the APA fosters a rigorous, student-centered academic environment that challenges students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. By cultivating an outstanding faculty and a broad range of learning opportunities, the APA ensures that Sacred Heart Cathedral graduates are prepared for success in college and life; to serve as leaders in their respective communities.

Essential Duties, Roles and Responsibilities :

School Mission and Leadership

• Models in word and deed the school’s Lasallian Vincentian Catholic (LVC) mission;
• Motivates, encourages, and supports others to animate and advance the school’s mission;
• Develops, evaluates, and continually updates a rigorous academic program which explicitly integrates the LVC mission of the school in all academic policies, procedures, departments and courses;
• Invests in the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers through ongoing formation of self and others;
• Participates in regular Administrative Team meetings to plan and promote the vision, philosophy, strategic plan, mission, and Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs) of the school;
• Serves as an administrative officer for the faculty and staff, ensuring communication, implementation and adherence to school policies and professional expectations;
• Serves as an administrative officer for the student body, ensuring communication, implementation and adherence to school policies and behavioral expectations;
• Facilitates timely communication with parents about school and academic matters;
• In collaboration with Human Resources and the Principal, provides leadership in professionally mediating issues or concerns between employees and between employees and students or parents;
• Works collaboratively with the President and Principal in the development of the annual school budget;
• Works collaboratively with the Admissions Team to review and select students for admissions;
• Works collaboratively with school leadership in the annual development of the Master Calendar;
• Represents the school with various outside agencies (e.g., WCEA, WASC, Archdiocesan committees) as appropriate;
• Assists with the coordination, oversight, and successful completion of the various accreditation processes from governing organizations.

Personnel : Hiring, Professional Development and Evaluation

Academic Program

Qualifications & Skills :

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : 11 FTE (Academic Resource Program Director, Academic Department Chairs, Director of Learning Innovation, Director of Library and Information Services, Director of New Faculty Formation, Director of Piro Program, Director of Studies, Directors of DePaul Scholar Program and Inquiry and Innovation Program, Registrar, Standardized Testing Coordinator, Wellness Counselor / Mental Health Specialist) and all faculty and operational staff as a member of the Administrative Team.

Certifications and / or Licensure

CA Teaching Credential

CA Administrative Credential preferred

Education and / or Experience :

Master’s Degree in Education or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Doctoral Degree in Education preferred

Notice of Non-DIscrimination : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all employees of Sacred Heart Cathedral shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.