High School Principal (9Th-12Th) 2023/24 School Year

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the role of the Principal is to support student achievement through effective instructional, organizational, and administrative leadership. The Principal of the school will assume full responsibility for all aspects of a 9th through 12th grade school site; assist in the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the school site programs and procedures; serve as a member of Management and other duties as may be assigned.

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Requirements / Qualifications

To be considered for the position, the following must be submitted with your Edjoin application: • Copy of Credential(s) • Resume • Cover Letter (specific to this position) • Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within one (1) year Education and Experience: • Possession of the following credentials: 1. A valid California Administrative Services Credential 2.

A valid California Teaching credential 3. Valid California Driver's License • Minimum of Certificate of Eligibility for California Preliminary Administrative Credential • Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience required • M.A. /M.S. or higher from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely-related field preferred. • English Learner (EL) Certification OR the commitment to obtain an EL Certification within two (2) years of hire date. • Knowledge of California curriculum for middle school/high school with an emphasis on STEM is preferred. • Knowledge of California public school education and charter school education in particular.

Comments and Other Information

Position is for the 2023/24 school year and is assigned to the High School site. The Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a TK-12 grade charter school with 2,350 pupils that prepares graduates for college and careers in the 21st century.

Our educational program emphasizes science, technology , engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills and views academics through the lens of aerospace. Our academy is located in the Antelope Valley, which has deep roots in aerospace. Our region is home to Edwards Airforce Base, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Lockheed Martin Shunk Works, Mojave Space Port and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

Come join our team and help our students continue to design, create and explore. The Charter School prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Title IX Compliance Officer:

Paul Dilger, Chief Operations Officer, 3300 East Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale CA 93550 State law requires all of our employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation. Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis based upon an inter-dermal test must be furnished at the time of employment. Public Law 99-603 (Immigration, Naturalization & Control Act of 1986) requires that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, provide proof of work eligibility.

Therefore, if hired please be prepared to present appropriate documentation verifying identity and ability to work legally in the U.S. APPLICANTS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE with their on-line application may contact the ED-JOIN HELP DESK AT (888) 900-8945 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST Keywords: TPAA, Palmdale, antelope valley, high school, middle school, vice principal, secondary, supervisor, management.

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