Principal, Malibu High School

About the Employer

Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students.

SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity.

Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs.

The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017.

Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School.

The others are: Franklin, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, Webster and Point Dume elementary schools and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities:

All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the professional direction of the Superintendent or designee, it is the role of the Principal to serve as the chief administrative officer of a high school facility; to ensure continuous instructional improvement; to direct the formulation and implementation of operational procedures and practices; to plan, develop, and implement instructional objectives and designs, and to execute procedures to evaluate instructional program effectiveness; to plan, develop, and conduct professional development and staff training programs; to plan, develop, and carry out public and community relations programs and activities; and to perform other related functions as directed.

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Requirements / Qualifications

1.Current Resume 2. Letter of Introduction 3. EdJoin Application 4. 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Please ensure that all documents are attached to your EdJoin file

Possess, or qualify for, a valid California Administrative Services credential

Comments and Other Information

Malibu High School serves approximately 400 students in grades 9-12, and is committed to providing a world-class, twenty-first century education in a small school environment.. In a friendly, caring environment, our students are prepared to be thoughtful, insightful, lifelong learners, who are responsible citizens of the global community. Situated on the Pacific coast in Malibu, students have access to hands-on, authentic learning opportunities for diverse courses of study - from marine and environmental sciences to visual and performing arts.

A highly dedicated and professional staff and faculty is committed to ensuring students succeed in the classroom, on the athletic field, on the stage and in service to their community. Malibu High School shares a campus with Malibu Middle School, and is fortunate to have an engaged and supportive parent community. Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a Pre-K-12 district serving 8,634 students.

SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity.

Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice practices, project-based learning, transformative approaches and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, two middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs.

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