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2026-27 Assistant Principal of Operations

Los Angeles, United States

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit

www.LAalliance.org

ROLE SUMMARY

The Assistant Principal (AP) of Operations will lead school site operations and will report to the school principal with support from the Alliance Home Office Operations team. This role will lead the strategy and structures for all non-instructional functions necessary to run a high-performing school. As part of the school’s leadership team, the AP of Operations will not only lead the non-instructional functions of the school, but, in order to be effective, this role must develop positive interpersonal relationships with the entire school community, including teachers, staff, scholars, families, and visitors, and be seen by all as a leader of the school. The AP of Operations also leads and directly manages the school's operations team, which is responsible for managing finance and procurement, student data and reporting, the nutrition program, facilities, recruitment and enrollment, student health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Visionary Leadership

Sets a compelling vision and laser-focused plan for operational excellence that facilitates college-ready scholar achievement and supports progress toward school-wide goals
Sits on the school-based leadership team and supports school-wide priorities and initiatives
Serves as a thought partner to the principal in the design and implementation of school-wide systems

Operational Leadership and Systems Thinking

Ensures all district, state, federal, and authorizer compliance requirements are completed on time
Designs and manages school-wide systems, including: arrival, dismissal, transitions, nutrition and lunch, supply requests, and procurement processing
Oversees and designs systems and structures for all fiscal matters, including purchasing, inventory, budget tracking, payroll, and implementation of Alliance fiscal policies
Oversees, designs, and manages student attendance strategy using data, and leads cross-functional school-site team to meet annual attendance goals
Creates and manages student recruitment and enrollment strategy using data, and ensures the school meets its annual recruitment and retention targets through cross-collaboration with different teams
Serves as the owner of the school information system and plans and executes key inputs for attendance, enrollment, contact information, and other key data, including transfer and exit data
Oversees the school nutrition program, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility
Assesses school health and safety needs and designs emergency response procedures and strategy, while serving as the school safety officer to train staff and students on emergency procedures
Proactively plans for and oversees daily maintenance and improvements of the school facility
Develops vision for and maintains clear family communication and engagement structures
Conducts high-quality walkthroughs, observations, and audits, and uses data and trends to determine rigorous and timely strategic shifts to drive operational outcomes

Cultural and Talent Leadership

Hires, manages, coaches, trains, and develops school operations team members
Creates and executes training and onboarding of Alliance operational procedures for all school stakeholders
Designs and leads professional development opportunities for teachers and staff for non-instructional priorities of the school
Participates in cross-network operations initiatives, pilots, and projects, promoting best practice sharing across schools
Performs or manages other functions as assigned

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable
Ability to coach and develop direct reports
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Aptitude for designing and building systems and using data to adjust strategy to drive desired outcomes
Attention to detail
Ability to remain calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
Ability to treat sensitive issues with respect and empathy, maintaining confidentiality where required
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and processes as needed
Organized in work habits and able to meet deadlines
Customer service orientation
Open to feedback and growth
Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs
A deep commitment to Alliance's anti-racist, pro-Black mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, graduate degree strongly preferred
4+ years of school and/or operations experience
Certificated school-based or teaching experience preferred
Previous school-based leadership preferred
Experience managing others
Spanish fluency preferred

BENEFITS

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click
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Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and providing substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

COMPENSATION

$109,000.00 - $164,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at
JoinUs@laalliance.org
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