School Principal (26-27 School Year)

Company: Invictus Academy of Richmond
Location: El Cerrito
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description:\n\nSalary: $112,500 - $150,000 Job Title: School Principal Work Year: 12 months Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time Salary Range: $112,500 - $150,000 Supervisor: Executive Director _______________________________________ OUR MISSION Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive in the colleges of their choice, solve relevant problems, and communicate with confidence. _______________________________________ OUR SCHOOL Invictus Academy is a high performing independent public charter school located in El Cerrito, and we are seeking a School Principal who wants to join our team and create an exceptional school. Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content they are learning, and how it connects to their everyday lives and ambitions. We work to ensure that in every lesson, the heavy lifting is done by our students. We build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. With these relationships as our foundation, we work closely with each other to support students in meeting the highest academic and behavior expectations. At Invictus, we are eager to learn about and implement restorative approaches to support students to be their best selves. Invictus Academy of Richmond embodies humility and constantly strives to strengthen our knowledge, skills, and practice. We crave feedback and welcome opportunities to grow through observations, coaching meetings, and professional development. We are fiercely solutions-oriented. We never shy away from a problem that we must solve to achieve our mission, but always bring potential solutions to the table. _______________________________________ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Principal, in collaboration with the Executive Director, is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the successful implementation of the school's mission and philosophy, particularly in alignment with Invictus' educational principles. This role requires effective management of students and staff, fostering a culture of academic excellence and strong behavioral expectations, in order to prepare students for success in college, career, and beyond. In close partnership with the Executive Director, the Principal develops, owns, and executes on a shared vision of success. This includes overseeing and supporting teams that serve different functions on campus, such as Operations, Curriculum and Instruction, School Culture, Student Supports, and College Access. The Principal is responsible for seeing the big picture, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, creating clarity and cohesion across the team, following through on roles and responsibilities and fostering a climate of accountability and results. We are seeking an exceptional individual to execute the following essential job functions and professional responsibilities: The Principal manages and oversees all functions of the school, including the following: Instructional Leadership and Student Achievement Results The Principal sets the tone, and is an ambassador of, a powerful vision for student achievement. The Principal is relentless about achieving strong student outcomes and identifies ways to continuously impact student learning, including the following:Coach, supervise, and evaluate Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, whom own a shared vision for effective academic programming at InvictusOversee a Leadership Team that reviews and reflects upon measures of progress towards school-wide academic goals, and action plans for continuous improvementSupport effective and impactful coaching of teachers, in alignment with the Invictus Teacher Evaluation RubricEnsure academic policies and practices are aligned to a strong, rigorous vision of college preparatory academic success for studentsSupport the development and utilization of data-driven practices to grow teacher practice and close student learning gapsOversee the planning, design, and facilitation of school-wide professional development sessions throughout the school year for staff to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom. School Climate and Culture The Principal is relentless about fostering a safe and positive school environment and identifies ways to continuously impact student and school culture, including the following:Coach, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate, who owns a shared vision for a positive learning environment that supports student achievement, behavior and character development, as well as a safe, orderly, and joyful campusSupport the Deans Office to implement systems to support high expectations for student behavior and conduct, in alignment with Invictuss foundational vision for Positive Behavior Interventions and SupportsOversee and support the use of data-driven practices to collect and respond to school culture and climate dataEnsure follow through of behavior and discipline policies and practices that address student needs and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students, in service of student achievementCollaborate with the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate to address any major disciplinary issues immediately and in alignment with Invictuss vision for the use of restorative practicesOversee the use of strong systems for parent and guardian communication, including parent phone calls, conferences, events, and other touchpointsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with families, the community, and relevant stakeholders. Operational Management The Principal believes that the school must run seamlessly, with a strong attention to detail to support teaching and learning and student and staff moral and identifies ways to continuously impact student and school culture, including the following:Works with the Director of Operations who owns the shared vision for strong schoolwide operationsWork with the Director of Operation to ensure the execution of strong systems and routines to support student learning, including daily attendance, arrival, transitions, lunch, dismissal, and supervisionManage the school budget prudently, ensuring resource allocation is aligned with school priorities and goals, in coordination with the Executive DirectorCollaborate with the Director of Operations and back office team to meet compliance and reporting deadlines, as neededSupport the Director of Operations to ensure that school events and programming are mission-aligned, well planned, and staffed for effective executionCollaborate with the Director of Operations and leadership team to support high staff morale, including through planning staff events, retreats, and other programming to support teamwork and relationship-buildingSupport student recruitment and enrollment, in collaboration with the Student Recruitment and Enrollment Manager to ensure the school is meeting its enrollment targetsAdhere to Invictus Academy Human Resources policies and state/federal employment laws Student Supports The Principal believes that the school must foster a positive and inclusive school environment that supports the academic and personal development of every student, including the following:Coach, supervise, and evaluate the Director of MTSS, who owns the shared vision for ensuring effective implementation of Invictuss Multi-Tiered System of Supports for studentsEnsures student access to college knowledge, summer programming, college counseling, and other college access supportsSupport the Director of MTSS to ensure strong cohesion between general education and special education teams, in alignment with Invictuss vision for Universal Design for LearningCollaborate with the Director of MTSS to ensure resource provision sufficiently supports special populations, including students with IEPs, foster youth, newcomers, and English LearnersBuild trust with teachers in service of supporting their development, using strong interpersonal skillsDevelop and support all aspects of new teacher onboardingConduct regular classroom observationsProvide consistent, high-leverage, actionable feedback for teachers to improve practiceLeverage diverse coaching strategies to support teacher developmentSupport teachers in using data to inform instructionEnsure a high level of academic rigor and consistency of classroom management across classroomsDevelop and implement systems of accountability to evaluate teacher performanceDefine academic rigor by content area and support teachers in achieving this in their classroomsOrganize Grade Level meetingsSupport the Academic Counselor with the grading system and report cards compilationLead testing coordination and logistics.Develop and lead professional development and teacher collaboration focused on instruction, intellectual preparation, and classroom managementSupport professional development and coaching related to student supports and culturally responsive pedagogyEvaluate and oversee implementation of grading policies and systemsPlan and design summer school programming, in collaboration with Student Supports TeamSupport continuous growth of school program through identifying school-wide challenges and working towards solutionsCoordinate all benchmark, finals and standardized testing, including data analysis protocols and re-teaching plansDesign, implement, and sustain seamless execution of schoolwide routines, systems and operations in collaboration with Leadership Team membersCollaborate with Leadership Team members to design and execute events related to the academic program, such as the Semester Awards NightServe on the Instructional Leadership Team and the Leadership Team to make key decisions related to the academic and overall school programSupport the coordination and oversight of standardized state testing, including SBAC, CAST, and MAPActively supervise students during transitions such as arrival, homeroom, passing periods, lunch, and dismissal.Attend and participate in school-wide events including Back to School Night, Parent/Teacher conferences, End of the Year events, Grade Level Meetings, Department Meetings, Summer Professional Development, weekly Professional Development during the school year, and other assigned meetings.Demonstrate proficient use of technology to communicate with staff, families, and community members using multiple school-based platforms.Utilize Educational Technology platforms for curriculum development and planning.Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrate regular and consistent attendance in order to perform essential functions of the role.Collaborate with staff and leadership to continuously improve practices and address student needs effectively.Foster open and respectful communication, offering and receiving constructive feedback to enhance personal and team performance.Set and hold high expectations for academics and behavior.Develop trusting, authentic relationships with students and their families.Create and maintain a joyful, safe, structured, and engaging school and classroom culture.Demonstrate passion for the content area you coach.Encourage students and teachers to take risks and learn from their mistakes and create opportunities for students to leverage the power of their voice.Supervise and engage with students in-person to ensure student safety and learning.Uphold and model core values, including purpose, perseverance, productivity, growth mindset, integrity, leadership, joy, gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness.Perform any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.Participate in the performance evaluation process, which is based on adherence to the outlined responsibilities and qualifications. ______________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEarned Bachelors Degree.Educator or Administrator Credential holder.At least three years of coaching and team development experience.At least three years of K-12 school leadership or administration experience.Pass a Criminal Background Check through the Department of Justice.Obtain a negative TB reading prior to starting employment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSClear California Single Subject or Multiple Subjects Credential holder, Administrative Credential preferred.Our ideal candidate has at least three years of teaching experience.Bilingual in Spanish. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS This full-time and on-site position requires sufficient mobility to report to campus, work in an office, and engage with students, families, and colleagues, with or without reasonable accommodations. The role may involve light lifting, pushing/pulling, standing, sitting, and bending for extended periods. Success in this role requires working well under pressure, meeting deadlines, and adapting to stressful and unpredictable environments. The employee must effectively prioritize and organize tasks while maintaining open and respectful communication with families and community members using school platforms and technology. Attendance and active participation in school-wide events, professional development sessions, and other assigned meetings are essential. NON-DISCRIMINATION Invictus Academy acknowledges and agrees that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Invictus Academy shall not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. Equal employment opportunity shall be extended to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and dismissal from employment.

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