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Assistant Principal - DeAnza High School 2026-2027 SY at West Contra Costa Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 3/30/2026 Contact Candace Coefield Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $124,610.03 - $151,464.27 Annually Length of Work Year 215 Work Days Employment Type Full Time Job Description /

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HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Primary Function Assists the Principal with the planning, organization, and administration of the school and the educational program. Responsibilities such as curriculum development, instructional program leadership, guidance program, helping students adjust to high school life, supervision, community relations, student activities, and/or in-service training may be assigned. Directly Responsible to Principal Supervision Supervises and evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff. Major Responsibilities May be assigned any of the following duties: 1. Assists the Principal in determining policy regarding the internal administration of the school. 2. Assists the Principal with the overall maintenance and operation of the school plant. 3. Oversees the development of the safety plan which includes the assignment of site supervisors, student supervisors, and school policy officers. 4. Assists the Principal with resolving all problems related to classroom or school discipline situations and establishing standards of conduct. 5. Assists the Principal in matters pertaining to public relations. Participates as liaison to community and district-wide activities as assigned. 6. Assists the Principal with staff administration including hiring, supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified personnel. 7. Participates in the local school attendance team, S.A.R.T.; resolves conflicts regarding all matters related to attendance. 8. Coordinates the student activity program with the academic program of the school including the monitoring of the Eligibility Standards for Student Activity Participation. 9. Monitors student progress towards graduation including participation in the Local Review Board. 10. Organizes and supervises all student government, class activities, and athletic and other events. Night supervision will be a major responsibility. 11. Develops the yearly school activity calendar and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly bulletins. Supervises distribution of all district communications to parents and students. 12. Supervises the processing of student receipts and accounts which includes the direct supervision of the cashier. 13. Monitors budgets assigned by the Principal. 14. Monitors transportation of all student activities or study trips. 15. Coordinates the use of school facilities. 16. Supervises the identification procedures of students including the lunch program and technology policy. 17. Organizes and is responsible for all arrangements for commencement. 18. Attends district and school meetings as assigned. 19. Develops the master program, arranges for the scheduling of students, and provides articulation with feeder schools. 20. Supervises the instructional program through teacher conferences, classroom visitations, lesson plan review, and teacher evaluation. 21.

Supervises ancillary personnel:

student teachers, instructional assistants, adult volunteers, tutors, teacher aides, and itinerant staff. 22. Coordinates the counseling and guidance and testing program. Major Responsibilities (continued) 23. Implements all steps of report card marking and processing. 24. Orders textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies and forms. 25. Acts as a member of Secondary Curriculum Committee, as coordinator of an assigned subject area district committee, and as a member of various special district study committees. 26. Develops and participates in programs for in-service training and professional conferences. 27.

Oversees student accounting:

attendance, permits, and identification of special student populations, and other reports. 28. Provides leadership in the development and revision of curriculum and courses of study through cooperative interaction with departments and programs. 29. Orients and assists new teachers, coordinating with new teacher support programs. 30. Assists with student welfare including medical, dental, nutritional, clothing and other outreach programs. 31. Supervises, assigns and assists substitute teachers. 32. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

1. Ability to demonstrate through training and experience the qualities of leadership essential to the successful administration of a high school. 2. Knowledge of the social, emotional, personal, and physical development of adolescents. 3. Knowledge of effective high school teaching strategies, curricular programs and materials including the curricular uses of technology. 4. Ability to use the current technology in the performance of their duties.

Education, Training and Experience:

1. Post graduate work in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. 2. Successful experience as a classroom teacher. 3. Progressively responsible experience in providing leadership in a school or district setting. 4. Shall hold an appropriate school administrative credential. Approved by the Personnel Services Division Adopted by the Board of Education, June 7, 2000 Requirements / Qualifications Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org.

Applications must include the following:

• Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site, and assignment
• Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training that qualifies the applicant for the position
• Current resume
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last two years)
• Three (3) additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of teaching/services and administrative credentials This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any vacancies.

A panel will screen submitted applications, and those most qualified will be invited to an interview. Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Interested applicants must submit an application package on EdJoin.org.

Applications must include the following:

• Name, address, home phone, message or cell phone, e-mail address, current school site, and assignment
• Letter of Interest, outlining qualifications, experience, and training that qualifies the applicant for the position
• Current resume
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (written within the last two years)
• Three (3) additional references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of teaching/services and administrative credentials This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any vacancies.

A panel will screen submitted applications, and those most qualified will be invited to an interview. Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, and Section 504

Coordinator:

Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Declaración de No Discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título

IX:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, y Sección 504

Coordinadora:

Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, and Section 504

Coordinator:

Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Declaración de No Discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título

IX:

Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, y Sección 504

Coordinadora:

Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Links Related To This Job WCCUSD View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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