High School Assistant Principal

High School Assistant Principal at Torrance Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/19/2026 8:00 AM Pacific Date Posted 6/5/2026 Contact Karena Madge 310-972-6079 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $134,221 - $151,803 Annually Add'l Salary Info (Base salary w/Administrator's stipend) Length of Work Year 208 Workdays Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas.

Mission Statement:

The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society. Job Description /

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ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS 1.

Directly responsible to the principal. 2. Directly responsible for performance of delegated functions in pupil personnel, curriculum, or administration.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Assists in the administration of the District educational program in assigned attendance area and may administer a District educational program as assigned or directly by the principal. 2. Supervises curriculum development and evaluates instructional program. 3. Participates in formulation of District policy proposals. 4. Determines adequacy of materials proposed by departments in light of District policy, state law, cost, and appropriateness for learner. 5. Meets individually and collectively with department heads to disseminate information concerning policies and procedures. 6. Keeps principal informed of current research by surveying other schools in regard to new and improved methods of operation. 7. Assists with planning of master schedule. 8. Handles discipline problems and meets with parents. 9. Makes necessary arrangements for plant utilization by various departments. 10. Directs and supervises personnel assigned by the principal. 11. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the principal.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Academic a. Graduate training including Master's degree. b. Training in areas of secondary school administration, curriculum, supervision of instruction and student services. c. A valid California administrative credential. 2. Professional Experience a. Five years successful teaching experience. b. Demonstrated potential as an educational leader through contributions to inservice and research. 3. Related Experience Leadership experience in community, professional, or youth organizations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential. The documents listed below are required to be attached for this posting: Certificate Copy Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters written within the last year) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential. The documents listed below are required to be attached for this posting: Certificate Copy Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters written within the last year) Resume Comments and Other Information First-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for June 22, 2026. Selected applicants will be contacted with additional details regarding the time and location of their interview. Comments and Other Information First-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for June 22, 2026. Selected applicants will be contacted with additional details regarding the time and location of their interview. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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