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Overview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. 

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

The Vice Principal supports the Principal in leading the daily operations of the school, with a specific focus on student services and instructional improvement. This role is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous school environment by overseeing student support systems, managing behavioral and attendance interventions, and coaching teachers to improve instruction and student outcomes

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Services Management 

• Oversee and lead all student support services, including counseling, behavior intervention, social-emotional learning (SEL), and special education coordination (in collaboration with the Special Education Director or Coordinator).
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Culture to monitor student discipline; ensure equitable application of the school’s behavior policies and restorative practices.
• Coordinate student interventions (MTSS, RTI) and serve as the administrative lead on the Student Support Team (SST).
• Supervise and support school counselors, education specialists, and Special Education Instructional Aides, as applicable.
• Analyze and respond to data related to academics, behavior, suspensions, chronic absenteeism, and student referrals.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to support student well-being, crisis intervention, and wraparound services.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations related to student services.
   

2. Instructional Coaching & Leadership

• Serve as a lead instructional coach; observe classrooms regularly and provide actionable feedback to teachers aligned with the school’s instructional framework.
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that addresses instructional best practices, data-driven instruction, differentiation, and classroom management.
• Support new teacher induction and mentoring programs; facilitate instructional rounds and peer learning opportunities.
• Use data (formative, summative, benchmark, and observation) to guide coaching priorities and instructional interventions.
• Assist in curriculum implementation and support alignment with state standards.
• Coordinate assessments in collaboration with the Network Assessment Manager.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and high expectations for both staff and students.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Dual-Immersion Instructional Leadership on cycles of continuous improvement.
   

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as acting principal when needed and represent the school in leadership meetings and community events.
• Interview, train, supervise and evaluate staff as delegated by the Principal.
• Participate in school-wide planning, budgeting, and evaluation processes.
• Support student enrollment, orientation, and transition programs.
• Contribute to school climate and culture initiatives.
• Lead or support extracurricular programs, safety drills, and emergency preparedness.
• And other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications: 

• BA/BS Degree in Education or related field
• CA Teaching Credential. Out-of-state equivalent credentials are accepted if they are transferable to a California credential. Mandatory enrollment in the next available Induction cycle upon hiring.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential required, or willingness to enroll in a program within 120 days of hire.
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate TK–8 grade level.
• Demonstrated classroom-level achievement results
• Skilled in fiscal management
• Experience with low-income communities 

• Minimum three years working with a similar student and community demographic
• Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy, and equity
• Ability to work well within a team environment, working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
• Works well in a high-pressure environment

Personal and Professional.  Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:

• Leadership – Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one’s functional domain
• Relationship – Develop relational trust across constituencies by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents, and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
• Organization – Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast-paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
• Perspective – Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
• Professionalism – See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents

Required Qualifications: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish 
• Bilingual Authorization (BCLAD/CLAD) preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Prior coaching/mentoring experience
• Can work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrated success in building a dual-immersion curriculum
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices, school design, and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch 
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Occasional evening and or weekend work 
• Occasional travel 
• Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Clear criminal background check
• Valid TB clearance

• Highly competitive salary: $95,000 - 130,000
• Medical benefits
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan

• Reports directly to the Principal
• Salaried, Exempt Position
• Position follows 12- Month Calendar
• At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at jobs@voicescharterschool.com.  

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer.                              It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.