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# Assistant Principal - Instruction (Middle School, Equitas Academy #4) at Equitas Academy Charter Schools

- **Company:** Equitas Academy Charter Schools
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-02-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/equitasacademy/ff041480-5ef2-48b8-a3a5-50e3a058368c

## Job description

This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated future openings. While we may not have an immediate vacancy, we review applications on a rolling basis and reach out as roles become available.

Reporting Relationships The Assistant Principal - Instruction will report to the Principal. At the Principal’s discretion, the Assistant Principal will be assigned to supervise other school-based faculty and staff members.

The Instructional Specialist will provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to educators to improve inclusive practices, language acquisition programs, literacy instruction, and teacher retention strategies. This role will focus on implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that support diverse learners, including students with exceptional needs and English learners, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education. The Instructional Specialist will collaborate with educators, administrators, and stakeholders to build capacity, enhance instructional effectiveness, and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. As an administrator and key member of the school leadership team, this role also supervises staff and provides strategic input on school wide initiatives.

Coaching, Professional Development, and Teacher Retention Strategies (60%):

- Provide coaching to teachers in alignment with the Equitas coaching model and systems.
- Conducts regular classroom observations, providing actionable feedback aligned to agreed-upon goals, job responsibilities, and rubrics.
- Coach and mentor teachers to further social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom and educator self-efficacy.
- Co-design individualized professional learning plans to support the growth and development of teachers with a focus on developing and retaining novice teachers
- Provide model/demonstration lessons for in-person observation; create videos modeling Equitas Signature Strategies.
- Provide coaching and modeling of instructional strategies that enhance reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills across disciplines.
- Promote teacher self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making skills.
- Design and lead professional learning communities and collaborative opportunities to support educators in sustaining high-quality teaching practices.
- Create and facilitate professional development aligned to curriculum and instructional initiatives, informed by assessment data.
- Support initiatives aimed at professional growth to enhance teacher retention and job satisfaction.
- Support educators in implementing high-quality, standards-aligned instruction in literacy across all subject areas, including English language arts, social science, science, and mathematics.

Inclusive Practices, Special Education Support and Emergent Bilingual Support (20%):

- Supports Adelante Instructors with student selection, intervention alignment to the school day and progress monitoring academic impact
- Implement strategies to improve inclusive practices, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support diverse learners.
- Supports teachers in meeting the needs of Scholars with Disabilities and Emergent Bilingual Scholars.
- Provide professional development on best practices for differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom strategies.
- Collaborate with special education teams and general education teachers to support students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum.
- Support educators in integrating language development strategies across content areas.
- Provide training on instructional strategies to enhance language development and ensure alignment with state and federal guidelines for English learners.
- Strengthen capacity for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.

Serves as a Member of the School Leadership Team (20%)

- Participate as an active member of the school leadership leadership team, including responding to student and teacher needs
- Supervise teachers and staff members as assigned by the principal
- Meet regularly with School Principal to discuss progress of direct reports
- Serve as the Principal’s designee in the Principal’s absence and in relation to matters delegated by the Principal
- Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- A strong alignment with Equitas Academy’s vision, mission, and values.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) and a desire to empower those who experience marginalization.
- Adaptive leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate trusting, supportive relationships with students and adults.
- Ability to manage a busy schedule with shifting priorities while being present for others and maintaining personal wellbeing; ability to calibrate emotional responses, adjusting tone and actions as needed.
- Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to high standards while also prioritizing wellness, sustainability and positive relationships; ability to use appropriate strategies to recover physically and renew mentally and emotionally
- Strong knowledge of inclusive practices, language acquisition programs, literacy instruction, and content area pedagogy.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Ability to analyze data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.

## Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- At least 3 years of teaching experience (5+ preferred), with a demonstrated record of exceptional academic outcomes for scholars
- Background in coaching or mentoring teachers and facilitating professional development.
- Experience in school leadership positions, such as Grade Level Lead or Instructional Coach
- Training and/or experience in instructional coaching is preferred, but not required
- A clear California teaching credential or out of state equivalent highly preferred

Commitment to Diversity Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Specialist (Assistant Principal) Salary Scale

## About Equitas Academy Charter Schools

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A network of free public charter schools in Los Angeles that prepares TK–8 students (and is expanding into high school) for college and life through structured, achievement-based learning and strong family partnerships.
- **Entity Type**: Private nonprofit — registered 501(c)(3) charter school network; not publicly traded
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA (1700 West Pico Boulevard)
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Not publicly identified in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Education / Charter schools (Elementary and Secondary, TK–12)
- **Target customers**: B2C — families and students in the Pico-Union and greater Los Angeles communities seeking a free, high-performing public school option (predominantly serving Hispanic/Latino families; 97.6% of students identify as Hispanic/Latino)
- **Mission**: "To provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students ('scholars') to graduate from college-preparatory high schools, four-year colleges, and universities."

## Products & Services
- **Equitas Elementary & Middle Schools**: Free, public charter schools serving TK–8th grade with a structured, college-focused curriculum, school uniforms, and a school-wide behavioral code of conduct.
- **Extended School Day & Year**: An extended academic calendar filled with both core instruction and enrichment activities designed to prepare students for higher education and careers.
- **Equitas High School (new)**: Positions posted for the '26–'27 school year indicate expansion into high school grades with teachers for secondary math, English, physical education, and visual arts.
- **Avance Teacher Residency**: A year-long, paid residency program in partnership with Loyola Marymount University (LMU) that allows residents to earn a teaching credential while learning alongside an Equitas mentor teacher.
- **Family & Community Programming**: Family workshops, community events, and deep parent partnership structures (including a dedicated "traffic ambassador" for community feedback).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit organization)
- **Key Metric**: Total revenues of **$50,836,462** and total expenses of **$46,304,209** (most recent reported fiscal year, per IRS Form 990 data); total assets reported at **$116,166,280**
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
  - Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) — granted $250,000 for capacity-building and $207,000 for Impact and Innovation (2024)
  - Ralph M. Parsons Foundation — $100,000 for general support of education and enrichment programs
  - Loyola Marymount University (LMU) — teacher credentialing partner for the Avance Residency
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from 3 schools (serving 1,000+ students) to **6 charter schools serving over 2,100 students**; currently recruiting for high school teaching positions and new assistant principal roles for the '26–'27 school year; recognized as a California Distinguished School and Blue Ribbon School by the California Department of Education.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven track record**: Recognized as a California Distinguished School and Blue Ribbon School, with **81% of eligible alumni enrolled in college programs**.
- **Data-driven instruction**: A rigorous, data-driven instructional model to deliver meaningful, equitable outcomes.
- **Strong community trust**: Deep partnership with families in a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community; 38% of scholars are Emergent Bilingual students, and the model is built around equity and inclusion.
- **Transparent compensation**: Public salary scales with annual increases; teachers are incentivized to earn full credentials via a separate, higher compensation track.
- **Extended learning model**: Longer school day and year compared to traditional district schools, maximizing instructional and enrichment time.

## Strategic Focus
- **Grade-level expansion**: Continuing growth from TK–8 into high school grades for the 2026–27 school year and beyond.
- **Teacher pipeline development**: Scaling the Avance paid residency program to build a steady stream of credentialed, mission-aligned teachers (applications open by 1/31 for the '26–'27 cohort).
- **Academic enrichment & college readiness**: Sustaining the dual emphasis on rigorous academics and enrichment (dance, PE, visual arts, etc.) to prepare scholars for college and career success.
- **Leadership development**: Recruiting assistant principals focused on instruction and on school culture/restorative justice — signaling investment in school-site leadership infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven environment**: Staff work in a supportive, college-focused community where school values center on joy, community, belonging, advocacy, and growth.
- **Career growth & pay transparency**: Equitas states that employees who stay improve every year and receive annual compensation increases; salary scales are published publicly.
- **Paid credential pathway**: The Avance Residency offers a year-long, paid route to a teaching credential from LMU — an attractive option for aspiring teachers (B.A. required).
- **Competitive incentives**: Some roles offer signing bonuses (e.g., Math Teacher — Middle School: $3,000 signing bonus for immediate start).
- **Diverse hiring needs**: Open roles span teaching (elementary, secondary, special education, PE, enrichment), operations management, school safety, instructional aides, and school leadership — making it accessible to both credentialed educators and non-instructional candidates.
- **On-site culture**: All current roles are on-site in Los Angeles; the organization emphasizes a safe, supportive, and joyful school community.
- **Nonprofit impact**: Working at a 501(c)(3) may offer public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for qualifying staff.

## Sources
1. [jobs.lever.co — Equitas Academy Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/equitasacademy)
2. [equitasacademy.org — About / Community](https://www.equitasacademy.org/)
3. [equitasacademy.org — Salary Scale & Careers](https://www.equitasacademy.org/salary-scale-careers)
4. [linkedin.com — Equitas Academy Charter Schools](https://www.linkedin.com/company/equitas-academy-charter-school)
5. [causeiq.com — Equitas Academy Charter School](https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/equitas-academy-charter-school,262439216/)

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