Assistant Principal (TK-8th) 2026-2027 SY - Carmichael

California Montessori Project • Carmichael, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal of Student and School Services serves as a campus instructional and student support leader responsible for overseeing student behavior systems, MTSS/PBIS implementation, classified staff supervision, campus culture, and student support structures. The Assistant Principal of Student and School Services supports the Principal in maintaining a safe, inclusive, student-centered educational environment while developing leadership capacity related to instructional leadership, school systems, staff supervision, and campus management. This role serves as a key leadership pathway toward future principalship by providing direct experience in staff supervision, student systems management, operational coordination, and campus leadership.

Requirements

• Clear California State Teaching Credential
• Demonstrate successful leadership/administrative experience in a public Montessori elementary setting.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative Credential
• Bachelors Degree
• Montessori Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, restorative practices, and student intervention systems.
• Oversee student behavior systems, discipline processes, and student accountability structures.
• Support development of a safe, inclusive, student-centered campus culture.
• Coordinate student support processes including SSTs, 504 plans, attendance interventions, and individualized student support systems.
• Monitor student behavior, attendance, wellness, and intervention data to support proactive student support planning.
• Support implementation of social-emotional learning and restorative practices across the campus.
• Supervise, support, evaluate, and develop classified campus staff, including Instructional Assistants and student support personnel.
• Support onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management of classified staff.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and campus leadership regarding classified staffing needs, employee relations concerns, and personnel support.
• Support implementation of organizational expectations, procedures, and campus operational systems related to classified staff.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among classified teams.
• Support the Principal in implementation of campus academic goals, instructional initiatives, and organizational priorities.
• Provide instructional coaching and classroom support as assigned.
• Assist with classroom observations, instructional feedback, and campus instructional improvement efforts.
• Support implementation of school-wide initiatives, professional development, and campus leadership systems.
• Serve as acting administrator in the absence of the Principal as assigned.
• Support implementation of campus safety procedures, emergency response systems, and crisis management protocols.
• Coordinate student discipline processes, investigations, behavior support systems, and crisis response efforts.
• Support campus supervision systems and student safety procedures.
• Participate in threat assessments, student safety planning, and crisis response processes as needed.
• Support implementation of campus wellness systems and student support procedures.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student behavior, support systems, attendance, and campus expectations.
• Support family engagement activities, student events, and campus culture initiatives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative campus environment that promotes student success and belonging.
• Participate actively in campus and organizational leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Site Operations Coordinator, and Network leadership teams to support effective campus systems and implementation.
• Support cross-functional coordination related to student systems, campus culture, and school operations.
• Develop leadership capacity related to instructional leadership, organizational systems, personnel supervision, and campus management.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans through CalSTRS Pension2
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Positions
• Access to free before and after care through Club M for employees with students enrolled at a CMP campus (subject to availability; application fees apply)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health Support through Nivati

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level