ACE Inspire Academy Charter School, Principal, Middle School

ORGANIZATION Our Mission: ACE ensures students who are struggling gain the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond. Our Vision: Students excel in an equitable educational system that equips them to make transformative choices for their families and our communities. Our Motto: Grow. Everyone. Every Day. We are looking for exceptional educators to join our team You are insatiably curious about how to motivate students to engage in learning through community building and rigorous, standards‑aligned instruction. You integrate strategies for English Learners and students with disabilities seamlessly into your lessons. Above all, you are a patient optimist – you believe that every student is capable of graduating from college. To learn more about ACE Charter Schools, please visit POSITION SUMMARY The Middle School Principal at ACE Inspire Academy Charter School is an instructional leader charged with dramatically improving academic outcomes for all students while ensuring operational excellence, financial stewardship, and a culture of accountability and support. Reporting to the Director of Middle Schools and directly accountable to the CEO for critical deliverables, the Principal will lead data‑driven instruction, develop teacher effectiveness, and foster strong partnerships with families and the community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES Key Responsibilities of the Middle School Principal include: Instructional Leadership Teacher Coaching & Evaluation: Build a high‑performing academic program centered on standards‑based, culturally relevant, and data‑driven instruction. Conduct weekly teacher observations and debriefs, documenting all feedback and progress. Complete formal Mid‑Year and End‑of‑Year Evaluations for each teacher. Celebrate growth and develop leaders for departments. Academic Improvement Plan (AIP): Collaboratively review, implement, and monitor AIP progress in partnership with the CEO. Model student‑first mentality in furthering their growth and achievement. Assessment Management: Ensure full compliance with assessment windows for ELPAC, CAASPP, and STAR; achieve and track 100% student participation rates. Conduct all staff training for mandated assessments and submit daily test completion reports to the Director of Middle Schools and CEO. Conduct post‑assessment PD sessions to review data and drive instructional adjustments. Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support Monitor and address the academic performance of students with disabilities, English Learners, and all other subgroups. Ensure all students receive differentiated, personalized instruction aligned to formative assessment data. Track student progress regularly; identify students at risk of failure and develop individualized intervention plans through the MTSS process. Collaborate with network leadership, expert consultants, Director of Middle Schools and the CEO to address high‑needs cases. Professional Development Develop and lead a comprehensive Annual PD Calendar in collaboration with the Director of Middle Schools and the CEO. Facilitate weekly Professional Development aligned to instructional needs and ACE strategic goals. Operational Excellence & Compliance Maintain systems and protocols that prioritize the safety of students and staff by following all safety protocols and communication structures. In collaboration with your Office Manager, ensure all Local, State and Federal compliance reporting is completed accurately and submitted on time. Hold weekly meetings with the Director of Middle Schools, CEO, School Site Leadership Team, Recruitment Team and other groups to ensure transparent flow of information with all groups. Governance, Safety, & Risk Management Report to the Director of Middle Schools and the CEO immediately if significant incidents occur (staff resignation, staff or student injury, emergency situations). Implement school safety plans, including all mandated drills and emergency response protocols. Lead crisis response and ensure operational resilience. Ensure strong school site governance structures (Padre Lideres (PLT), ELAC, SSC, student leadership). Staff Attendance Management Manage all Time Off Requests in accordance with ACE policies and Best Practices for Maximizing Student Success, and to ensure proper coverage and supervision of students. Manage daily teacher and staff absences, ensuring admin coverage is always available. Campus Culture & Events Oversee the planning and staffing of all student events and field trips; ensure safe supervision ratios. Require permission slips for all activities; prioritize experienced teachers for overnight trips. Responsible for oversight of school events and sports programs, in collaboration with the School Operations Leader to ensure events are well planned and executed. Recruitment, Enrollment, & Family Engagement Oversee the management of new student applications in PowerSchool before the start of the school year. Ensure Office Managers and assistants properly track new applications outside of SchoolMint. Achieve 100% participation in Fall and Spring Student‑Led Conferences (SLCs). Track SLC participation rates and submit updates to the Director of Middle Schools. Lead family engagement efforts aligned to enrollment, student retention, and culture‑building. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Commitment to ACE’s mission of advancing student achievement for historically underserved students. Demonstrated expertise in coaching, professional development, instructional leadership, and special education compliance. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Fluent in data analysis and its application to school improvement efforts. Bilingual skills (Spanish or Vietnamese) preferred. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and valid California Teaching and Admin credentials required. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Principal or Instructional Coach, school administrator or equivalent leadership experience managing programs and staff, ideally in an urban and underserved community. Proven experience delivering academic growth in Math and ELA for middle school cohorts with a high percentage of EL and over 50% SES demographic. Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience in the secondary grades (6‑12) and a proven track record of using data to increase student learning. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Talk, hear and communicate with both adults and children. In terms of vision, have close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be on campus daily; including evenings/weekends for school, recruitment, or community events; available for emergency communications evenings/weekends as needed. Must be able to walk school facilities, lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb ladders and provide physically active supervision. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This position offers a competitive salary range of $115,600 - $156,400, full health benefits package, and participation in the CalSTRS retirement system. More details can be provided upon request. TO APPLY Please submit a resume online at ACE Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr