Assistant Principal / Lead Learning Center Coordinator
Taylion Academy
Reports to: Principal / Director of Schools
Location: In-person at our Victorville School
Credential Requirements: Must have an Administrative Credential
Overview
The Assistant Principal / Lead Learning Center Coordinator (AP/LLCC) is a mission driven instructional and operational leader who supports the Principal and Director of Schools in cultivating a safe, engaging, and academically rigorous learning environment. This role bridges schoolwide leadership with site level coordination, ensuring that daily operations, staff culture, instructional quality, and student support systems align with Taylion Academy’s purpose of bringing meaningful opportunities to underserved students.
The AP/LLCC provides direct leadership across campus operations, student discipline, staff supervision, enrollment, compliance, and family engagement. With empathy, professionalism, and strategic follow through, this leader strengthens schoolwide initiatives, supports the growth of Learning Center Coordinators, and ensures that every student is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Campus Operations and Leadership
- Oversee daily learning center operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and a welcoming school culture
- Serve as acting site leader in the absence of the Principal or Director of Schools
- Lead site meetings, PLCs, and professional development sessions
- Maintain working knowledge of curriculum across grade levels and instructional programs
- Prepare incident reports, scorecard inputs, and operational documentation
- Support implementation of schoolwide initiatives, policies, and improvement plans
Instructional Support and Student Achievement
- Support teachers in delivering rigorous, inclusive, and differentiated instruction
- Assist with MTSS implementation, IEP accommodations, and intervention planning
- Analyze student achievement, attendance, and engagement data to guide improvement efforts
- Monitor academic progress and collaborate with staff to re-engage struggling students
- Promote equitable and inclusive practices across all learning environments
Student Support, Behavior, and Discipline
- Lead student discipline processes using restorative, empathetic, and consistent practices
- Support behavior intervention plans, safety plans, and crisis response protocols
- Coordinate orientations, re engagement meetings, and parent conferences related to student conduct
- Build strong relationships with students and families to promote belonging and accountability
Staff Management and Development
- Supervise, observe, and evaluate non instructional staff and support instructional staff as assigned
- Assist with hiring processes including interviews, reference checks, and onboarding
- Monitor staff professionalism, punctuality, and task completion
- Provide coaching, feedback, and mentoring to Learning Center Coordinators and site staff
- Prepare staff for upcoming initiatives through clear communication and collaborative planning
Enrollment, Outreach, and Community Engagement
- Support enrollment growth through outreach, marketing, and community partnerships
- Conduct campus tours, orientations, and enrollment assistance
- Collaborate with the Enrollment Coordinator and outreach teams to meet schoolwide targets
- Host campus events to strengthen family and community engagement
- Represent Taylion Academy at community events and partner organizations
Compliance, Safety, and Achievement Monitoring
- Collaborate with the Director of Compliance to ensure complete, accurate, and audit ready student files
- Monitor attendance, graduation progress, and assessment participation
- Coordinate state assessments with a goal of 95 percent or higher completion
- Schedule and document fire drills, lockdown drills, and safety procedures
- Maintain up to date knowledge of CCSS, FERPA, SPED, EL, 504, SAPP, and state education laws
- Support CALPADS, state reporting, and compliance driven initiatives as directed
Communication and Family Engagement
- Maintain clear, timely communication with staff, students, and families
- Support marketing and outreach efforts through email, SMS, bulletin boards, and social media
- Manage or support updates to the school website and communication platforms
- Respond to parent concerns with empathy, professionalism, and solution-oriented follow through
- Notify families of student inactivity and coordinate pickup of materials, diplomas, and event items
Meetings and Cross Department Collaboration
- Attend leadership meetings, LCC meetings, and outreach and marketing meetings
- Participate in IEP, 504, SST, and parent teacher conferences as needed
- Lead staff meetings and collaborate on campus events and initiatives
- Engage in professional development workshops and leadership planning sessions
- Work closely with enrollment, compliance, counseling, homeschool, and instructional teams to ensure alignment
Qualifications
- Must have an Administrative Credential
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Leadership experience in education, student services, or school operations
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in SIS, LMS, Google Suite, and digital communication tools
- Knowledge of educational compliance, charter school operations, and independent study models
- Ability to lead diverse teams and foster a positive, mission aligned school culture
Organizational Alignment
Taylion Behaviors
- Humble: We leave our egos at the door
- Ambassador: We champion the mission of LMEG
- Personal Record: We lean into discomfort to grow
- Don’t Make Assumptions: We see the best in people
Core Values Alignment
- This position exemplifies Taylion Academy’s commitment to:
- Closing the achievement gap through personalized education
- Fostering a respectful, professional, and accountable team culture
- Championing the success of every student through precision, support, and integrity
At Taylion Academy, our mission is rooted in purpose and integrity. We exist to bring meaningful opportunities to underserved children, empowering them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our core values define not only how we work, but who we are as educators, mentors, and role models. We embrace every student with compassion and conviction, guided by principles that promote excellence and heart.
Core Purpose
To bring opportunities to underserved kids.
We are committed to creating access, equity, and growth for students who need it most.
Core Values
- Ambassador: We champion the mission of LMEG and represent it with pride and dedication
- Humble: We leave our egos at the door, collaborating with openness and respect
- Personal Record: We lean into discomfort and challenges as pathways to growth
- Don’t Make Assumptions: We choose empathy first, seeing the best in every person and situation
