26-27 Middle School Principal- Vallejo

Title: Principal Division: Middle School (5th-8th) Location: ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo) Reports to: Chief of Schools Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year) Salary Scale: $128,000-156,000 (based on years of experience and expertise) Scales are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts. About Caliber Schools Caliber's Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential. Caliber graduates will be academically college ready; have emotional intelligence or 'EQ'; be critical thinkers , and have the skills and desire to be changemakers in their communities and the world. Caliber's four graduate pillars Heart, Smart, Think, Act guide our work. We are a community-based organization and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve. Our parents are active partners; frequently engaging through school events, restorative practices, and academic support. As we grow, we are looking for educators and leaders who want the opportunity to use their voice to build something new; to be a part of a team that's building something from the ground up. Our first school, Beta Academy in Richmond, CA, opened in 2014 and ChangeMakers Academy in Vallejo, CA opened in fall 2016. Position Summary Caliber Public Schools is searching for an Middle School Principal. While innovating, this role will also sustain and lead a successful teaching staff that responds to and inspires a diverse student population. The ideal candidate has been a principal in a high performing school and is ready to step into a leadership role both for Caliber and as contributor to the network's Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate is an adaptable self-starter who is passionate about ensuring high levels of academic success for all students and dedicated to Caliber's commitment to social-emotional learning and equitable practices. This leader will have instructional and coaching expertise and an exceptional ability to build strong relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and leadership. Essential Job FunctionsLeading Instruction Drive instructional excellence by setting aspirational goals aligned with Caliber's Leadership Excellence Rubric (LER) and Healthy Schools Framework and holding instructional staff including Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Program Specialists, Teachers and others accountable for implementing high leverage instructional practices Create a structure of coaching the leadership team including Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Program Specialist, and Director of Mental Health, and ensuring that staff receive appropriate and targeted coaching and professional development to implement successful classroom management and teaching strategies; Implement a comprehensive teacher evaluation system aligned with the Vision for Instructional Excellence Framework that includes regular classroom observations, goal setting and tracking, data-driven instruction, and formal evaluations drawing on multiple sources of evidence Identify strong teacher performance, drive retention of strong performers, and create opportunities for teacher and staff growth Set and enforce standards for student achievement Ensure program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals on annual standardized tests, instructional benchmarks and curriculum based assessments including but not limited to iReady, SBAC, IABs and unit tests. Monitor progress of all students by analyzing data and creating action plans, use these plans to address disparities in outcomes between student groups Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and practices Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice amongst team of teachers Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning Creating a strong culture through systems and substance Define and communicate a consistent vision for the school, both within the school's walls and the greater school community; Engage students by being a visible, high impact presence in their daily lives; Create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement with a relentless focus on student achievement, operational efficiency, and self-improvement; Direct and supervise the behavioral program of the school, instituting supportive student discipline policies to meet student population needs; Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations to ensure a safe and consistent school environment for students, rooted in Caliber's four pillars (Heart, Smart, Think, Act) and Values (Feedback, Affirmation and Validation, Collective Responsibility, and Empathy and Kindness). Operational Management Collaborate closely with the School Support Office (SSO) to ensure a safe and consistent school environment for students With the President, set and maintain a budget that ensures fiscal solvency With the SSO and School Operations teams, set student attendance and enrollment goals and oversee progress towards those measures Oversee facilities maintenance and repairs Oversee management of school records and resources Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulations and court orders. Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and public and private property Approve expenditures Fostering Partnerships and Community Engagement Support deep family engagement and communications, helping parents understand and support academic learning Work with the school services team to ensure that the instructional model and school environment responds to student and school needs (particularly mental, behavioral, and social-emotional) of students Refine our current SEL and Restorative Practices approach for a more consistent implementation; Participate in the Senior Leadership Team of Caliber Schools, and in the Instructional Leadership Professional Learning Community; Develop community partnerships to enhance school programming and attend District and Authorizer Board meetings as needed. Participate in Caliber Public School Community Actively participate in School Leader Community of Practice by attending monthly meetings, engaging in discussion, sharing best practices, and participating in school visits and school reviews. Respond to requests from the School Support Office in a timely manner, working with network staff to ensure compliance of all Caliber Public Schools policies and procedures. Conduct weekly 1:1s with Chief Schools Officer, sets the agenda, and is responsive to Caliber aligned network goals and expectations. Meets regularly with SSO Education Team and schedules regular classroom walk-throughs and co-observations including lead team meetings, school site professional development, and faculty meetings when appropriate. Talent Management Make hiring a priority year round Utilize Caliber's hiring systems and structures to ensure an equitable interview process for all candidates Recruit, interview and onboard high quality teachers and staff members Identify and retain high performing staff Work with the SSO to ensure staff are highly qualified for the roles they are in Perform other duties as required and assigned The Principal must demonstrate knowledge of, and support the Caliber Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Physical Demands: Onsite classroom format; subject to frequent interruptions; Daily routine ability to exchange information via hearing and speaking; Skills, knowledge, mental ability, and manual dexterity to carry out the posted duties and responsibilities of the job, interpret and implement school policies, rules and regulations, and make determinations relative to the effective performance of the essential responsibilities of the position; Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for lengthy periods of time to monitor student progress; Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels; Ability to speak in audible tones so that others, including young children, may understand clearly; Ability to comprehend visual and auditory input given by others; Short term and long term memory ability is required in all tasks; Situations may require lifting of up to 25 lbs. (light objects as part of classroom/office environment) Seeing to perform assigned duties with or without vision aids; • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office machinery as necessary to perform the duties of the position; Ability to bend, reach, walk, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; May be required to attend meetings or school events outside regular school hours. Reasonable and predictable attendance expected. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Work environment includes working directly with children. There are a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the employee must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. The employee must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. Qualifications Required: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a leadership role at a high performing elementary or middle school in an underserved community; Other Qualifications: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (Required) Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code (Required) CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school Preferred: Education: Valid Teacher Credential preferred Valid Administrative Services Credential preferred Experience: At least one year in a school leader role Experience with and commitment to integrated Social and Emotional Learning curricula; Prior experience in high performing charter school A proven track record of improving student achievement with data documenting improved student outcomes Demonstrated success developing school programs, curricula, and building a strong student culture Record of success in managing people and teams, coaching teachers and leaders to improve and excel, and building a positive and collaborative adult culture Skills: Strong relationship building skills; appetite for and ability to engage families and community members; cultural competency with at-risk students and families; Manages multiple priorities simultaneously to accomplish urgent and important needs; Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to keep the big picture in mind; Highly collaborative and team-oriented. Values : Caliber staff... are committed to a culture of feedback, development and continuous improvement. validate and affirm the identities, strengths and passions of each person. know that It is everyone's collective responsibility to work in service of and alongside our school communities. approach situations and people with empathy and kindness. Subject to service requirements and other conditions of participation, you will also be eligible to participate in Caliber Public Schools' health and retirement plans. The terms and conditions of these and any future plans, programs, or policies will be defined exclusively in written plan documents and provided to you in a separate document. Caliber Schools may change any benefit plans, programs or policies at any time. Caliber Public 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. Questions? Email If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

Created: 2026-03-04