| Fortuna Union High School District |
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| Certificated Management Vacancy Assistant Principal Fortuna High School, 200 Days |
| Job #6336 | Open Until Filled |
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| Employing District | Fortuna Union High School District Chelsey Olivera, Executive Assistant, colivera@fuhsdistrict.net |
| Salary | Placement on the Administrative Salary Schedule based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary Range: $94,155-$124,243 (Step 1-20) |
| Job Description | https://www.fuhsdistrict.org/208971_3 |
| Qualifications | Position Summary: Fortuna High School is seeking a dynamic, firm, and empathetic leader to join our administrative team. This role is designed for an educator who thrives in a fast-paced, comprehensive high school environment and is passionate about fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving campus culture. The primary focus of this position is transforming student outcomes through proactive discipline and attendance improvement. We are looking for a leader who views discipline not just as a set of consequences, but as an opportunity for mentorship and growth. Primary Responsibilities: • Student Conduct & Discipline: Manage the school-wide student discipline program with a focus on consistency, clear communication with staff and families. • Attendance Improvement: Lead the Attendance Review Team to identify barriers to school attendance and implement creative strategies to increase student engagement and ADA. • Campus Safety: Supervise campus activities and maintain a visible presence during passing periods, lunch, and extracurricular events to ensure a secure environment. • Instructional Leadership: Support teacher growth through formal evaluations and classroom observations, ensuring high-quality instruction across all departments. • Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator between students, staff, and parents to resolve grievances and foster a collaborative school community. Required Qualifications: • Certification: Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential (or eligibility for an Internship Credential). • Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level. • Leadership: Demonstrated experience in handling student behavior management and implementing attendance initiatives. • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations with professionalism. Preferred Skills: • Data-Informed: Ability to analyze attendance and behavioral data to track trends and measure the success of interventions. • Community-Minded: A commitment to the Fortuna community and an understanding of the unique needs of a rural, comprehensive high school. • Resilient: A "thick skin" combined with a "big heart," the ability to hold students accountable while maintaining positive relationships. The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and show proof of eligibility to work in the United States |
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| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
| Return Your Application Packet to: | View Job |
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| Chelsey Olivera, Executive Assistant, Superintendent District Office Fortuna Union High School District 735 13th Street Fortuna, CA 95540  |
The Humboldt County Office of Education supports the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment