Assistant Principal - West Hills High School at Grossmont Union High School District
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Application Deadline
7/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/29/2026
Contact
Madison Cook
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
135,898.64 - 144,174.87 Annually
Add l Salary Info
Management Salary Schedule: Range 2 (Salary placement dependent on experience)
Length of Work Year
212 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Location/Site:
West Hills High School
About the Employer
The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students, and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers, and successful contributors of the community. The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying against and individual or group based on the employee s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 4030).
Job Summary
Job Summary
1.0 FTE To assist the principal in carrying out the administration and management responsibilities of the total school program.
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GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT B-11 PERSONNEL SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Principal/Vice Principal Primary Function: To assist the principal in carrying out the administration and management responsibilities of the total school program. Directly Responsible to: Principal Immediate Subordinates: Counselors, health clerks, teachers assistants, instructional aides, and secretarial and clerical staff, as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs, as designated by the principal, the duties of the principal in the principal s absence. 2. Plans, organizes, and directs the counseling, guidance, health, standardized testing, and articulation and orientation programs for the school. 3. Assists the principal in the selection, assignment, training, and evaluation of all assigned staff. 4. Prepares, and recommends to the principal, the master schedule including teaching and facility assignments. 5. Coordinates with the Computers and Technology Services Department all pupil service activities of the school in which electronic data processing is utilized. 6. Assists the principal and department chairpersons in curriculum development and evaluation to meet the needs of the students. 7. Provides overall supervision and direction to the interscholastic athletics program and acts as the athletic league representative for the school. 8. Maintains close and frequent contacts with students, teachers, parents, and other staff members in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. 9. Establishes and maintains liaison with law enforcement, probation, welfare, and other public and private agencies to enlist their cooperation in matters affecting student attitudes and behavior. 10. Plans and directs all recordkeeping and reporting related to student achievement, scholarship grades, test scores, health histories, attendance, discipline, and related areas. Directs the preparation of the Federal Student Survey under PL 874. 11. Develops and maintains the school s master calendar. 12. Acts as resource person to class sponsors, ASB adviser, and other staff members upon request. 13. Assists in the supervision of extracurricular activities. 14. Assists the principal and the faculty in development and enforcement of regulations for student discipline and control in keeping with policies established by the Governing Board. 15. Plans and directs a program for supervision of students engaged in extracurricular activities including assemblies, dances, and athletic contests; plans and directs a program for supervision of students at all times when they are on campus but not under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher; selects and assigns faculty members for student supervision activities. 16. Performs investigative services and gathers all the necessary data which may be required in the exemption, exclusion, expulsion, or suspension of students in accordance with the Education Code and District policies. 17. Coordinates student placement with the continuation school. 18. Develops and implements regulations and procedures for operation of vehicles, oncampus parking, fire drills, locker assignment, and vandalism reporting. 19. Assists the principal in establishing and maintaining an effective program of community relations. 20. Coordinates all registration activities and authorizes all intradistrict transfers. 21. Assists the principal in developing the local school budget. 22. Assists the principal in developing and implementing the summer school program. 23. Coordinates the school bus transportation program. 24. Provides guidance for students in all publications including yearbook, school handbook, and school paper. 25. Assists in the coordination of all graduation activities. 26. When assigned, provides service as the ROP Program Specialist. 27. Performs other job related duties as assigned by the principal Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate California Administrative Credential Revised: Page 2
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential: Valid CA Administrative Services Credential CREDENTIAL QUESTIONS? Please contact our Credentials Analyst, Martha Robles: 619-644-8027 or mrobles@guhsd.net.
To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application:
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential: Valid CA Administrative Services Credential CREDENTIAL QUESTIONS? Please contact our Credentials Analyst, Martha Robles: 619-644-8027 or mrobles@guhsd.net.
To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application:
Comments and Other Information
It is important to note, to become an employee of Grossmont Union High School District, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost). Join the GUHSD team! Guided by its core values of caring, collaboration, and innovation, the Grossmont Union High School District exists to empower each GUHSD student to build the best future.
Comments and Other Information
It is important to note, to become an employee of Grossmont Union High School District, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost). Join the GUHSD team! Guided by its core values of caring, collaboration, and innovation, the Grossmont Union High School District exists to empower each GUHSD student to build the best future.
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THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Grossmont Union High School District is a suburban high school district encompassing 470 square miles in the eastern portion of San Diego County. Major cities located in the District's attendance area are El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee, and the unincorporated areas of Spring Valley, Alpine, Lakeside, Dulzura, and Jamul.
There are approximately 22,000 students attending the District’s nine comprehensive high schools, two charter schools, one continuation school, alternative, and special education programs. The District also operates a very comprehensive adult school and Regional Occupational Program. Approximately 52 percent of the high school students are white and 48 percent come from Latino, African-American, Asian, Filipino, Chaldean/Arabic, Pacific Islander, and Native American backgrounds. The approximately 2200 full-time employees in the District, combined with hundreds of hourly employees, make the District the largest employer in East County. The schools located in the Grossmont District are Grossmont, El Cajon Valley, Mount Miguel, El Capitan, Granite Hills, Monte Vista, Santana, Valhalla, and West Hills and Alternative Education Programs such as Chaparral High School, Gateway, Middle College High School and Phoenix Programs.
The Grossmont District provides a quality educational program for its students and has a reputation for excellence throughout the state. The District continues to modify and improve its instructional program to meet the needs of the students it serves. Teacher collaboration through Professional Learning Communities increased opportunities for students in career/technical programs, comprehensive intervention programs for at-risk students, and expanded community partnerships are but a few of the programs that are benefiting our students. Last year, every comprehensive high school in the District showed positive growth in its individual API score and met requirements for AYP.
Equity and Access for All Students
All students will have access to a high quality, supportive, educational experience.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. All students will be educated in an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment.
B. All students will be placed in appropriate courses with critical monitoring of student achievement.
C. Systematic support will be implemented to ensure success for every student.
D. All students will be actively engaged and challenged to achieve their personal, educational,
and career goals.
E. All students will have access to an array of
curricular & extended curricular activities.
Collaborative Learning Environment
All staff will contribute to collaborative teams in a mutually supportive and trusting environment.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. Staff will set goals for student achievement that are specific, measurable, attainable, challenging, results-oriented, and time-bound.
B. Teachers will collaborate and reflect on classroom policies, practices, curriculum, and instructional strategies to ensure equity for all students.
C. Significant recognition and celebration of individual and collective achievements will occur.
D. Parents will take an active role in the education of their children, including monitoring. academic performance and working with staff to maximize their child’s educational experience.
Grossmont Union High School District
1100 Murray Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020
P.O. Box 1043, La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 644-8000
FAX (619) 644-3537
www.guhsd.net
Community Engagement
Grossmont Union High School District values the importance of collaborative relationships with its extended community.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. The Governing Board, Superintendent, and staff will engage the community with a common
message and purpose.
B. Articulation with partner districts, community colleges, and universities will be on-going.
C. The business community will be encouraged to continue taking an active role in the development of career/technical education and work-related experiences.
D. Collaborative work with the community and civic-based organizations will occur to coordinate
resources for student, family, and community needs.
E. Communication with parents and the community will be expanded.