Posting number: 403SCY-228235-GOL

Department: Office of Juvenile Justice

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Corrections, Education

Summary

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Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and student-centered Assistant Principal to support the daily operations of a secure-care educational program and help ensure a positive, structured learning environment for youth. This role is ideal for an educational leader who is passionate about academic achievement, staff development, and creating opportunities for student success.

As an Assistant Principal, you will work closely with school leadership to support instructional excellence, strengthen school culture, and promote positive student outcomes. You will assist with supervising staff, monitoring student performance, supporting behavioral and academic interventions, and ensuring effective implementation of educational programs and initiatives. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students can thrive.

If you are a collaborative leader who values accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.

Examples of duties

1. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Must hold a Type B or Level 2 (or higher) Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
This includes at least three years of successful teaching experience in a K-12 setting

2. Educational Leadership Certification

Must possess the following:

Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL1) Certificate issued upon completion of a BESE-approved educational leadership program and passing the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA).

Note: Level 1 is the entry-level requirement for both assistant principals and principals.

3. Additional Requirements (varies by district or school system):

Demonstrated leadership ability or prior administrative experience may be required/preferred.
Completion of training in Compass (Louisiana's educator evaluation system) along with NIET beginning school year 2025-2026.

Qualifications

The Assistant Principal assists in the administration, supervision, and operation of a secure-care educational program. This position supports instructional leadership efforts by helping to ensure effective teaching practices, positive student outcomes, and compliance with educational standards and agency requirements.

Responsibilities include assisting with staff supervision, curriculum oversight, instructional coaching, student performance analysis, behavioral support programs, and school improvement initiatives. The Assistant Principal collaborates with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to create a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment that promotes student achievement and personal growth.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

Assist the Principal in overseeing daily school operations, instructional delivery, and staff supervision
Support curriculum implementation aligned with Louisiana Department of Education standards
Monitor student progress and collaborate with teachers to develop individualized learning plans
Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school climate through effective behavior management strategies
Coordinate professional development for instructional staff and support personnel
Ensure compliance with state education regulations, testing protocols, and agency policies
Serve as a liaison between education staff, facility administration, and external stakeholders
Participate in school improvement planning, data analysis, and program evaluation

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

Compensation: $44.68- $56.04 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

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