Newbury Park Adventist Academy: Principal, Full-Time, Exempt.

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Southern California Conference (“SCC”) in accomplishing its mission, “to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools” and its core values of integrity with transparency, engagement, stewardship, unity in diversity, and relationships & team.

The principal is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Academy and is charged with providing leadership that maintains and forwards Newbury Park Academy’s commitment to excellence, as well as providing a vision for the future. The principal is responsible for and must be committed to leadership which implements the principles of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, its denominational beliefs and particular approach to education, in all aspects of the academy’s daily operations. Daily operations include the spiritual domains of the academy; Board of Trustees goals and objectives; curriculum and instruction matters; faculty and staff performance evaluations; general academy administration and management; fundraising; collaboration with the Chairperson of the Board, School Board members and the assigned Superintendent of Schools; collaboration with NPAA auxiliary groups (Alumni Association, Foundation, and Parent Association); and collaboration with community groups for the advancement of NPAA goals and objectives. In addition, the principal oversees and works with the Treasurer to ensure sound management in all fiscal and facility operations. The principal serves as the chief spokesperson for the academy and as the Executive Secretary for the School Board. The principal represents NPAA serving on conference and union committees as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Regular attendance.
2. Oversees all Academy internal and external operations.
3. Maintains fidelity to the principles of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in all doctrinal and educational areas.
4. Fulfills assigned responsibilities as established by the Southern California Conference Office of Education and the Newbury Park Adventist Academy school board.
5. Serves as Executive Secretary of the School Board.
6. Serves as the chief liaison between NPAA and the academy’s Foundation, Alumni Association, and Parent Association, supporting each organization in their functions and fundraising efforts on behalf of the academy.
7. Serves as the instructional and curriculum leader for the school in collaboration with the Southern California Conference Office of Education and the faculty of the academy.
8. Leads in the coordination of all spiritual activities on and off the campus with assistance from the chaplain and other academy administrators.
9. In collaboration with the school’s board, develops the academy’s strategic planning initiatives and is responsible for implementing such initiatives.
10. Chairs the following committees/meetings at the academy level:
    1. Administrative Committee.
    2. Faculty/Staff Meetings.
    3. Curriculum Committee.
    4. Admissions Committee.
11. Serves as an ex-officio member of all other committees at the academy level.
12. Supervises all personnel with full responsibility for the evaluation of employee performance in a manner that is in harmony with the Southern California Conference Office of Education and Human Relations department.
13. Uses relevant data to analyze curricular and program effectiveness, developing innovative, research-based approaches that advance student success.
14. Promotes and provides for professional development activities that support faculty and staff professional growth in areas that advance the academy goals and objectives.
15. Comply with policies and procedures of SCC, including but not limited to those in the Employee Handbook, the Pacific Union’s Education Code, and the North American Division Working Policy.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be practicing members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and should possess an advanced degree in Educational Administration and Leadership or in an appropriate content area.

An MA, Med, or Ed.S. is desirable.  They must hold, or be eligible to hold, the appropriate regular teacher and administrative certificates as issued by the North American Division’s Office of Education of Seventh-day Adventists.

The selected candidate will have three or more years of successful administrative leadership at the Academy (high school) level, with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. The candidate is a proven instructional leader, capable of helping teachers achieve appropriate academic outcomes, and must have a demonstrated ability to use appropriate data in decision-making.

Experience with institutional fundraising and development is required, and experience with minority student populations is a plus. The selected candidate will need to complete a Live Scan and obtain background check clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, sitting, fine motor dexterity, talking, hearing, visual acuity, packing, lifting, carrying, and

reaching.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Extended hours and travel may occasionally be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard office conditions.

COMPENSATION

The position has a salary, within the range listed above, and benefits that are in keeping with the

compensation structure of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the Pacific

Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The compensation structure includes a full range of employee benefits, including major medical, dental and vision.

** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Deadline:

Resumes are accepted until April 16, 2026, or until position is filled.

Candidates selected for an interview may be required to interview in person.