School Site Principal 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
The School Site Principal is an administrator management position with full operational responsibility for school site operations in a junior high setting. The Principal plans, directs, and coordinates school activities and provides leadership to subject matter specialists, first-line administrators, teachers, credentialed professionals, and classified staff. The role includes overseeing budget administration, educational and categorical programs, and school facilities to promote a safe learning environment. The Principal is an appointed administrator responsible for academic and financial planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs, and ensuring school activities meet current and future education and District goals. The role requires creativity and judgment in interpreting education code, District, and academic policies that affect student achievement, teacher success, and budget allocations. The position is available in November 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year. The salary range is $137,357–$166,516 for 204 working days per year at eight hours per day. Additional days, evenings, and weekends may be needed to perform job duties. The District may require a selected Principal to participate in spring and/or summer training activities, with additional compensation provided if applicable.
Requirements
- Valid California Teaching Credential.
- Valid Administrative Services Credential.
- Master's degree from an accredited university, with major coursework in Education or a related field.
- At least five years of successful classroom teaching and/or coaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- Administrator experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and implement curriculum to meet academic standards and enhance student performance.
- Provide professional learning to support curriculum alignment.
- Analyze academic, social-emotional, and multi-tiered system of support data to assess student achievement.
- Build and maintain positive school and community relationships, respond to parent concerns, and communicate through forums, meetings, and newsletters.
- Establish and promote programs that ensure a safe learning environment and the safety of students and staff.
- Develop a budget aligned with District and site goals, including cost analysis and cost-effective management of the school site, equipment, expansion, and modernization.
- Communicate and implement student conduct standards based on District guidelines, and orient students and parents to behaviors and consequences.
- Supervise and evaluate teaching, specialist, and support staff performance.
- Develop and communicate standards of ethics, professionalism, and service delivery that support school goals and objectives.
- Direct teachers, staff, and student programs and services.
- Conduct classroom visits and observations and provide constructive recommendations.
- Prepare, coordinate, and participate in developing the master schedule, room assignments, school events, and department schedules to optimize staff and facility use.
- Supervise and manage facilities and personnel on a day-to-day basis.
- Plan and direct programs and ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal regulations.
- Coordinate educational program activities with District departments and outside agencies, and provide parent outreach.
- Attend required District meetings and participate with colleagues and support staff in learning, planning, budget reviews, and problem solving.
- Coordinate school-wide activities and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objective of the position.
Benefits
- The District contributes up to $22,006.20 per year toward family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans, and a life insurance plan for the employee only.
- $2,500 annual stipend for a doctorate degree.
- Longevity stipend of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service.
- Additional compensation may be provided for required spring and/or summer training activities, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
