San Diego Unified School District

Elementary School Principal, TK-8th

San Diego Unified School District • $80K — $100K *
El Monte, CA 91732In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative and Teaching Credentials
  • Master's Degree in Education or related field
  • Teaching experience in grades K-8
  • Strong understanding of elementary school curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and integrity in professional dealings

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in interpreting District policies and setting educational objectives
  • Plan, direct, and evaluate the instructional program
  • Supervise, assign, and evaluate teaching staff
  • Assist teachers with instructional challenges and pupil-related issues
  • Establish strong relationships with parents and community organizations
  • Oversee school operations and business management
  • Use data effectively for decision-making processes

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive community engagement
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Commitment to high educational standards
  • Access to District and regional conferences and workshops
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Job Summary

Responsible for the overall administration of the school site, including the direction and supervision of the educational program, curriculum development, guidance services, public relations, personnel, and business management in accordance with Board and Administrative policies.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible for the overall administration of the school site, including the direction and supervision of the educational program, curriculum development, guidance services, public relations, personnel, and business management in accordance with Board and Administrative policies.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides leadership to the school staff in interpreting District policies, defining and clarifying educational objectives, and stimulating high levels of job performance.
  • Plans, directs, and evaluates the instructional program in the school.
  • Assigns, supervises, and evaluates staff.
  • Assists teachers with programs and problems relating to pupils and instruction.
  • Confers and counsels with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with parents and community groups.
  • Develops a program within the school that will promote feelings of self-worth and positive attitudes toward school and community.
  • Directs and supervises the business and maintenance operation of the school in accordance with District policy and administrative procedures.
  • Coordinates the work of all support services within the total school.
  • Supervises the development and implementation of school rules.
  • Communicates with the community through agencies and parent organizations.
  • Communicates and collaborates with families in a positive and constructive manner in order to develop strong partnerships.
  • Maintains professional competency by attendance at District and regional staff development conferences and workshops.
  • Provides leadership for the establishment and maintenance of standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in learning activities.
  • Provides leadership for the creation of an effective environment for learning, especially in the areas of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
  • Uses data effectively as part of the decision-making process.
  • Other duties relating to the efficient operation of the school site and as assigned by the superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
  • Possession of a valid California Administrative and Teaching Credentials
  • Master's Degree
  • Teaching experience K-8
  • Expertise in elementary school curriculum, instruction, assessment, and Common Core State Standards.
  • Positive interpersonal skills, professional and personal integrity, and a commitment to openness and honesty.

Desired:
  • Record of being an effective, visible, and accessible educator who recognizes the importance of teamwork
  • Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with staff, administrators, students, and community members
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish/English)
  • Successful experience as an administrator
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About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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