Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The position of Principal - Alternative Education is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and directing the educational operations, activities, and services for the Community School and Court School. Principals are responsible for a wide range of management and administrative responsibilities necessary to provide instructional leadership, maintain budgetary oversight, comply with local, state and federal regulations, supervise assigned staff, establish appropriate relationships with the community and other agencies, and ensure an effective program of student education. Administrative supervision is provided by the Executive Director of Alternative Education and Assistant Superintendent of Student Programs and Services. This position is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Answers to Supplemental Questions (Note: the link for the Supplemental Questionnaire can be located on the job posting under "Links Related to this Job". Must be completed, signed, and dated)
• Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Master's degree in Educational Administration, or closely related field. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable. Must attach transcript - Diploma copies will not be accepted)
• Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential AND possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)

Comments and Other Information

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.

*As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.

If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).

Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.

These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.

Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision.