JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Principal
Reports To: Superintendent

Salary: Administrator Salary Schedule Classification: Administrative Management

FLSA: Exempt (salaried)
Work Year: 12 Months - 210 or 222 Work Days

Board
Ratified: 1/21/2010

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manages and administers all school programs, including supervision of certificated and classified employees and students assigned to the school

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Implements the District-approved program of instruction by:
o Assuming responsibility for a total school atmosphere conducive to optimum student progress
o Participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the District's educational program
o Implementing effective guidance and health services for all students
• Responsible for personnel management functions of the school by:
o Participating in and making recommendations regarding the selection of all school personnel
o Making assignments of personnel in accordance with District policies and delegating the authority necessary to assist in school management
o Assisting, supervising and evaluating assigned school personnel
o Developing effective lines of communication and staff input in educational planning
• Responsible for the business management functions of the school by preparing school budget requests and administering the expenditure of funds
• Responsible for general administrative functions of the school by maintaining accurate records and preparing reports
• Responsible for school plant management functions by assuming responsibility for a healthful environment and safe school facilities
• Oversee and direct all student management functions carried on in the school by:
o Developing and implementing school schedules and assigning all students to classes
o Assuming responsibility for the planning and supervision of all student activities
• Participate in the development of policies as a member of the District administrative team and interpret school and District programs, policies, and procedures to students, staff, parents and community
• Develop and maintain productive community relations
• Assume a leadership role in change and revitalization projects
• Actively pursue professional growth activities
• Perform adjunct duties necessary to the effective operation of the District and the school

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and application of: Curriculum and instruction; instructional materials and methods; evaluation procedures; clinical teaching and supervision; resource management; and laws relating to site level management

Ability to:
• Coordinate, supervise and provide educational and administrative assistance, support, and leadership to the site staff
• Evaluate programs
• Work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all socio economic, cultural backgrounds
• Understand, implement and give complex oral and written directions in English
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling
• Drive a car

CREDENTIALS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Credentials: Valid California Administrative Credential, teaching credential, and California Drivers License

Education: Masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university

Experience: Three years teaching experience and one year of administrative related experience

SUPERVISION:

Works under minimal supervision of the Superintendent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds individually or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

This position is full time beginning with the 2026/2027 school year.
IN-DISTRICT ONLY!!!
Only current CUSD employees serving under contract are eligible to apply. Short term staff, temporary staff and substitutes are NOT eligible to apply.