Associate Principal (219-Days): Assignment at Language Academy School (REPOST)

Language Academy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District health benefits

Job summary

Language Academy School in San Diego, part of the San Diego Unified School District, seeks an Associate Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. This 219-day leadership role shares administrative duties with the Principal and oversees instructional program delivery.

The ideal candidate has a California Administrative Services Credential, proven site leadership, and sees equity as core. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; salary per district schedule and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to three years of effective teaching experience and site leadership experience.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a co-administrator and instructional leader on one or more school campuses.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the instructional program.
• Build relationships to support certificated and classified staff development.
• Develop school plans and procedures to protect health and safety on campus.

Skills

Teaching experience

Site leadership

Bilingual preferred

Education

California Administrative Services Credential

Job description

Associate Principal (219-Days): Assignment at Language Academy School (REPOST)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5864212
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This is a REPOST of a recruitment from earlyAugust 2026. Candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply (the previously submitted application will be active for this recruitment).

This opportunity is open ONLY to candidates who have successfully completed the Associate Principal Level I interview process and have been pre-qualified by Human Resources for the 2026–2027 school year.

Only candidates who have received official notification from Human Resources confirming their eligibility for the 2026-2027 Associate Principal Pre-Qualification Pool are eligible for consideration for this vacancy.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The AssociatePrincipal will act as co-administrator with the school Principal performing duties as assigned by the Principal involving major portions of school operation and to assume administrative responsibility for the school in the absence of the Principal; serve as the primary administrator for summer / extended learning programs as assigned.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Language AcademySchool . 4961 64th Street, San Diego, CA 92115
• Work Schedule: 219 days per year
• The position is on the AASD Site Administrators' Salary Schedule , Salary Plan 0703
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
• This position is bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Examples of Duties:

• Serve as a co-administrator and instructional leader on one or more school campuses.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the instructional program.
• Build relationships in order to support the skill development of certificated and classified staff.
• Develop school plans and organizational procedures to protect the health and safety of students and staff on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to three years of effective teaching experience and site leadership experience as well as a thorough knowledge of instructional strategies.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California Administrative Services Credential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email [e-mail] .

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $114,164.70 to $163,303.92 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• San Diego Unified School District Human Resources
• 4100 Normal Street
• San Diego, California 92103
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]