Associate Principal (228-Days): Assignment at Hoover High School

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District paid health and wellness for

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking an Associate Principal for Hoover High School for the 2026–2027 school year. This role involves co-administration with the Principal, instructional leadership, and program oversight.

Eligibility requires completion of the Associate Principal Level I interview process and pre-qualification by Human Resources. Salary ranges from $128,259 to $183,059 per year, with district benefits and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Three years of effective teaching experience
• Site leadership experience
• California Administrative Services Credential required

Responsibilities

• Serve as co-administrator and instructional leader at the school campus.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrity of instructional program.
• Build relationships to support staff development and school safety.

Job description

Associate Principal (228-Days): Assignment at Hoover High School

Job Description

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:

• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $128,259.12 to $183,058.92 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]

For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]