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

San Diego High School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District at San Diego High School in San Diego, California, invites applications for an Associate Principal (228-Days) to help lead school operations and instructional initiatives for the 2026–2027 year.

The successful candidate will collaborate with staff, families, and community partners, ensuring equity, student achievement, and a safe, supportive learning environment while coordinating summer and extended learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as co-administrator with the principal and oversee major portions of school operation.
• Assume administrative responsibility in the absence of the Principal; serve as primary administrator for summer/extended learning programs.

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909880

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 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: San Diego High School . 1405 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
• Work Schedule: 228 days per