Principal, Elementary School - Leave Replacement for 2026-2027 School Year

Poway Unified School District; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District seeks an elementary school principal to serve as the educational leader and chief executive of the school, under the supervision of the Executive Director II of Learning Support Services.

The role directs the instructional program, operates the school plan, and leads staff and student activities while engaging with families and the wider community to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and California Administrative Credential required.
• Three years administrative experience preferred and five years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as educational leader and chief executive of the school.
• Direct the instructional program and oversee the school plan.
• Participate in staff and student activities and provide community leadership.

Skills

Educational leadership

Instructional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Staff collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

California Administrative Credential

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of Executive Director II of Learning Support Services (LSS), the elementary school principal serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the school, to be responsible for the direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plan, participation in staff and student activities, and community leadership.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Three (3) years of administrative experience preferred and five (5) years of successful teaching experience.

Education

• A minimum of a Master's Degree and a California Administrative Credential.

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Letter of Intent (addressed to Melissa Griffith, Associate Superintendent, Personnel Support Services)
• Copy of California Administrative Credential
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (it is recommended that at least one (1) come from an immediate supervising administrator).

Comments And Other Information

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, [phone].