Under the direction of the Superintendent, oversee the operations of an assigned school according to the established philosophy, policies, goals and priorities of the Board of Education; improve the instructional program, oversee and participate in personnel management activities and functions, work with the community, manage the school, and oversee the overall operations and activities of the District. The principal will provide leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of the strategic support structure necessary to ensure student achievement.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District- adopted Courses of study and curriculums that meet the needs of students with consideration given to various races, creeds and socio-economic status
Utilize available resources of time, space, personal expertise, community expertise, and staff expertise to improve the instructional program
Incorporate auxiliary services of the psychologist, speech-language hearing specialist, library clerks, resource specialist, nurse, and other district personnel to improve the instructional program
Evaluate instructional programs periodically using district and self-evaluation methods to determine status of instructional programs
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Current trends in educational materials
Current principles and practices of instructional and training methodologies for a broad variety of student learning aptitudes
Budget planning, development and administration practices
Research and report preparation techniques
Analyze problems, identify potential solutions and make appropriate and effective decisions
Please see Edjoin for the complete job description and listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification
Valid California Administrative Services Credential
Master’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred as well)
Minimum five years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Bilingual preferred
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
Resume
3 current letters of recommendation within the past 12 months
Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Complian...ce Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 20135, or by email at bscott@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426, or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org. Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.
