Goleta Union School District – Principal, K-6

GUSD is a TK-6, nine school district located in Santa Barbara County. The salary range for this position is $136,736 – $148,994 for a 205 day work year. Position is open beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Application deadline is 6/20/2022. Please note interview dates are 6/27/22 and 6/28/22 in person. Apply at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1600361

Essential Job Functions

• Instructional Leadership:  Establishes positive school climate; assesses instructional program effectively; assists the staff in the  improvement  of  instruction.

• Personnel Management and Interpersonal Relations:  Evaluates personnel in a competent, timely manner; motivates the staff to greater accomplishments; causes the staff to work as a dedicated professional unit; involves staff in decision making appropriate to the situation.

• Community Relations: Skillfully and appropriately involves the community in school activities; maintains good community relations.

• Budget and Plant Management:  Practices sound budgetary management; follows established business procedures.

• Functions as a Member of the District Leadership Team:  Makes decisions and assumes responsibility for them; assumes and carries out district-wide  responsibilities willingly; cooperates with other staff members.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Educational theory, research, and current issues; state and federal laws and regulations governing management of public schools; child development appropriate to elementary education including motivation and discipline; California State Common Core Standards and State frameworks; State and local assessments: California Standards for the Teaching Profession and California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders; strategic planning; effective managerial skills as they relate to school administration: sound principles of learning theory and instructional methodology; the role of technology in education. 

ABILITY TO:  Provide leadership and direction in areas of responsibility; identify and analyze problems and propose plausible solutions; make decisions and be responsible for those decisions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents and district administration: use strong organizational and people skills; plan and organize; schedule, supervise, and evaluate the work of others; Analyze and explain student assessment data to inform instruction and evaluate program effectiveness; determine and implement appropriate staff development opportunities.

For more information please contact Maija Miller at mmiller@goleta.k12.ca.us

Must hold valid Teaching and Administrative Credential and Master's Degree.

Minimum 3 years experience at elementary or intermediate level.

Experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Summer School Principal or Principal Designee desirable.