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High School Principal - APPLY ONLINE AT EDJOIN.ORG / Open until Filled
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Application
Details
Posted: 28-Apr-26
Location: MORENO VALLEY, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $166,979 - $202,954
Categories:
High School Principal
Required Education:
Masters
Position TitleManagement Salary Scheduled: 52-3
High School Principal - APPLY ONLINE AT EDJOIN.ORG / Opened until Filled
Position Definition
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Designee, the High School Principal serves as the educational leader and is responsible for leadership, administration, and management of all school site matters such as: promoting high levels of student achievement; selecting, evaluating and supervising certificated and classified employees; formulating and evaluating operations, policies and procedures; establishing and monitoring the implementation of goals, objectives and priorities; developing and monitoring school site budgets and expenditures; developing and implementing staff development; and providing recommendations to District level administration.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain an effective learning climate throughout the school. (E)
Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District-adopted curricula that meet the needs of students. (E)
Plan, organize, and implement school-wide programs, including emergency drills for the supervision, control, safety, and security of students. (E)
Maintain and improve the external and internal image of the district, its divisions, and its schools. (E)
Schedule the supervision of students on campus before and after school, during lunch, recess, and other activities. (E)
Incorporate auxiliary services of the psychologist, speech-language hearing specialist, librarian, resource specialist, nurse, and other district personnel to improve the instructional programs.
Develop and implement a master schedule.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate the performance of all personnel assigned to the school in accordance with evaluation procedures.
Adhere to board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school. (E)
Manage and oversee the site assessment programs for students. (E)
Provide instructional leadership to the staff in assessing school needs and determining objectives as the basis for developing long-range and short-range goals and plans.
Provide leadership in the delivery of appropriate staff development and the continued professional growth of faculty and staff, enhancing the instructional program's quality.
Conduct formal and informal classroom visitations and observations. Document evidence of substandard performance. (E)
Develop a public relations program to foster community involvement and support of the educational program.
Manage all personnel resources at the school site, including attracting and selecting top performers, providing professional development opportunities, developing a collaborative team culture, participating in interview panels, conducting reference checks on employee candidates as directed, and managing performance while adhering to MVUSD policy and state and federal employment laws. (E)
Develop, maintain, and oversee the school’s budget. (E)
Administer District and school site discipline and intervention policies and safety programs. (E)
Coordinate a master calendar of programs and activities.
Oversee the ASB (Associated Student Body) financial activity accounts to ensure compliance.
Coordinate student and family assistance programs with social services and other agencies through Student Services in MVUSD.
Monitor and oversee athletic programs and ensure that the booster clubs operate within the defined parameters. (E)
Attend professional meetings and other meetings regarding district business.
Plan, develop, maintain, and oversee the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
Encourage staff, parents, and community citizens to participate in school-community activities such as PTA, STEAM, Advisory Councils, School Site Council, and others.
Oversee and facilitate the WASC accreditation process.
Establish and coordinate partnerships and grants that support efforts to integrate vocational and academic programs. (E)
Oversee extra-curricular programs to provide opportunities for students.
Attend IEP and other special education meetings.
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students; oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance, and other support services; provide individual academic and personal supports to students and parents. (E)
Promote positive and effective relationships among staff, students, and parents. (E)
Plan and organize student and staff recognition events.
Communicate incidents and/or situations that might impact the district or school to the appropriate district office and/or school personnel in a timely and effective manner.
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent and/or Designee.
E = Essential
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Comprehensive organization, activities, goals, and objectives of the District.
School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other State and Federal laws.
State and local curriculum requirements.
Board and District policies, procedures, and regulations.
Labor relations laws and employee contracts.
Principles and practices of administration, policies, and procedures.
California Content Standards; California Standards for the Teaching Profession; California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders; Comprehensive knowledge of law, regulations, and procedures, including teacher credentialing and assignment monitoring.
Technology-based student information systems.
Human relation strategies, conflict resolution strategies, and team building techniques.
Counseling, guidance, and discipline techniques.
English Language Learner and Special Education strategies, requirements, and programs.
Evaluation practices and coaching techniques to evaluate quality and personnel performance.
District, State, and Federal policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Safety and security procedures.
Public speaking techniques.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and direct the operations and personnel of an elementary school.
Organize, direct, evaluate, and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff.
Direct activities regarding personnel, facilities, budget, curriculum, and instruction.
Establish, coordinate, and maintain communication with community and parent groups.
Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable laws.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and stakeholders.
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Direct, lead, and coordinate the many components of school operations.
Set school-wide operational priorities and manage time effectively.
Demonstrate effective instructional, organizational, and administrative leadership skills.
Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community.
Understand and be sensitive to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientations of students and staff.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Bilingual preferred.
Experience/Education: Completion of a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and evidence of professional growth within the last two (2) years. A minimum of five (5) years of successful full-time teaching and three (3) years of administrative and/or leadership activities at the site level. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of personnel.
Credential Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Administrative Service credential and possession of a valid California teaching credential with English Learners Certificate.
Other: Must possess a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment. Must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. Possession of and use of a personal cell phone device will be required; the district will allow for a cell phone stipend allowance.
Working Conditions
Environment
Office/school campus
Subject to frequent interruptions
May need to provide own vehicle for traveling from site to site
Noise
Indoor/outdoor
Physical Abilities
Visual acuity to inspect records and reports
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Standing/Sitting for extended periods of time
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment
Bending, stooping, and squatting
Gripping and grasping
Twisting at the waist
Climbing on step stools or step ladders
Light work: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to approximately 25 pounds
Hazards
Exposure to noise, fumes, vapors, and dust from equipment operation
Exposure to abusive or uncooperative individuals
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber
Working around and with machinery having moving parts
Experience/Education: Completion of a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and evidence of professional growth within the last two (2) years. A minimum of five (5) years of successful full-time teaching and three (3) years of administrative and/or leadership activities at the site level. Training and experience in supervision and evaluation of personnel.
Credential Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Administrative Service credential and possession of a valid California teaching credential with English Learners Certificate.
Other: Must possess a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment. Must be insurable at standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. Possession of and use of a personal cell phone device will be required; the district will allow for a cell phone stipend allowance.
The Moreno Valley Unified School District’s goal is "Excellence on Purpose." In order to achieve this goal, the Human Resources Division works toward building a foundation of employee excellence through a diverse and dedicated work force.