2025/2026 TK-8 School Principal (Summit Academy)
Apply NowCompany: Temecula Valley Unified School District
Location: Temecula, CA 92592
Description:
JOB SPECIFICATION
PRINCIPAL - TK-8
THE POSITION
Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services - is responsible for the administration and coordination of a TK-8 school.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
? Understands the underlying philosophy for a TK-8 setting that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children and pre-adolescents.
? Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
? Administers an articulated curriculum program; conducts regular needs assessments and interprets results to staff and community, and gives high priority to leadership for inspiring curriculum and instruction.
? Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
? Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
? Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
? Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
? Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
? Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
? Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
? Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
? Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
? Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
? Implements and monitors special programs.
? Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.
? Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Desirable:
? Ability to articulate school and District policy.
? Energetic approach to responsibilities.
? Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
? Creative ability.
? Ability to accept criticism and grow as a result.
? Ability to visualize and implement change.
? Capacity to withstand stress.
? Self motivation.
? Potential for growth.
Credential:
? Valid California Administrative Credential.
Education:
? Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
? Successful teaching and administrative experience in a TK-8, elementary, or secondary setting; experience in the area of elementary or middle school curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.
WORK YEAR: 209 Days
SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.
Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer
Mr. Marble Mr. D'Errico Mrs. Dayus
Director - Compliance Assistant Director - Assistant Superintendent -
31350 Rancho Vista Road Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services
Temecula CA, 92592 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road
titleIX@tvusd.us Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592
951-506-7991 504@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us
951-506-7982 951-506-7072
PRINCIPAL - TK-8
THE POSITION
Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services - is responsible for the administration and coordination of a TK-8 school.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
? Understands the underlying philosophy for a TK-8 setting that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children and pre-adolescents.
? Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
? Administers an articulated curriculum program; conducts regular needs assessments and interprets results to staff and community, and gives high priority to leadership for inspiring curriculum and instruction.
? Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
? Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
? Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
? Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
? Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
? Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
? Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
? Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
? Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
? Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
? Implements and monitors special programs.
? Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.
? Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Desirable:
? Ability to articulate school and District policy.
? Energetic approach to responsibilities.
? Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
? Creative ability.
? Ability to accept criticism and grow as a result.
? Ability to visualize and implement change.
? Capacity to withstand stress.
? Self motivation.
? Potential for growth.
Credential:
? Valid California Administrative Credential.
Education:
? Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
? Successful teaching and administrative experience in a TK-8, elementary, or secondary setting; experience in the area of elementary or middle school curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.
WORK YEAR: 209 Days
SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.
Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer
Mr. Marble Mr. D'Errico Mrs. Dayus
Director - Compliance Assistant Director - Assistant Superintendent -
31350 Rancho Vista Road Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services
Temecula CA, 92592 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road
titleIX@tvusd.us Temecula CA, 92592 Temecula CA, 92592
951-506-7991 504@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us
951-506-7982 951-506-7072