Principal 219-Days (assignment at Baker Elementary School)
Apply NowCompany: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $151,611.51 - $168,765.78 Annually
Location : Baker - 4041 T Street San Diego CA 92113, CA
Job Type: Certificated Management
Job Number: PRINC-25-009
Department: Baker Elementary
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Principal will serve under the Governing Board and the Superintendent as the executive officer of the school with total responsibility to serve as the site instructional leader and to manage all affairs of the school consistent with District policy and procedures, including general control and supervision of certificated and classified employees assigned to serve in the school.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Examples of Duties
To view the detailed job description for Principal, .
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a vice-principal or comparable administrative experience and a demonstrated record of effective administrative and related instructional leadership experience as evidenced by most recent job performance evaluation.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
Valid California Driver's License and availability of private transportation.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
E-REFERENCES
Upon submission of the application, e-reference email requests are automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process may be invited to one or both of the following interviews.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico (619) 725-7225 erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward(619) 725-7225 award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall(619) 344-6420 enall@sandi.net
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Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Do you currently hold a valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent out-of-state administrative services credential? IMPORTANT NOTE: A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print your California credential(s) may be found on the CTC website at this For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
03
If you answered NO to question #2, are you currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential? Important note: you must attach verification of enrollment from the CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date or applicable verification of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) status (copy of the official score report or confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s)). I understand if I do not provide a copy of my credential and/or verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program with the anticipated completion date, my application will be considered incomplete.
04
For the purposes of verifying your California Administrative Services Credential, please provide your date of birth.
05
Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
06
AB2534 FORMAs of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. As part of the application screening process, you may be required to submit additional information relevant to AB2534. Should you be required to submit this information, you will receive an email with a link to a form to complete. Failure to submit a form for each California LEA may result in your application being considered incomplete.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
07
Describe your experience as a school administrator or other comparable leadership experience.
08
In your opinion, what percentage of a student's learning is an educator's responsibility? Please share and explain the reasoning behind your answer.
09
Describe your experience managing employee performance.
10
Your site has recently completed its first cycle of common formative assessments (CFAs) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The professional learning community (PLC) teams are struggling to use the data meaningfully to identify students for tiered supports, and your instructional leadership team has noticed inconsistent criteria for determining who gets interventions and when students are exited. At the same time, your school is working on strengthening Tier 1 instruction by grounding it in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally responsive and relevant practices, and deeper learning experiences.As the principal, how would you lead your staff in using CFA data within PLCs to make informed decisions about tiered supports? Please describe how you would ensure strong universal instruction as the foundation. Specifically incorporating UDL, culturally responsive teaching, and deeper learning. Also explain how you would support your team in establishing and applying clear, equitable entry, and exit criteria for interventions.
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Baker Elementary School has students with diverse learning needs, including students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), English Learners (ELs), and students who have experienced trauma. Please describe your experience leading student populations identified above. How will you maintain a culture of inclusivity in classrooms with all of these diverse needs?
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Location : Baker - 4041 T Street San Diego CA 92113, CA
Job Type: Certificated Management
Job Number: PRINC-25-009
Department: Baker Elementary
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Principal will serve under the Governing Board and the Superintendent as the executive officer of the school with total responsibility to serve as the site instructional leader and to manage all affairs of the school consistent with District policy and procedures, including general control and supervision of certificated and classified employees assigned to serve in the school.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Working Location is Baker Elementary School - 4041 T St, San Diego, CA 92113
- Scheduled for 219 days per year
- Position to be filled for the start of the 2025-2026 school year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
Examples of Duties
- Serve as the instructional leader on one or more school campuses.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the instructional program.
- Build relationships in order to support the skill development of certificated and classified staff.
- Develop school plans and organizational procedures to protect the health and safety of students and staff on campus.
To view the detailed job description for Principal, .
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a vice-principal or comparable administrative experience and a demonstrated record of effective administrative and related instructional leadership experience as evidenced by most recent job performance evaluation.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
Valid California Driver's License and availability of private transportation.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
- Online employment application
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Credential
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required.
- A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at thisLINK. For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
- If you are currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program, you must attach verification of enrollment from the CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date.
- If you are currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential by achieving a passing score on the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE), you must attach a copy of the official score report. If you are scheduled to take the CPACE, you must submit a copy of the confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s).
- Resume
- Assembly Bill 2534
- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
- You may be required to provide this information through the screening process. Should you be required to submit this information, you will be sent an AB2534 Form to complete via the email address on your application. An incomplete list of Local Educational Agency (LEA) may result in the disqualification of your application. A LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
- Additional documents (optional)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
E-REFERENCES
Upon submission of the application, e-reference email requests are automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process may be invited to one or both of the following interviews.
- First Interview
- Level 1 interviews for AASD members* and other candidates are anticipated to be held Tuesday, April 29; Wednesday, April 30; and Friday, May 2, 2025 via Zoom. Interview invitations will be sent via email.
- *Special Note: San Diego Unified School District Administrators Association of San Diego (AASD) members will be given priority consideration for this position based on Article 7 of the current collective bargaining unit and by applying online / submitting the required attachments.
- Second Interview
- Candidates who are successful in the Level 1 interviews may be invited to the next level of interviews anticipated to be scheduled on Tuesday, May 6; Wednesday, May 7; Tuesday, May 13; and Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in person (location to be determined). Interview invitations will be sent via email.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico (619) 725-7225 erico1@sandi.net
Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward(619) 725-7225 award2@sandi.net
504 Coordinator Eri Nall(619) 344-6420 enall@sandi.net
01
Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently hold a valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent out-of-state administrative services credential? IMPORTANT NOTE: A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print your California credential(s) may be found on the CTC website at this For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered NO to question #2, are you currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential? Important note: you must attach verification of enrollment from the CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date or applicable verification of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) status (copy of the official score report or confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s)). I understand if I do not provide a copy of my credential and/or verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program with the anticipated completion date, my application will be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
04
For the purposes of verifying your California Administrative Services Credential, please provide your date of birth.
05
Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
- Yes
- No
06
AB2534 FORMAs of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. As part of the application screening process, you may be required to submit additional information relevant to AB2534. Should you be required to submit this information, you will receive an email with a link to a form to complete. Failure to submit a form for each California LEA may result in your application being considered incomplete.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
07
Describe your experience as a school administrator or other comparable leadership experience.
08
In your opinion, what percentage of a student's learning is an educator's responsibility? Please share and explain the reasoning behind your answer.
09
Describe your experience managing employee performance.
10
Your site has recently completed its first cycle of common formative assessments (CFAs) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The professional learning community (PLC) teams are struggling to use the data meaningfully to identify students for tiered supports, and your instructional leadership team has noticed inconsistent criteria for determining who gets interventions and when students are exited. At the same time, your school is working on strengthening Tier 1 instruction by grounding it in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally responsive and relevant practices, and deeper learning experiences.As the principal, how would you lead your staff in using CFA data within PLCs to make informed decisions about tiered supports? Please describe how you would ensure strong universal instruction as the foundation. Specifically incorporating UDL, culturally responsive teaching, and deeper learning. Also explain how you would support your team in establishing and applying clear, equitable entry, and exit criteria for interventions.
11
Baker Elementary School has students with diverse learning needs, including students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), English Learners (ELs), and students who have experienced trauma. Please describe your experience leading student populations identified above. How will you maintain a culture of inclusivity in classrooms with all of these diverse needs?
Required Question