Associate Principal (Pool of Candidates)

Associate Principal (Pool of Candidates) at East Side High School District Print Application Deadline 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/8/2026 Contact Becky Laguna ... Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $131,280 / year - $168,686 / year Annually Length of Work Year 216-218 Days Employment Type Full Time Doctorate Degree Stipend $3,333 / year Benefits District-paid medical, dental and vision (includes spouse and qualified dependents). Sick Leave 12 days per year (prorated if employment less than 12 months; July 1 - June 30) Position Effective July 1, 2026 Position Location Various Sites - TBD About the Employer As one of California's largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Job Summary Job Summary The district is seeking a person to serve as an educational and community leader who is also responsible for providing assistance to the site principal in administration of the total school program. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 1.1. Assists with improvement and evaluation of instruction and curriculum; supervises attendance and student behavior; master schedule preparation; assists with evaluation of classified and certificated personnel; supervises data processing services; supervises maintenance and use of school plant; other duties assigned by principal. 2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Assists principal in all areas of the instructional program; including interpretation of test data, curriculum development and evaluation of programs and evaluation of instruction. 2.2. Supervises student discipline and attendance. 2.3. Assists in evaluation of classified and certificated staff as assigned. 2.4. Coordinates use, construction, repair and maintenance of grounds and facilities. c 2.5. Constructs master schedule 2.6. Assists in coordination and supervision of co-curricular program. 2.7. Maintains student records. 2.8. Supervises data processing services. 2.9. Coordinates articulation program with community and feeder schools. 2.10 Coordinates testing, summer counseling, summer schools and home teaching. 2.11 Other duties as assigned by principal. 3. SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED 3.1. Under the supervision of the principal, the associate principal supervises and evaluates certificated and classified staff as assigned. 4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 4.1. Secondary administrative credential 5. EVALUATION 5.1. Annually by principal Requirements / Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. California Secondary Administrative Services credential or the ability to obtain a California Secondary Administrative Services credential. 2. Demonstrated experience in a Leadership role (i.e. Teacher on Special Assignment, WASC Coordinator, Department Chair, Instructional Coach). 3. Five years of successful secondary school teaching experience. 4. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 5. Bilingual candidates preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Resume Three (3) current letters of recommendation Copy of California Administrative Services credential or verification of the ability to obtain a California Administrative Services credential Requirements / Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. California Secondary Administrative Services credential or the ability to obtain a California Secondary Administrative Services credential. 2. Demonstrated experience in a Leadership role (i.e. Teacher on Special Assignment, WASC Coordinator, Department Chair, Instructional Coach). 3. Five years of successful secondary school teaching experience. 4. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 5. Bilingual candidates preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Resume Three (3) current letters of recommendation Copy of California Administrative Services credential or verification of the ability to obtain a California Administrative Services credential Comments and Other Information SCREENING PROCESS: The screening process leading to the appointment of ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL will consist of: Step 1: ScreeningReview of online application documents to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements. Step 2: Personal Interview(s)Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate. Step 3: SelectionTop unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent.* *The Superintendent also has the discretion to appoint. SELECTION CRITERIA: The successful ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL applicant will be selected on the basis of the ability to: 1. Assist Principal in all areas of the instructional program; including, interpretation of test data, curriculum development and evaluation of programs and evaluation of instruction. 2. Assist in evaluation of classified and certificated staff as assigned. 3. Coordinate use, construction, repair and maintenance of grounds and facilities. 4. Supervise student discipline and attendance. 5. Construct master schedule. 6. Maintain student records. 7. Coordinate articulation program with community and feeder schools. 8. Coordinate testing, summer counseling, summer school and home teaching. 9. Bilingual Preferred. Comments and Other Information SCREENING PROCESS: The screening process leading to the appointment of ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL will consist of: Step 1: ScreeningReview of online application documents to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements. Step 2: Personal Interview(s)Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate. Step 3: SelectionTop unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent.* *The Superintendent also has the discretion to appoint. SELECTION CRITERIA: The successful ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL applicant will be selected on the basis of the ability to: 1. Assist Principal in all areas of the instructional program; including, interpretation of test data, curriculum development and evaluation of programs and evaluation of instruction. 2. Assist in evaluation of classified and certificated staff as assigned. 3. Coordinate use, construction, repair and maintenance of grounds and facilities. 4. Supervise student discipline and attendance. 5. Construct master schedule. 6. Maintain student records. 7. Coordinate articulation program with community and feeder schools. 8. Coordinate testing, summer counseling, summer school and home teaching. 9. Bilingual Preferred. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY