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Elementary School Principal (2026-2027 School Year)
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What they do
A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$151,628 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Elementary School Principal (2026-2027 School Year) at Compton Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/24/2026 Contact Carmen Ochoa 310-639-4321 55048 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $139,295 - $169,317 Annually Add'l Salary Info $1,200 annual stipend for earned doctorate degree from an accredited university. Length of Work Year 12 months / 220 Work Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer CUSD Non-Discrimination Statement The Compton Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (Including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact
Equity Compliance Officer:
Ja'Maiia Bond, Sr. Director, 2300 West Caldwell Street, Compton, CA 90220, (310) 639-4321 Ext. 63107,Title IX Coordinator:
Carlos Moran, Executive Director, 501 Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221, (310) 639-4321, Ext. 55041, camoran@compton.k12.ca.us, and Section 504Coordinator:
JaMaiia Bond, 2300 West Caldwell Street, CA 90220 (310) 639-4321 Ext. 63107.Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Letter of interest stating your qualifications and experience related to the position for which you are applying 2.Current resume:
Important Note:
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application. AB 2534 and the Work Experience sections must be completed. 3. Three professional letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors, signed and dated within the past two years. 4. Copy of current California administrative services credential, California cleared teaching credential, and a copy of transcripts confirming your earned Master's DegreeACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Possession of a valid California clear teaching credential B. Possession of a valid California administrative services credential C. Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in education, administration or a closely related fieldPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A.
Elementary principal experience desirable; B. Two years experience as an assistant principal at the elementary level or district administrator; C. Experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership D. Five years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school, with no fewer than three years as a teacher E. Bilingual ability desirable Requirements / QualificationsREQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Letter of interest stating your qualifications and experience related to the position for which you are applying 2.Current resume:
Important Note:
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application. AB 2534 and the Work Experience sections must be completed. 3. Three professional letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors, signed and dated within the past two years. 4. Copy of current California administrative services credential, California cleared teaching credential, and a copy of transcripts confirming your earned Master's DegreeACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Possession of a valid California clear teaching credential B. Possession of a valid California administrative services credential C. Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in education, administration or a closely related fieldPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A.
Elementary principal experience desirable; B. Two years experience as an assistant principal at the elementary level or district administrator; C. Experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership D. Five years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school, with no fewer than three years as a teacher E. Bilingual ability desirable Comments and Other Information- All online application documents should be addressed to the attention of : Patrick Sullivan, Senior Director of Human Resources
- All documents must be attached in PDF format to your EdJoin application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the EdJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Comments and Other Information
- All online application documents should be addressed to the attention of : Patrick Sullivan, Senior Director of Human Resources
- All documents must be attached in PDF format to your EdJoin application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the EdJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945.