Principal - Huntington Beach Union High School District

Principal - Huntington Beach Union High School District at Huntington Beach Union High School District Print Application Deadline 7/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/18/2026 Contact Ellen Villalobos (714) 903-7000 50211 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $184,252 - $207,711 Annually Add'l Salary Info 4 steps based on 2026-2027 Administrative Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 2026-27 School Year (220 duty days) Employment Type Full Time Site or Location Huntington Beach High School Job Description /

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HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

A valid administrative credential authorizing service at the secondary level.

Desirable:

A masters degree, three years of supervisory and administrative experience at the secondary level. SALARY Administrative Salary Schedule.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as chief administrator in a large, comprehensive, four-year high school. In addition, is responsible for maintaining the school physical plant, the school budget, the certificated and classified staff, the student activity program, as well as maintaining active relationships with the community and close articulation with other educational levels.

MAJOR DUTIES 1.

Provides leadership in fostering a self-directed management climate for the entire school community. E 2. Determines financial needs of the school and administers the school budget. E 3. Supervises the implementation of curriculum content within guidelines established by the Board of Trustees and district administrators. E 4. Coordinates the development of curriculum, master schedule, and instructional methodology through the appropriate assistant principal. E 5. Provides leadership within the school's administration team to develop professional growth and in-service training of staff. E 6. Coordinates pupil personnel, guidance, and student evaluation programs through the appropriate assistant principal. E 7. Coordinates supervision of plant operation, community utilization, maintenance activities, health and food services through the appropriate assistant principal. E 8. Oversees the development and coordination of the student activities program of the school. E 9. Coordinates the boys and girls athletic programs through the appropriate assistant principal and athletic directors. E 10. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the school's program of community relations. E 11. Supervises and provides direction in the school's program of articulation with elementary feeder schools. E 12. Articulates with district administrative personnel and the superintendent; prepares reports and informs the district administration and superintendent regarding the conditions of the school. E 13. Supervises evaluation of the school staff; recommends employment, assignment, and dismissal of staff, certificated and classified. E 14. Coordinates the selection of instructional materials and equipment through the various members of the administrative team. E 15. Supervises the assignment of student teachers, administrative field work candidates, teacher aides, instructional aides, and Volunteers-In-Public Schools. E 16. Works closely with the appropriate staff members to develop a positive program for students with school and social adjustment problems. E 17. Effectively communicates with staff, students, and parents in writing and orally. E 18. Delegates authority as provided by district policy. E 19. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Office environment and classroom environment; subject to considerable distraction from constant interruptions and office.

Physical Abilities:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time, hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations, and walking to move around campus. Requirements /

Qualifications Required:

Appropriate California Administrative Credential An indication of continued growth in the field of education Appropriate training and/or prior administrative experience at the secondary level

Desirable:

Master's Degree A minimum of three years of supervision and administrative experience at the secondary level HBUHSD Principal EdJoin online application as well as documents listed below: Credential Copy (Copy of appropriate administrative credential) Letter of Introduction (Please direct letter of introduction to Morgan Smith, Ed.

D., Director - Certificated Human Resources) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation/reference) Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Required:

Appropriate California Administrative Credential An indication of continued growth in the field of education Appropriate training and/or prior administrative experience at the secondary level

Desirable:

Master's Degree A minimum of three years of supervision and administrative experience at the secondary level HBUHSD Principal EdJoin online application as well as documents listed below: Credential Copy (Copy of appropriate administrative credential) Letter of Introduction (Please direct letter of introduction to Morgan Smith, Ed.

D., Director - Certificated Human Resources) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation/reference) Resume Comments and Other Information Excellent health and welfare benefits $4,655 mileage stipend/year (approximate) $2,000 doctorate stipend/year The HBUHSD encompasses approximately 48 square miles in southwestern Orange County. Stretching twelve miles along the coast, the District is situated in an area renowned for recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. The Huntington Beach Union High School District Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to disability), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (pertaining to age), The Ralph Civil Rights Act (pertaining to gender identity or expression). This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in the District's programs and applies to all activities, including vocational education. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns for students should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent Education Services at (714-903-7000) 5832 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying for certificated or classified staff should be directed to: Human Resources at (714-903-7000) 5832 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Comments and Other Information Excellent health and welfare benefits $4,655 mileage stipend/year (approximate) $2,000 doctorate stipend/year The HBUHSD encompasses approximately 48 square miles in southwestern Orange County. Stretching twelve miles along the coast, the District is situated in an area renowned for recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities. The Huntington Beach Union High School District Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, practices, and employment shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (pertaining to disability), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (pertaining to age), The Ralph Civil Rights Act (pertaining to gender identity or expression). This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in the District's programs and applies to all activities, including vocational education. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns for students should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent Education Services at (714-903-7000) 5832 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying for certificated or classified staff should be directed to: Human Resources at (714-903-7000) 5832 Bolsa Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Links Related To This Job HBUHSD Home Page City of Huntington Beach HBUHSD Home Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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