Principal, Calavera Hills Elementary School at Carlsbad Unified Print Application Deadline 9/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Jennifer Parraga (760) 331-5027 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 143,207

• 172,669 Annually Length of Work Year 205 Days Per Year Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Serves under the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction as the chief executive officer of the elementary school assigned with total responsibility to provide leadership for the instruction program.

Manages all affairs of the school within district policy and procedures, and supervises all Certificated and Classified employees assigned to serve in the school. Examples of Duties Serve as the instructional leader for assigned elementary school education programs. Establish and maintain a positive and effective learning climate. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff. Develop school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, conduct, and discipline of students. Construct and implement a master schedule that provides effective utilization of staff personnel for beneficial advancement of student needs. Maintain and use data to improve learning. Develop and maintain active relationships with students and parents, to promote engagement. Plan, supervise, and direct the business operation of the school, including development of budget and oversee all management funds and facilities. Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, student, parents and the general public Attend assigned Administrative meetings and serve as assigned on District-wide committees. Serve as a district officer in communication between District administration and staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge of:

Effective instructional strategies for achievement of elementary school education goals; school programs that prepare students for secondary education; curriculum development strategies; effective leadership principles and practices including organization, supervision, and training; student intervention and recovery strategies; conflict resolution strategies, and team building techniques.

Ability to:

Lead the functions and activities of a comprehensive elementary school; use digital r View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 1. California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three Letters of Recommendation 5. Supplemental Writing Prompt (see below) Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application:

Writing Prompt:

Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementary school principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less.

Qualifications:

• California Administrative Services Credential
• Master's Degree
• Successful administration/leadership experience
• Elementary School experience preferred
• Assistant Principal experience preferred All required documents listed above must be attached the the application in order to be considered.

Incomplete applications will be removed.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three Letters of Recommendation 5. Supplemental Writing Prompt (see below) Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application:

Writing Prompt:

Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementary school principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less.

Qualifications:

• California Administrative Services Credential
• Master's Degree
• Successful administration/leadership experience
• Elementary School experience preferred
• Assistant Principal experience preferred All required documents listed above must be attached the the application in order to be considered.

Incomplete applications will be removed. Comments and Other Information CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students Comments and Other Information CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students 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

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