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Assistant Principal - Bilingual Spanish Preferred •2026-2027 School Year at Redwood City School District Print Application Deadline 6/30/2026 2:39 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/2/2026 Contact Jennifer Sandoval 6504822229 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 140,377 - 162,796 Annually Add'l Salary Info Plus excellent benefits; $2000 stipend per Masters, $2000 stipend per Doctorate. Length of Work Year 210 work days Employment Type Full Time Site TBD Start 2026-2027 School Year Hours 8.0 hours per day About the Employer Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an innovative and award-winning district serving 6,400 students and their families. Situated on the San Francisco Bay Area's mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San José, RCSD is comprised of 12 schools serving students in grades PreK-8 in Redwood City and portions of Atherton, Menlo Park, San Carlos, and Woodside. Our schools offer innovative, integrative, and interactive approaches to learning, ensuring that every child will become well-prepared for high school, college, and careers. We invite you to meet, choose, and love RCSD schools! Learn more at www.rcsdk8.net. Job Description /
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REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Principal
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assumes functions consistent with a Principal's duties. The Assistant Principal is particularly responsible for maintenance of the mechanical aspects of programming and for the general supervision of students during the regular school day and in all extra-curricular activities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Become familiar with all duties of the Principal Enforce rules of acceptable behavior for pupils Assist Principal in areas such as communication with staff and community Evaluate certificated and classified staff Evaluate articulation with feeder schools Coordinate testing program Assume leadership of school in absence of principal
QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with current practices in teaching and curriculum development Familiarity with communication skills and personnel practices Familiarity with evaluation procedures and techniques Ability to supervise personnel and to work with students and community to ensure optimum opportunity for staff and students Training and Experience Completion of approved program in education and administration Masters or advanced degree with concentration in elementary administration Five years of successful teaching elementary teaching experience Previous administrative experience desirable
Certification Requirement:
Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal. Completion of approved program in education and administration Masters or advanced degree with concentration in elementary administration Five years of successful teaching elementary teaching experience Previous administrative experience desirable Requirements / Qualifications Possess a valid California credential authorizing service as an assistant principal. Completion of approved program in education and administration Masters or advanced degree with concentration in elementary administration Five years of successful teaching elementary teaching experience Previous administrative experience desirable Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
