High School Principal #26-19

High School Principal #26-19 at Jurupa Unified Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/13/2026 Contact Mercedes Estrada 951-360-4124 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $176,364 - $199,544 Annually Length of Work Year 224 Days Employment Type Full Time Planned candidate interviews: May 27, 2026 Planned final interviews: June 2, 2026 Appointment by

Board:

June 16, 2026

Note:

Note:

The dates listed above are for planning purposes and are subject to change. About the Employer At Jurupa Unified School District, we believe that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed. Our schools and programs are founded on proven educational strategies, supported by the latest research in neuroscience and are designed to promote the personal and academic growth of all students. We empower each child to unlock their potential to achieve in school, career, and life—wherever it takes them. We call this learning without limits. Learning without limits means our district provides an array of opportunities for each child. Our wide-ranging programs offered in and out of the classroom support and engage students from early childhood through high school. Students cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop resiliency, and are challenged to think creatively —essential qualities for personal development, academic growth, and an individual's sense of achievement at every level. Our approach is grounded in research and science but would not be possible without the dedication, commitment, and resolve of our compassionate team of educators and staff. Jurupa Unified School District encourages students to grow personally, achieve academically, and unlock their full potential as scholars and people, believing that with a positive mindset, every child can succeed. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Serves as the chief executive officer of a high school with total responsibility to manage all affairs of that school, including general control and supervision of all certificated and classified employees assigned to serve in the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

; Appropriate Administrative or Supervision credential; prior administrative experience; effective communicator; demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative manner with students, parents, and other staff members; a Master's Degree is desirable; a minimum of four years of prior teaching experience is desirable.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides leadership to the staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short range plans for the school. 2. Interprets and implements the district-approved curriculum program in the light of individual school needs. 3. Provides leadership to the staff so that innovations leading toward instructional and program improvement are facilitated, including direction and coordination of pilot programs. 4. Identifies, provides, assigns, and coordinates inservice growth opportunities for personnel within the school. 5. Supervises and evaluates the performance of all assigned personnel, provides counseling and assistance as indicated, recommends appropriate action in cases of substandard performances, and identifies and encourages individual teachers with leadership potential. 6. Directs the assignment of all pupils in such a way to encourage their optimum growth. 7. Makes periodic appraisals of pupil progress and directs reports to parents. 8. Develops school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of pupils, as established in district procedures. 9. Plans and assigns responsibility to coordinate the on-site program of pupil services, including guidance, counseling, health services and testing. 10. Plans, supervises, and directs the business operation of the school, including management of all assigned district and specially funded budgets. 11. Makes plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, and school grounds. 12. Carries out a program of community relations as a means of interpreting and furthering the school program through PTA and other community organizations. 13. Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of resource teachers and curriculum consultants assigned to assist teachers in the instructional program. 14. Carries on a human relations program in order to maintain high morale of the school staff. 15. Provides leadership for the planning and administration of the adult education program. 16. Provides leadership for the planning and administration of the summer school program. 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Requirements / Qualifications Appropriate Administrative Credential; effective communicator; prior administrator experience; Master's Degree and a minimum of four years of prior teaching experience are desirable.

Requirements / Qualifications

Appropriate Administrative Credential; effective communicator; prior administrator experience; Master's Degree and a minimum of four years of prior teaching experience are desirable. Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Internal Candidates:

Current JUSD employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a current resume directly to Mercedes Estrada, Executive Assistant.

External Candidates:

Applications must be submitted online. Please visit our website at www.jurupausd.org and you will find a link to EDJOIN. The complete application for external candidates will include:

• The Jurupa Unified School District application form
• A current resume including background information, educational experience, and achievements
• Three current letters (within one year) of recommendation.

Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Internal Candidates:

Current JUSD employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest and a current resume directly to Mercedes Estrada, Executive Assistant.

External Candidates:

Applications must be submitted online. Please visit our website at www.jurupausd.org and you will find a link to EDJOIN. The complete application for external candidates will include:

• The Jurupa Unified School District application form
• A current resume including background information, educational experience, and achievements
• Three current letters (within one year) of recommendation.

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