Principal

• Alternative Education/Student Programs and Services 27-10810
• Banning
• at Riverside County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 10/12/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/28/2026 Contact Karli Orona (951) 826-6866 Number of Openings 1

Salary Pay Range Master's Degree:

$144,168

• $189,048 Annually

• Doctorate Degree:

  $144,168
• $189,048 ($1,200 Annual Stipend) Annually Length of Work Year 222 Days/12 Months Employment Type Full Time Recruitment Number 27-10810 Location Milo P. Johnson (Banning, CA) Department Alternative Education Division Student Programs and Services Hours Monday
• Friday 7:30 a.m.
• 4:30 p.

m. (Hours Subject to Change) About the Employer The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. Job Summary Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position of Principal

• Alternative Education is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and directing the educational operations, activities, and services for the Community School and Court School.

Principals are responsible for a wide range of management and administrative responsibilities necessary to provide instructional leadership, maintain budgetary oversight, comply with local, state and federal regulations, supervise assigned staff, establish appropriate relationships with the community and other agencies, and ensure an effective program of student education. Administrative supervision is provided by the Executive Director of Alternative Education and Assistant Superintendent of Student Programs and Services. This position is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of successful public school teaching or student support services experience, preferably in Alternative Education or related programs. Two (2) years of recent secondary administrative experience in a public school setting with experience preferably in Alternative Education.

EDUCATION

Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Educational Administration, or closely related field is required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable.

CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

• Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required
• Valid California Driver's License You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Master's degree in Educational Administration, or closely related field. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable. Must attach transcript

• Diploma copies will not be accepted) Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential AND possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration) Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author.

The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.) Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience) Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of successful public school teaching or student support services experience, preferably in Alternative Education or related programs. Two (2) years of recent secondary administrative experience in a public school setting with experience preferably in Alternative Education.

EDUCATION

Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Educational Administration, or closely related field is required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable.

CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

• Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required
• Valid California Driver's License You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Master's degree in Educational Administration, or closely related field. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable. Must attach transcript

• Diploma copies will not be accepted) Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential AND possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration) Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author.

The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.) Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience) Comments and Other Information

• RECRUITMENT PROCESS

•

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING

Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications

WILL NOT

be considered.

• If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
• As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of

COVID-19

vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.

Fringe Benefits:

All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator:

Hector Alegria, Ed.

D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504

Coordinator:

Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Comments and Other Information

• RECRUITMENT PROCESS

•

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING

Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications

WILL NOT

be considered.

• If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
• As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of

COVID-19

vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.

Fringe Benefits:

All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator:

Hector Alegria, Ed.

D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504

Coordinator:

Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Links Related To This Job RCOE Homepage 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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