Superintendent/Principal - Vallecitos School District at San Diego County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 10/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/28/2026 Contact Amber Dunnagan Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info The District offers a competitive compensation package. Salary is negotiable based upon qualifications and experience. Length of Work Year 244 days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Vallecitos Elementary School District is a single-school TK-8 district serving the unincorporated community of Rainbow, CA. The Superintendent/Principal serves as chief executive officer of the District and educational leader of Vallecitos Elementary School, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. The position provides overall direction and accountability for District and school programs, operations, and personnel. Responsibilities may be carried out through assigned administrators, coordinators, faculty, staff, and contractors, consistent with Board policy and law. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications This position requires the following qualifications and experience: Valid CA Administrative Services Credential Masters degree and successful experience in school administration and instructional leadership; district-level leadership, personnel supervision, budget oversight, and collective bargaining experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Vallecitos School District is a small, rural school district in northern San Diego County, committed to its vision of being "a community school where students learn to achieve their dreams." Founded in 1885, Vallecitos Elementary School is the District's primary school and serves students in grades K-8 in a traditional school setting in the community of Rainbow. The school community reflects the diversity of the region, with an enrollment of approximately 66% Hispanic, 31% White, 2% Asian, and 1% American Indian students. In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:

Resume:

please summarize your educational and professional history;

Letter of Application:

please submit a letter describing your philosophy of education and administration. In your letter, please also explain how your experience, qualifications, and approach align with the expectations and responsibilities of this position.

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Copies of transcripts verifying MA degree or higher.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following qualifications and experience: Valid CA Administrative Services Credential Masters degree and successful experience in school administration and instructional leadership; district-level leadership, personnel supervision, budget oversight, and collective bargaining experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Vallecitos School District is a small, rural school district in northern San Diego County, committed to its vision of being "a community school where students learn to achieve their dreams." Founded in 1885, Vallecitos Elementary School is the District's primary school and serves students in grades K-8 in a traditional school setting in the community of Rainbow. The school community reflects the diversity of the region, with an enrollment of approximately 66% Hispanic, 31% White, 2% Asian, and 1% American Indian students. In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:

Resume:

please summarize your educational and professional history;

Letter of Application:

please submit a letter describing your philosophy of education and administration. In your letter, please also explain how your experience, qualifications, and approach align with the expectations and responsibilities of this position.

Transcript:

Copies of transcripts verifying MA degree or higher. Comments and Other Information The Vallecitos School Board has engaged the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to assist with the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates. SDCOE Human Resources staff, in collaboration with professional colleagues, will review and screen applications and recommend the most qualified candidates for consideration by the Board. The Vallecitos School Board is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all applicants throughout the selection process. Before making a final decision, Board members reserve the right to visit the school district and community of the finalist. To ensure a fair and professional selection process, applicants are asked to refrain from contacting Board members, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of influencing the selection process. Such contact may be considered a breach of professional ethics. Comments and Other Information The Vallecitos School Board has engaged the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to assist with the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates. SDCOE Human Resources staff, in collaboration with professional colleagues, will review and screen applications and recommend the most qualified candidates for consideration by the Board. The Vallecitos School Board is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all applicants throughout the selection process. Before making a final decision, Board members reserve the right to visit the school district and community of the finalist. To ensure a fair and professional selection process, applicants are asked to refrain from contacting Board members, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of influencing the selection process. Such contact may be considered a breach of professional ethics. Links Related To This Job Vallecitos School District San Diego County Office of Education Directions to SDCOE Human Resources Services Department CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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