Principal - Elementary School at Taft City Elementary School District Print Application Deadline 7/6/2026 12:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/22/2026 Contact Michelle Phillips 661-763-1521 101023 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $113,144 - $128,784 in five steps (additional $2,696 stipend for Master's degree, $4,042 for Doctorate) Length of Work Year 8 hours per day / 204 days per year Employment Type Full Time Benefits Prepaid medical, dental, vision package to employee and eligible dependents. Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision and evaluation of the Superintendent, serves as executive head of assigned school. Supervises and directs the instructional program. Responsible for carrying out policies and regulations of the District. Supervises and evaluates all staff assigned to the building and works cooperatively with other department heads in supervising and evaluating personnel with special or divided duties. Sets up programs and procedures to maintain rapport between parents, teachers, pupils, and the community. Assigns works stations, plans and implements orientation of new school site staff. Responsible for organization and administration of the school program and scheduling of the school day. Enforces attendance laws, reports truancies and delinquencies as required by law and District policy. This position is located at Taft Primary Elementary School in Taft, CA. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
- Master's Degree or equivalent work in appropriate field required.
- Valid Administrative Services credential.
- Three years classroom teaching, preferably at grade level appropriate to Principal position.
- Two years of administrative service preferred.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice as well as a physical clearance are conditions of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript (or copy of college diploma) Credential Copy Letter of Introduction (letter of interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years) Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
- Master's Degree or equivalent work in appropriate field required.
- Valid Administrative Services credential.
- Three years classroom teaching, preferably at grade level appropriate to Principal position.
- Two years of administrative service preferred.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice as well as a physical clearance are conditions of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript (or copy of college diploma) Credential Copy Letter of Introduction (letter of interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years) Resume Comments and Other Information "Taft City School District is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact Human Resources." Comments and Other Information "Taft City School District is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact Human Resources." Links Related To This Job Taft City School District Facebook Taft City School District Facebook CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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