Principal, Hewes Middle School 3-26-27

Principal, Hewes Middle School 3-26-27 at Tustin Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/18/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/1/2026 Contact Melissa Villarreal Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $161,373 - $181,581 plus $4,487 Doctoral Stipend. Length of Work Year 2026/2027 (206 days per year) Employment Type Full Time Benefits Benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick leave, and retirement program. About the Employer The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities. Job Description /

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Superintendent, is responsible for the administration and coordination of a Middle School. SUMMARY Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of a middle school by performing the following duties personally or through co-administrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ~Provides strong leadership in the areas of : curriculum and instruction, budget administration, community relations, employee relations, student activities, and student discipline; ~Promotes effective instruction through the monitoring and assissment of programs and personnel; ~Understands appropriate placement of students; ~Monitors and assisses the total educational program; ~Plans, supervises and directs the business operation of the school; ~Maintains high morale among students, staff and parents; ~Facilitates communication with students, staff, parents and District Office staff; ~Values a high level of employee performance; ~Provides leadership in the effective use of school resources;and ~Understands the relationship of technology and curriculum

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

Ability to articulate school and District policy Energetic approach to responsibilities. Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion Creative ability Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result Ability to visualize and implement change Capacity to withstand stress Self motivation Potential for growth

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CREDENTIAL

Valid California Administrative Credential

EDUCATION

Master's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE A

minimum of three years successful teaching experience Administrative experience in middle school; Experience in the area of middle school curriculum; Demonstrate skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning. Experience with English language development students in a multi-cultural community desirable. Bilingual skills preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Tustin Unified School District is currently accepting online applications for an applicant pool for Middle School Principal. To apply for this position, the following documents are required:

• Edjoin Online Application
• Letter of Interest in the position, attention Maurita De La Torre, Ed.

D., Chief Personnel Officer

• Current Resume
• Three Current Signed Letters of Recommendations
• Copy of your Valid CA Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential.
• College Transcripts
• Copy of CBEST Test Results Requirements / Qualifications The Tustin Unified School District is currently accepting online applications for an applicant pool for Middle School Principal. To apply for this position, the following documents are required:
• Edjoin Online Application
• Letter of Interest in the position, attention Maurita De La Torre, Ed.

D., Chief Personnel Officer

• Current Resume
• Three Current Signed Letters of Recommendations
• Copy of your Valid CA Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential.
• College Transcripts
• Copy of CBEST Test Results Links Related To This Job Tustin Unified Teacher Salary Schedule Tustin Unified Certificated Management Salary Schedule View Other Job Desc.

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