Elementary Assistant Principal (for the 2026-2027 school year)

Elementary Assistant Principal (for the 2026-2027 school year) at Kerman Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/6/2026 Contact Michelle Alejo-Joya Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $111,633.60 - $126,687.60 (Plus $2,300 for each post-baccalaureate degree earned, if applicable) Length of Work Year 195 work days/year, 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Description /

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KERMAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

POSITION

Assistant Principal (A Management Position) 503

SCOPE:

K-8 ACCOUNTABILITY

The Assistant Principal shall be under the direct supervision of the Principal/designee and will adhere to applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state, county and the school district governing board. The Assistant Principal shall be familiar with and comply with all collective bargaining contracts pertinent to this position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assume charge of school in absence of the Principal. 2. Assist the Principal with directing the educational activities of the school to align the written, taught and tested curriculum to the Instructional Action Plan. 3. Assist with the overall administration and leadership of the school. 4. Assist the Principal in supervising the daily operation of the school site. 5. Shares supervisory and participation in coordinating and supervising curricular and extra-curricular activities. 6. Assists in the interpretation of school and district programs, policies and procedures to students, parents, staff and community. 7. Works with grade level chairs/department heads in a leadership role regarding the continuous improvement of curricular outcomes for students. 8. Assist the Principal in developing, monitoring, assessing and interpreting curriculum and student outcomes to staff, students, parents and community. 9. Represent the Principal at meetings and on committees as directed. 10. Assist with directing the maintenance of the official school schedule and calendar. 11. Assist with maintenance of records and approval of all transportation and facility requests for the site. 12. Assist the Principal in planning and coordinating all facets of the school operation in preparation for the opening and closing of school. 13. Assist the Principal in all facets of budget development for the site. 14. Assist the Principal with supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff. 15. Confers with parent, teachers, counselors, support services personnel, and staff on matters of discipline, attendance and welfare. 16. Responsible for coordinating student discipline and attendance procedures and maintenance of records in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code and board policy. 17. Act as liaison with law enforcement and social agencies. 18. Review and implement safety programs and procedures for students and staff. (includes fire drills). 19. Conduct routine inspections of the site and prepares any required reports of such inspections. 20. Keep staff advised of latest legislation pertaining to student welfare and attendance. 21. Assist the Principal with supervising and working closely with related agencies, regarding all facets of student services. 22. Review Education Code and Board Policy for inclusion of revisions in Student/Parent Handbook. 23. Monitor school published handbooks, newspapers and yearbooks. 24. Ensure program compliance with all current collective bargaining contracts pertinent to the district. 25. Perform other job related duties as assigned on an equitable basis.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three years of successful teaching experience. 2. Administrative experience preferred. 3. CLAD or authorization to provide services to English learners. 4. Possession and maintenance of valid California Driver's license.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bilingual. 2. Advanced degree.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. California Teaching Credential. 2. Administrative Services Credential. 3. CLAD or authorization to provide services to English learners. 4. Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Goals and objectives of the district's curriculum, instruction and assessment program including the Instructional Action Plan.
• Site activities regarding personnel, facilities, budget, student services and activities, curriculum, and instruction.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Continuous improvement of quality educational programs.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Local, state and federal policies, procedures and standards regarding education.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
• Curriculum development, implementation, evaluation procedures and instructional strategies.
• Cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school aged students.

ABILITY TO

• Assist with implementation, administration and evaluation of curricular and instructional programs of the District including the Instructional Action Plan.
• Analyze situations accurately and prepare an effective course of action.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures of public school laws and policies.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, attitude and conduct across all areas of responsibilities and authority.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct English, grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned certificated staff utilizing administrative and teaching standards.
• Assist with the management of the curricular and co-curricular program.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise assigned classified staff.
• Maintain complete and accurate records to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Consult with staff members in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the activities of the site.
• Knowledge of and experience using school related software (Microsoft Office, Aeries, Edusoft, etc.

).

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sitting for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to retrieve or store files.

HAZARDS:

Contact with dissatisfied or abusive students, parents and staff.

Amended:

02-28-07 Requirements / Qualifications 1. A personal letter of interest discussing qualifications 2. A copy of résumé 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. A copy of administrative and teaching credentials

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess or qualify for an Administrative Services Credential, possess a California Teaching Credential, minimum of three years of teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

FRINGE BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision for employee and dependents (employee co-pay varies with plan selected) Requirements / Qualifications 1. A personal letter of interest discussing qualifications 2. A copy of résumé 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. A copy of administrative and teaching credentials

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess or qualify for an Administrative Services Credential, possess a California Teaching Credential, minimum of three years of teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

FRINGE BENEFITS

Medical, dental, vision for employee and dependents (employee co-pay varies with plan selected) Comments and Other Information Notice of Nondiscrimination in

District Programs and Activities:

The Kerman Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (

Designated Compliance Officer:

Assistant Superintendent Personnel, Address:

15218 W. Whitesbridge Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630,

Phone Number:

(559) 843-9000) Comments and Other Information Notice of Nondiscrimination in

District Programs and Activities:

The Kerman Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (

Designated Compliance Officer:

Assistant Superintendent Personnel, Address:

15218 W. Whitesbridge Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630,

Phone Number:

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