PRINCIPAL - Creekside Middle School

PRINCIPAL

- Creekside Middle School at Patterson Joint Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/6/2026 Contact Stephanie Days 2098957782 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $143,056 - $165,605 (plus applicable longevity and pending salary increase for the 26/27 school year) Annually Add'l Salary Info $3,249 stipend for Master's and additional $3,249 for Doctorate. In addition, district provides $10,800/$11,400/$12,000 annual cap for medical benefits plus paid vision for employee and dependents and paid dental for employee. Length of Work Year 213 days Employment Type Full Time STIPEND $3,249/year for Master's and additional $3,249/year for Doctorate (2025/26 salary schedule)

LONGEVITY

Certificated management employees can transfer ALL years of service of full-time employment from previous certificated management school district employment. Longevity steps are 4% in year 11 of service; 9% in year 16 of service. Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent and Administrative Cabinet, the Middle School Principal oversees all aspects of the daily operations of a school site including developing and monitoring site budgets, developing course curriculum and master schedules, testing, maintenance of student and employee records, and the supervision and evaluation of all staff assigned to the school site. The Middle School Principal assigns and directs the work of assistant administrators and support staff to monitor student attendance, implementation of specific student services and programming, supervision and discipline, facility maintenance, communications, and community access and involvement with the school. The Middle School Principal also serves as the Superintendent's designee and representative in matters related to compliance and implementation of site specific operations, the District's strategic plan, board policy, and state and federal regulations regarding non-discriminatory practices and the safe and efficient management of a school campus. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

• Master's Degree and valid

California Administrative Services Credential Experience:

• Five years of experience as a credentialed teacher or counselor; three years of experience as a school site administrator, preferably in a middle school or high school setting Desirable Qualifications include

Knowledge of:

• Federal laws, California education code, and board policy related to overall school operations, public employment and the rights and responsibilities of students and community stakeholders
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategis
• Current de-escalation strategies and best practices for student crisis intervention Online application only.

In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript (transcripts with conferral date of Master's Degree -- an unofficial copy is acceptable for purposes of the application) Credential Copy (California Administrative Services Credential. Please also attach a copy of your multiple or single subject credential) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written, signed letters) Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

• Master's Degree and valid

California Administrative Services Credential Experience:

• Five years of experience as a credentialed teacher or counselor; three years of experience as a school site administrator, preferably in a middle school or high school setting Desirable Qualifications include

Knowledge of:

• Federal laws, California education code, and board policy related to overall school operations, public employment and the rights and responsibilities of students and community stakeholders
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategis
• Current de-escalation strategies and best practices for student crisis intervention Online application only.

In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript (transcripts with conferral date of Master's Degree -- an unofficial copy is acceptable for purposes of the application) Credential Copy (California Administrative Services Credential. Please also attach a copy of your multiple or single subject credential) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written, signed letters) Resume Comments and Other Information We are a public school district located in the heart of California's Central Valley with an ADA of 6341. The ADA of Creekside Middle School is 922 (grades 7 and 8). The administrative team includes the site Principal and two Assistant Principals with support from two academic counselors, as well as a psychologist, health services staff, mental health staff and intervention supports. Comments and Other Information We are a public school district located in the heart of California's Central Valley with an ADA of 6341. The ADA of Creekside Middle School is 922 (grades 7 and 8). The administrative team includes the site Principal and two Assistant Principals with support from two academic counselors, as well as a psychologist, health services staff, mental health staff and intervention supports. Links Related To This Job Patterson Unified School District web site Learn more about the City of Patterson Legal Signature Page 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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