Principal II (K-8) 2026-27 Applicant Pool

About the Employer

Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of Californias Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. SUSD is the 17th largest school district in California whereby 38000 PK-12th grade students come to us to experience an academic journey that leads to high school graduation and success in college careers and as actively-engaged community members. The District also serves a number of adults through our Stockton School For Adults. SUSD is made up of thirty-seven Head Start classes fifty-nine state preschool classes forty-one K-8 schools four comprehensive high schools three small high schools an alternative high school two special education schools a school for adults and five dependent charter schools. Our District mission is to graduate every single youth college career and community ready. Stockton Unified School District is dedicated to providing high-quality first instruction rigorous curriculum and supporting academic achievement and social-emotional development supported by Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The Districts work is guided by three focal goals: Every child by the end of third grade will read and comprehend at the proficient level. Every child will have access to high quality rigorous first instruction. Every child by the end of 12th grade will graduate and be college career and community ready.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PRINCIPAL K-8 SCHOOL

DEFINITION
Interpret and implement the educational and administrative programs of the K-8 school according to the policies and directions from the Board of Education; assign duties and responsibilities to staff members to ensure that the necessary educational services and activities meet the needs of the students; ensure proper relationships with community parents students and other educational levels; and perform related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive administrative direction from the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. Exercise general supervision over certificated and classified assigned personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Represent the Board of Education and interpret its policies in the school and the community
Organize and administer the school to which assigned assuming legal responsibility thereof; maintain direct and administer an approved educational program adapted to the needs of the students served
Provide instructional leadership through the supervision and evaluation of personnel concerned with instructional programs such as teachers assistant principals counselors instructional advisors specialist and other assigned staff
Assume responsibility for the evaluation of certificated staff assigned to the school and the submission of performance reports as required.
Ensure operating efficiency through the organization and management of other personnel such as custodians clerks cafeteria workers and others
Exercise leadership within the school through the conduct of faculty and other meetings necessary for the efficient functioning of the school; disseminate significant information to teaching and staff personnel
Assist in the selection assignment development and promotion of personnel in the school
Provide for the continuous supervision approval and evaluation of the educational programs for the purpose of improving teacher learning environment; promote professional growth of staff through such activities as in-service training conferences and graduate work
Execute ongoing program evaluation and planning to improve programs effectiveness for all students
File periodic reports with the District relating to pupil classification daily attendance timesheets estimated enrollments and others
Supervise the preparation of and monitor the school budget and business activities
Oversee the maintenance of inventory purchasing and distribution of supplies and materials
Maintain public relations program to communicate and interpret goals and achievements of the educational programs; participate actively in professional associations at the local state and national level.
Ensure appropriate student behavior becoming involved in student discipline when necessary
Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Policies directions regulations laws and guidelines pertinent to the administration of the schools educational and recreational programs and activities
Techniques and methods of direct and indirect supervision
Needs concerns interests and problems of the varying groups within the community served by the school
Child development including physical emotional social and intellectual growth and theories of discipline
Record keeping practices including those needed for budget administration evaluations and overall administration
Effective recruitment selection and training practices
Laws related to minors including suspension and expulsion procedures
Curriculum instructional approaches educational strategies outcome-based education restructuring and current trends in education
Principles of supervision shared decision-making training and site-based program administration
School finances and sound budgetary procedures
Principles of research and evaluation design
Maintaining close contact with community working closely with childrens homes public agencies and parents
Comprehensive public relations program
Collective bargaining and principles of labor relations management and working with unions
Oral and written communication skills including the ability to write complicated reports
Computer skills

Ability to:
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including staff students and parents both orally and in writing
Foster a school culture which is focused on the education and well being of students
Assess a situation and choose the most appropriate and responsible course of action
Analyze student achievement data to determine the instructional need of the school and to design with staff a program for addressing those needs
Make sound decisions based on the process of evaluating determining and selecting alternatives
Assess other peoples needs and incorporate them into day-to-day decision making
Recognize problem areas and take corrective action
Maintain control and objectivity during stressful situations
Identify individual student needs strengths and handicaps
Delegate responsibility and tasks oversee their administration and provide necessary input
Plan organize and chair meetings
Exercise leadership through the use of organizational supervisory and interpersonal skills
Administer a budget and resolve educational need within it confines
Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks

Experience and Education:
* Master of arts or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
* Administrative and/or supervisory credential
Teaching credential and three (3) years of teaching experience
A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience as a elementary school assistant principal or higher administrative position

Licenses and Certificates:
First Aid and CPR certificate must be obtained within sixty (60) days from date of hire
Possession of valid California drivers license

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:* Masters Degree or Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university* Administrative Services Credential* Five (5) years of credentialed school site experience such as teaching pupil personnel work or a combination of teaching and school services* A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience as an Assistant Principal or higher administrative positionSee job description for additional information.

Application materials must include:* Resume* Letter of interest * Three (3) letters of recommendation * Copy of degree(s)* Copy of Credential(s)INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only attach the following:* Letter of interest* Resume* Three (3) current letters of recommendation

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:* Masters Degree or Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university* Administrative Services Credential* Five (5) years of credentialed school site experience such as teaching pupil personnel work or a combination of teaching and school services* A minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience as an Assistant Principal or higher administrative positionSee job description for additional information.

Application materials must include:* Resume* Letter of interest * Three (3) letters of recommendation * Copy of degree(s)* Copy of Credential(s)INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only attach the following:* Letter of interest* Resume* Three (3) current letters of recommendation

Comments and Other Information

Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines will be subject to disqualification from the AND ATTACHMENTS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON-LINE. DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED IN PERSON BY U.S. MAIL OR VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please be sure all sections of the application form are complete and include all required attachments. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE -Discrimination StatementStockton Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity ethnic group identification age religion marital status pregnancy parental status sex sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual) atormentar o coercionar e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza color ascendencia nacionalidad origen nacional estado migratorio identificación de grupo étnico etnicidad edad religión estado civil embarazo estado parental discapacidad física o mental sexo orientación sexual género identidad de género expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de IX CoordinatorDirector Constituent Services56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton CA 95203 Ext. CoordinatorSchool Counseling Program Specialist1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton CA 95206 ext. Equity Compliance Officer1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton CA 95204 ext.

Comments and Other Information

Applicants are requested not to make contact with members of the Board of Education the administrative staff or potential panel members. Candidates not following these guidelines will be subject to disqualification from the AND ATTACHMENTS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON-LINE. DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED IN PERSON BY U.S. MAIL OR VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please be sure all sections of the application form are complete and include all required attachments. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE -Discrimination StatementStockton Unified School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry color disability gender gender identity gender expression immigration status nationality race or ethnicity ethnic group identification age religion marital status pregnancy parental status sex sexual orientation; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton prohíbe discriminación acoso (incluyendo acoso sexual) atormentar o coercionar e intimidación incluyendo: la discriminación contra un individuo o grupo por motivos de raza color ascendencia nacionalidad origen nacional estado migratorio identificación de grupo étnico etnicidad edad religión estado civil embarazo estado parental discapacidad física o mental sexo orientación sexual género identidad de género expresión de género o información genética; una percepción de una o más de tales características; o asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies please refer to the following contacts. Kindly refrain from contacting these individuals regarding the application consultas sobre nuestras pólizas de no discriminación consulte los siguientes contactos. Por favor absténgase de comunicarse con estas personas con respecto al proceso de IX CoordinatorDirector Constituent Services56 S. Lincoln Street Stockton CA 95203 Ext. CoordinatorSchool Counseling Program Specialist1141 Lever Blvd. Room 105 Stockton CA 95206 ext. Equity Compliance Officer1661 Pacific Avenue Stockton CA 95204 ext.

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

Staff IC