ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

Principal Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Principal serves as the chief executive of the school. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning, organizing, and directing the total operation of the site, evaluating personnel and the instructional program, and budgeting. An effective Principal will facilitate students, teachers, parents, and the local community in building a school environment that maximizes 21st Century student learning, assures academic performance aligned to the Common Core State Standards, and fosters positive social growth with students.

Requirements / Qualifications

Cypress School District is seeking a visionary and collaborative school leader responsible for building school teams to inspire and empower... every student, every moment, for every opportunity! This recruitment is for 2026-2027 school year placement. Qualifications include: * A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university * Five years of successful teaching experience or equivalent, and a minimum of three years administrative or leadership capacity; Principal experience preferred * A valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent For job duties, please review the Job Description/Essential Elements. Please submit an EDJOIN online application along with all required documentation as detailed below:

• Answers to Supplemental Questions (prompts may be found within the application)
• Copy of Transcript (must show bachelor's and master's degree conferral dates)
• Credential Copy (valid CA Administrative Services Credential; Go to ; Click on "Search for an Educator" ; Click on "Secured Search" ; Enter SSN and DOB ; Click on the document # ; Print to pdf for application attachment)
• Letter of Introduction (addressed to Ms. Tracy Mouren-Laurens, Executive Director, Human Resources/Induction)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (three current WITH SIGNATURE)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Qualified candidates, please be prepared to interview the week of July 22 - 29, 2026. We advise a careful review of your application as it will be considered incomplete if REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are not attached. Post-employment offer requirements include annual mandatory training, TB screening clearance, and Orange County Department of Education conducted Live Scan fingerprinting clearance. You are encouraged to check your email periodically for status updates on your application and information on this recruitment. Thank you for your interest in Cypress School District!