Principal, Calavera Hills Elementary School at Carlsbad Unified
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Application Deadline
8/24/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/3/2026
Contact
Jennifer Parraga
(760) 331-5027
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$143,207 - $172,669 Annually
Length of Work Year
205 Days Per Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Serves under the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction as the chief executive officer of the elementary school assigned with total responsibility to provide leadership for the instruction program. Manages all affairs of the school within district policy and procedures, and supervises all Certificated and Classified employees assigned to serve in the school.
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Requirements / Qualifications
- California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 6 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator (more than one supervisor is recommended) 5. Copies of Transcripts (external only) 6. Writing Prompt (see below) Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application: Writing Prompt: Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementart school principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less. Qualifications: - California Administrative Services Credential - Master's Degree - Successful administration/leadership experience - Middle School experience preferred - Assistant Principal experience preferred All required documents must be attached to the application in order to be considered.
All required documents must be attached to the edjoin application in order to be considered. Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for August 27, 2026.
Requirements / Qualifications
- California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 6 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator (more than one supervisor is recommended) 5. Copies of Transcripts (external only) 6. Writing Prompt (see below) Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application: Writing Prompt: Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementart school principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less. Qualifications: - California Administrative Services Credential - Master's Degree - Successful administration/leadership experience - Middle School experience preferred - Assistant Principal experience preferred All required documents must be attached to the application in order to be considered.
All required documents must be attached to the edjoin application in order to be considered. Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for August 27, 2026.
Comments and Other Information
CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students.
Comments and Other Information
CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students.
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