Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal at Coachella Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline

12/31/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

12/3/2025

Contact

Lorena Gamez

Number of Openings

2

Salary

Pay Range

$12, $16,213.00 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

Excellent Benefits Package, Certificated Management Salary Schedule 002 Row 29

Length of Work Year

12 Months - 247 Days, 8 hours

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary
Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the superintendent or designee, the principal serves as the educational leader within the school. The Principal oversees the implementation and evaluation of instructional and operational programs, student and staff supervision, program improvement, student achievement, and community relations. The Principal manages all affairs of the school within District policy and procedures, ensures a safe, secure and appropriate learning environment is provided for all students, including pre-school, and that every student enrolled has an equal opportunity to study, learn and graduate.

Requirements / Qualifications
EDJOIN Application Requirements and Attachments: 1. EDJOIN online application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 12 months) NOTE: Internal candidates are not required to attach letters of recommendation

Required Experience: 1. Experience: Successful classroom teaching at several different grade levels; five (5) years teaching experience preferred. 2. Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; advanced study in a field of elementary education including the areas of administrative, supervision and curriculum development. 3. Valid California Teacher Credential 4. Valid California Administrative Credential

Requirements / Qualifications
EDJOIN Application Requirements and Attachments: 1. EDJOIN online application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 12 months) NOTE: Internal candidates are not required to attach letters of recommendation

Required Experience: 1. Experience: Successful classroom teaching at several different grade levels; five (5) years teaching experience preferred. 2. Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; advanced study in a field of elementary education including the areas of administrative, supervision and curriculum development. 3. Valid California Teacher Credential 4. Valid California Administrative Credential

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Director, Maria McLeod in Human Resources at The District's 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Director, Maria McLeod in Human Resources at The District's 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at

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