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Havens Elementary School Principal (1.0 FTE) for 2025-26 at Piedmont Unified School District

Application Deadline

2/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/29/2025
Contact
Suzanne Binder
510-594-2611
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$163,979 - $184,052 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
210 work days
Length of Work Year
2025-26 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Generous health and dental contributions annually of $9,787 (employee only); $19,296 (employee +1); $27,311 (employee +2).

About the Employer

Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD) is dedicated to providing all students with a comprehensive educational program that includes a broad-based curriculum, exemplary staff, and an environment that fosters a caring, equitable, and inclusive school environment for students. We value diverse thinkers who possess various experiences and viewpoints. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits all students, and our goal is to find the best staff who can uphold our values of excellence and equity for every student. Our goal is to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and are equipped with skills to thrive in an increasingly diverse 21st century society. PUSD serves approximately 2,400 students and consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, one traditional high school, and one alternative high school. We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Havens School community is located in Piedmont, CA a city of about 11,000 residents, in the hills above the San Francisco Bay Area. The original school opened in 1901 and was newly built in 2010 to accommodate around 450 students. Havens Elementary is the largest of our 3 elementary sites. All elementary sites work together to support the Trischool Vision of Academic Excellence in an inclusive learning environment bolstered by a strong team of professionals and an engaged parent community. The faculty of Havens Elementary School is firm in their resolve to bring a world class education to our students. Classroom teachers, teacher specialists in music, art, library, reading, math, technology and special education collaborate to integrate curriculum in order to best meet the academic, social and emotional needs of our students. We strive to cultivate critical thinking, social responsibility and collaboration in students and faculty alike. Our support staff of custodians, office staff, para educators, counselors and administrators work with students, families and staff to maintain a supportive learning environment for all students so that they can realize their potential. We redefined our mission and values in Fall 2018 and recommitted to them in Fall 2022. Everyone at Havens Belongs. We are Caring. We are Courageous. We have Integrity.

Requirements / Qualifications

- Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired - Five or more years of effective teaching or other certificated experience - Cultural competency and a strong commitment to racial and educational equity - Instructional leadership in all areas teaching and learning, with expertise in one or more of the following: culturally responsive pedagogy, restorative practices, professional learning communities, multi-tiered systems of support, equitable grading practices - Strong interpersonal skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills

Requirements / Qualifications

- Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is desired - Five or more years of effective teaching or other certificated experience - Cultural competency and a strong commitment to racial and educational equity - Instructional leadership in all areas teaching and learning, with expertise in one or more of the following: culturally responsive pedagogy, restorative practices, professional learning communities, multi-tiered systems of support, equitable grading practices - Strong interpersonal skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills

Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION PROCESS Please provide: - Letter of interest - Resume - Three letters of recommendation - Copy of credential(s) Timeline: - Online application deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - First interview (in person only): Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Start Date: July 1, 2025 Please note: only those applicants selected for interviews will be notified. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Comments and Other Information


APPLICATION PROCESS Please provide: - Letter of interest - Resume - Three letters of recommendation - Copy of credential(s) Timeline: - Online application deadline: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - First interview (in person only): Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Start Date: July 1, 2025 Please note: only those applicants selected for interviews will be notified. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER