Principal - Alternative Education/Student Programs and Services (25-7907) *Riverside* at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. www.rcoe.us
Job Summary
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position of Principal - Alternative Education is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and directing the educational operations, activities, and services for the Community School and Court School. Principals are responsible for a wide range of management and administrative responsibilities necessary to provide instructional leadership, maintain budgetary oversight, comply with local, state and federal regulations, supervise assigned staff, establish appropriate relationships with the community and other agencies, and ensure an effective program of student education. Administrative supervision is provided by the Executive Director of Alternative Education and Associate Superintendent of Student Programs and Services. This position is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of successful public school teaching or student support services experience, preferably in Alternative Education or related programs. Two (2) years of recent secondary administrative experience in a public school setting with experience preferably in Alternative Education. EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Educational Administration, or closely related field is required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: • Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required • Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required • Valid California Driver’s License You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required AND Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of successful public school teaching or student support services experience, preferably in Alternative Education or related programs. Two (2) years of recent secondary administrative experience in a public school setting with experience preferably in Alternative Education. EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Educational Administration, or closely related field is required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field desirable. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: • Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required • Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required • Valid California Driver’s License You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Services Credential required AND Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration required)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
*As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the AB2534 section of the EdJoin application. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision.
The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, please contact:
Equity Compliance Officer: Amanda Corridan, Chief Academic Officer, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; acorridan@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6648; Title IX Coordinator: Dion Clark, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; dlclark@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
*As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the AB2534 section of the EdJoin application. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision.
The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, please contact:
Equity Compliance Officer: Amanda Corridan, Chief Academic Officer, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; acorridan@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6648; Title IX Coordinator: Dion Clark, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; dlclark@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Application Deadline
5/12/2025 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/28/2025
Contact
Karli Orona
(951) 826-6866
(951) 826-6866
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Master's Degree: $141,324 - $185,328 Annually - Doctorate Degree: $141,324 - $185,328 ($1,200 Annual Stipend) Annually
Master's Degree: $141,324 - $185,328 Annually - Doctorate Degree: $141,324 - $185,328 ($1,200 Annual Stipend) Annually
Length of Work Year
222 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Recruitment Number
25-7907
Location
Arlington Regional Learning Center (Riverside, CA)
Department
Alternative Education
Division
Student Programs and Services
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Subject to Change)