Principal, Adams Elementary School at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 12th Superintendent, Ms. Renee Hill and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
John Adams Elementary School is a Core Knowledge® school. Core Knowledge® is an exciting and innovative approach to learning that actively builds on previous knowledge with lessons that are content-rich, coherent, cumulative, and cross-curricular. Under the direction of the Superintendent, oversee the operations of an assigned school according to the established philosophy, policies, goals and priorities of the Board of Education; improve the instructional program, oversee and participate in personnel management activities and functions, work with the community, manage the school, and oversee the overall operations and activities of the District. The principal will provide leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of the strategic support structure necessary to ensure student achievement and facilitate accomplishment of board priorities, increased student learning, and improved state indicator metrics.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District- adopted Courses of study and curriculums that meet the needs of students with consideration given to various races, creeds and socio-economic status
- Support the board priorities
- Focus on district and school wide goals and initiatives
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators
- Support a culture designed to meet the needs of all students
- Utilize available resources of time, space, personal expertise, community expertise, and staff expertise to improve the instructional program
- Incorporate auxiliary services of the psychologist, speech-language hearing specialist, library clerks, resource specialist, nurse, and other district personnel improve the instructional program
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred as well)
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Bilingual preferred
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
John Adams Elementary School is a Core Knowledge® school. Core Knowledge® is an exciting and innovative approach to learning that actively builds on previous knowledge with lessons that are content-rich, coherent, cumulative, and cross-curricular. Under the direction of the Superintendent, oversee the operations of an assigned school according to the established philosophy, policies, goals and priorities of the Board of Education; improve the instructional program, oversee and participate in personnel management activities and functions, work with the community, manage the school, and oversee the overall operations and activities of the District. The principal will provide leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of the strategic support structure necessary to ensure student achievement and facilitate accomplishment of board priorities, increased student learning, and improved state indicator metrics.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District- adopted Courses of study and curriculums that meet the needs of students with consideration given to various races, creeds and socio-economic status
- Support the board priorities
- Focus on district and school wide goals and initiatives
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators
- Support a culture designed to meet the needs of all students
- Utilize available resources of time, space, personal expertise, community expertise, and staff expertise to improve the instructional program
- Incorporate auxiliary services of the psychologist, speech-language hearing specialist, library clerks, resource specialist, nurse, and other district personnel improve the instructional program
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred as well)
- Minimum five years successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Bilingual preferred
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
John Adams Elementary School is a Core Knowledge® school. Core Knowledge® is an exciting and innovative approach to learning that actively builds on previous knowledge with lessons that are content-rich, coherent, cumulative, and cross-curricular.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a 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 basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
John Adams Elementary School is a Core Knowledge® school. Core Knowledge® is an exciting and innovative approach to learning that actively builds on previous knowledge with lessons that are content-rich, coherent, cumulative, and cross-curricular.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a 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 basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
5/4/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/21/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$146,158 - $184,130 Annually
$146,158 - $184,130 Annually
Length of Work Year
210 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time