Education: Master's degree required with a concentration in elementary education, curriculum or administration; Doctorate preferred. Experience: Prior teaching experiene in grades K-8; demonstrated leadership abilities at the elementary level. Previous administrative experience desireable. Credentials: Valid California administrative and teaching credentials. Knowledge & Abilities Possess a thorough and current knowledge of curriculum and effective teaching practices, of group dynamics, and of udget management. Has successfully demonostrated the ability to be competent in human relations skills, to communicate well orally and in writing, to be proficient in supervision skills, to be competent in leadership skills, to develop and implement a vision, to establish a school climate conducive to goal accomplishment and to loyally support the district educational philosophy and the district management team. Education Advancements: MA+15 - Add $500 to annual salary MA+30 - Add $1,000 to annual salary MA+45 - Add $1,500 to annual salary Doctorate - Add $2,000 to annual salary Experience Credit: Up to and including four (4) years experience outside the District may be allowed. The Board retains the authority to approve the salary of new positions and the experience/educational credit to be awarded for placement on an existing salary schedule. Employee Benefits: The District will contribute up to a maximum of $12,000 annually toward employee health insurance, dependent health insurance, employee dental insurance, dependent dental insurance, employee life insurance, employee income protection insurance, employee tax sheltered annuity, and employee vision insurance. Longevity: $2,000 annual stipend starting the year following when an employee completes ten (10) consecutive years of service as a manager or confidential employee