Elementary School Principal at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The District is seeking candidates with the appropriate California Administrative credentials who display strong, effective leadership skills. We are looking for creative instructional leaders with a vision and willingness to seek and use innovative approaches to problem-solving with a commitment to shared decision-making. Successful candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, must be effective communicators, have the ability to generate enthusiasm and to inspire personal and professional growth among others. We seek candidates with a strong instructional leadership background in supervision, observation, coaching and leading curriculum and professional development, as it relates to 21st-century learning, college, and career readiness, and the implementation of California State Standards. Candidates must possess strong cultural awareness and experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds. A Master’s degree in School Administration is highly desirable. Candidates must have evidence of at least five years of successful experience as an elementary or middle school teacher. Experience working in a middle school or secondary environment is desired.
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS California Administrative Services Credential or California Certificate of Eligibility
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial, official will be required for employment offers)
- Credential Copy (attach a detailed copy of the all credentials held from the CTC)
- English Learner Authorization (If notated on your credential please attach a detailed copy of the credential from the CTC, if not please submit appropriate documentation)
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of introduction stating reasons for interest in the Westminster School District and unique qualifications for this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of reference dated within the last year, one of which is from your current supervisor)
- Resume (Professional resume providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements)
Requirements / Qualifications
MATERIALS California Administrative Services Credential or California Certificate of Eligibility
- Copy of Transcript (unofficial, official will be required for employment offers)
- Credential Copy (attach a detailed copy of the all credentials held from the CTC)
- English Learner Authorization (If notated on your credential please attach a detailed copy of the credential from the CTC, if not please submit appropriate documentation)
- Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of introduction stating reasons for interest in the Westminster School District and unique qualifications for this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of reference dated within the last year, one of which is from your current supervisor)
- Resume (Professional resume providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements)
Comments and Other Information
NOTE: Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. The screenshot(s) should include credential description, document number, expiration date, authorizations (BCLAD), and EL or CLAD (if applicable). Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential
Comments and Other Information
NOTE: Please submit a screenshot from the CTC of your current credential. The screenshot(s) should include credential description, document number, expiration date, authorizations (BCLAD), and EL or CLAD (if applicable). Do not submit the certificate version of the credential or an expired credential
Application Deadline
9/1/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/27/2025
Contact
Melynda Bezzina
714-894-7311 x 1165
714-894-7311 x 1165
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$141,307 - $163,817 Annually
$141,307 - $163,817 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
plus a yearly stipend for a Doctorate, and longevity for all years of service
Length of Work Year
210 days
Employment Type
Full Time