PRINCIPAL ~ DOWNEY HIGH SCHOOL at Downey Unified School District
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The high school principal is responsible for the overall administration of a school site, grades 9 - 12. The responsibilities include but are not limited to fostering high student academic achievement, building positive relationships, maintaining a safe, clean and attractive school, maximizing fiscal resources, and optimizing the use of the school facility. In addition, the high school principal is responsible for school programs, (e.g., general education, special education, CIF sports, and a variety of support services for students). The principal is also responsible for the evaluation of both certificated and classified personnel, community relations, and professional learning opportunities.
Requirements / Qualifications
•Valid California Administrative Credential including a Master’s Degree •Valid Single or Multiple Subject Credential •Minimum of 3 years of experience as a secondary administrator •Minimum of 3 years of experience as a high school or middle school teacher •Doctorate and Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, dated less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews. Interview dates will be the week of January 19, 2026.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
•Valid California Administrative Credential including a Master’s Degree •Valid Single or Multiple Subject Credential •Minimum of 3 years of experience as a secondary administrator •Minimum of 3 years of experience as a high school or middle school teacher •Doctorate and Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, dated less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews. Interview dates will be the week of January 19, 2026.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Application Deadline
1/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/10/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$184,205 - $199,319 Annually
$184,205 - $199,319 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
+ $3,357 Doctorate stipend, if applicable)
Length of Work Year
223
Employment Type
Full Time