Principal, Jefferson Elementary at Carlsbad Unified

Application Deadline

2/20/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/27/2026
Contact
Jennifer Parraga
(760) 331-5027
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$140,399 - $169,283 Annually
Length of Work Year
July 1, 2026 or sooner
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Serves under the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction as the chief executive officer of the elementary school assigned with total responsibility to provide leadership for the instruction program. Manages all affairs of the school within district policy and procedures, and supervises all Certificated and Classified employees assigned to serve in the school.

Requirements / Qualifications

Each item listed below MUST be submitted through edjoin before your application is considered. Incomplete applications will be removed. 1. CA Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator 5. Supplemental Questions Qualifications: - California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s Degree - Successful administration/leadership experience - Elementary experience preferred - Assistant Principal experience preferred - Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred

Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application: Writing Prompt: Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementary principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less.

Requirements / Qualifications

Each item listed below MUST be submitted through edjoin before your application is considered. Incomplete applications will be removed. 1. CA Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator 5. Supplemental Questions Qualifications: - California Administrative Services Credential - Master’s Degree - Successful administration/leadership experience - Elementary experience preferred - Assistant Principal experience preferred - Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred

Please respond to the following writing prompt and submit with your application: Writing Prompt: Write a letter introducing yourself as if you were a newly appointed elementary principal to the students, staff and parent community. Include three key qualities that define you as a leader and how these qualities shape would guide your work as a principal. The letter should be one page or less.

Comments and Other Information

CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students

Comments and Other Information


CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students