Principal - Rite of Passage - Multiple Locations Requiring Travel at El Dorado County Office of Education
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Rite of Passage Short-Term Residential Therapy Program sites have enabled thousands of at-risk youth to move beyond their troubled home lives and negative former school experiences. Providing dramatic behavioral and lifestyle changes, the Rite of Passage treatment programs provide a unique, proactive setting for education. EDCOE provides educational services at the facilities. The position will require travel. Sites are located in San Andreas, CA, Minden, NV, and Placerville, CA. EDCOE is seeking a dynamic leader that ensures the educational success of students by providing instructional leadership; building and maintaining positive relationships with Rite of Passage; working and communicating effectively with staff, students, parents, and community agencies; managing testing, staffing, master schedules, discipline, and school activities; supervising and evaluating instructional and classified staff; assisting with the preparation of various State plans and reports related to LCAP, Wellness, Safety; and maintaining a safe and positive school culture. It is also critical that the Principal can facilitate positive partnerships, build a positive school culture, manage multiple school sites, manage crises, and make quick decisions. EDCOE is looking for a Principal who can provide top-notch Professional Development for teachers and staff, as well as program staff related to students in an alternative setting.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position serves multiple sites and requires travel to/from Placerville, CA, Minden, NV, and San Andreas, CA. Experience: Must have successful experience as a school principal or vice principal with a full range of responsibilities for leading and managing a secondary school program. Education: Credential in School Administration; Valid California Teaching Credential.
Please include the following along with a completed application:
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current Letters - Within the last two years)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
This position serves multiple sites and requires travel to/from Placerville, CA, Minden, NV, and San Andreas, CA. Experience: Must have successful experience as a school principal or vice principal with a full range of responsibilities for leading and managing a secondary school program. Education: Credential in School Administration; Valid California Teaching Credential.
Please include the following along with a completed application:
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current Letters - Within the last two years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at 530-295-2250.
EDCOE Title IX Information
Comments and Other Information
The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at 530-295-2250.
EDCOE Title IX Information
Application Deadline
3/16/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/20/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$121,637 - $147,847 Annually
$121,637 - $147,847 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based on Education and Experience
Length of Work Year
8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 222 Days/Year, and 12 Months/Year
Employment Type
Full Time
First Round Interview
The Interview is tentatively on March 30, 2026 (In - Person / Placerville, CA)
Second Round Interview
March 31, 2026 (In - Person / Placerville, CA)