Principal, Poly High School at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, serve as the site administrator and instructional leader of the High School, according to the established philosophy, goals and policies of the Board of Education; administers school-wide curriculum and all phases of the instructional program and management of the facility. Improve the instructional program, oversee and participate in personnel management activities and functions, work with the community, manage the school, and oversee the activities of the school. The principal will provide leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of the strategic support structure necessary to ensure student achievement and facilitate accomplishment of board priorities, increased student learning, and improved state indicator metrics.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District- adopted Courses of study and curriculums that meet the needs of all students.
- Focus on district and school-wide goals and initiatives.
- Organize, supervise, and implement all educational programs at the school site in accordance with district-wide goals, instructional priorities, Federal and State standards and guidelines.
- Evaluate and monitor the instructional programs periodically using district and self-evaluation methods to determine the status of instructional programs.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred)
- Minimum five years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or California identification card
- Bilingual preferred
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent, serve as the site administrator and instructional leader of the High School, according to the established philosophy, goals and policies of the Board of Education; administers school-wide curriculum and all phases of the instructional program and management of the facility. Improve the instructional program, oversee and participate in personnel management activities and functions, work with the community, manage the school, and oversee the activities of the school. The principal will provide leadership in the development, implementation and facilitation of the strategic support structure necessary to ensure student achievement and facilitate accomplishment of board priorities, increased student learning, and improved state indicator metrics.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Develop and implement an instructional program according to the District- adopted Courses of study and curriculums that meet the needs of all students.
- Focus on district and school-wide goals and initiatives.
- Organize, supervise, and implement all educational programs at the school site in accordance with district-wide goals, instructional priorities, Federal and State standards and guidelines.
- Evaluate and monitor the instructional programs periodically using district and self-evaluation methods to determine the status of instructional programs.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learners Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred (site experience preferred)
- Minimum five years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or California identification card
- Bilingual preferred
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3 Rev 12.18.25
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3 Rev 12.18.25
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
3/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/2/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$172,736 - $217,615 Annually
$172,736 - $217,615 Annually
Length of Work Year
221 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time