Principal, Hollywood Park Elementary (MAN-426) at Sacramento City Unified School District
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Sacramento City Unified School District seeks a dynamic, equity driven instructional leader to serve as Principal of Hollywood Park Elementary beginning July 2026. Hollywood Park is a welcoming school that serves a deeply connected and supportive community. Relationships are at the heart of the campus, and students, staff, and families take pride in a culture rooted in belonging, care, and high expectations. The school community seeks a principal who will honor its traditions and close-knit identity while collaboratively guiding the school forward through innovative and inclusive practices that meet the needs of every learner. Hollywood Park is deeply committed to inclusive opportunities for all students. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of special education instructional practices, IEP development and implementation, and compliance and progress monitoring. A solid understanding of English Learner instruction and language development is essential. This leader demonstrates expertise in high quality literacy instruction and MTSS frameworks, using data driven interventions to accelerate student growth. The successful candidate leverages instructional technology as a strategic tool to expand access, deepen engagement, and support student learning. Shared leadership and authentic collaboration are central to Hollywood Park's success. The next principal will intentionally lift up the leadership capacity of teachers and staff, creating a culture of trust where educators feel empowered to innovate, contribute ideas, and grow professionally while also feeling supported. This leader will actively seek diverse perspectives and meaningfully involve staff and community members in decision-making processes that reflect collective ownership. Strong family and community partnerships are essential to sustaining Hollywood Park's welcoming spirit. The ideal candidate builds genuine connections with families, listens openly to their perspectives, and strength
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree from an approved institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. A minimum of five years of certificated experience in public or private schools is required, and preference will be given for additional elementary school teaching experience, administrative, or supervisorial experience at the elementary level. Preference given to bilingual speakers, and expertise in vital programs within individual schools including, but not limited to, STEAM, Montessori, Dual Immersion, Waldorf, etc. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Hold a valid Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree from an approved institution is required. Advanced degrees are preferred. A minimum of five years of certificated experience in public or private schools is required, and preference will be given for additional elementary school teaching experience, administrative, or supervisorial experience at the elementary level. Preference given to bilingual speakers, and expertise in vital programs within individual schools including, but not limited to, STEAM, Montessori, Dual Immersion, Waldorf, etc. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Hold a valid Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Aprille Shafto) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year. All requirements (including credentials) must be met by the beginning of the school year; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Aprille Shafto) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year. All requirements (including credentials) must be met by the beginning of the school year; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Application Deadline
3/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/9/2026
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$128,551 - $161,216 Annually
$128,551 - $161,216 Annually
Length of Work Year
211 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Location(s):
4915 Harte Wy, Sacramento, CA 95822
Position Status
Clear
Hours per Day
8
Days per Week
5
FTE
1.0
Funding Source
General