Principal, Jefferson Elementary School at Carlsbad Unified

Application Deadline

4/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/12/2026
Contact
Jennifer Parraga
(760) 331-5027
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$140,399 - $169,283
Length of Work Year
July 1, 2026
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

1. California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 6 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator 5. Copies of Transcripts (external applicants only) 6. Writing Prompt Response (see writing prompt below)

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.All required documents must be attached to the application in order to be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. California Administrative Services Credential 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 6 months with at least one from an immediate supervising administrator 5. Copies of Transcripts (external applicants only) 6. Writing Prompt Response (see writing prompt below)

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.All required documents must be attached to the application in order to be considered.

Comments and Other Information

Panel interviews are anticipated to be held on April 3rd. Candidates will be contact to schedule an interview if selected to move forward. CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students

Comments and Other Information


Panel interviews are anticipated to be held on April 3rd. Candidates will be contact to schedule an interview if selected to move forward. CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students