Principal, Isador Cohen Elementary (MAN-434) 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 Isador Cohen Elementary beginning August 2026. Isador Cohen is a welcoming school that serves a very diverse community. Students, staff, and families take pride in a learning environment grounded 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 all learners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in high-quality literacy and math instruction, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks, and the use of data-driven interventions to accelerate student achievement. The successful leader will also possess deep knowledge of English Language Development for emergent bilingual learners. The principal must effectively support multilingual learners, students with disabilities, gifted learners, and students requiring differentiated academic or behavioral supports. Additionally, the principal will leverage instructional technology as a strategic tool to expand access, enhance engagement, and support meaningful learning for all students. Isador Cohen serves families who represent a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including many Farsi, Dari, and Pashto speaking students and others who speak additional world languages. The principal must demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive communication to ensure that all families—regardless of language background—feel welcomed, informed, respected, and connected to the school community. This includes valuing the cultural knowledge families bring, actively seeking their perspectives, and cultivating partnerships that recognize and celebrate the community’s linguistic and cultural diversity. Shared leadership and authentic collaboration are essential to I
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 (Enrique Flores) 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 (Enrique Flores) 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
4/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/8/2026
Contact
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):
9025 Salmon Falls Dr, Sacramento, CA 95826
Position Status
Clear
Hours per Day
8
Days per Week
5
FTE
1.0
Funding Source
General