VICE PRINCIPAL ~ MIDDLE SCHOOL at Downey Unified School District
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Provides educational and administrative leadership for a middle school, performs other duties connected with the educational program as assigned. Reports directly to the site administrator.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential authorizing service appropriate to this position - Master’s Degree - Three years of middle school experience as a teacher, Categorical Resource Teacher, Dean, and/or Summer School Administrator highly desirable - Doctorate and Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. ALL wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest to Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent, emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation from a District administrator, less than one year old (current DUSD employees only need to upload one letter of recommendation, less than one year old). APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential authorizing service appropriate to this position - Master’s Degree - Three years of middle school experience as a teacher, Categorical Resource Teacher, Dean, and/or Summer School Administrator highly desirable - Doctorate and Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. ALL wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest to Alyda R. Mir, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent, emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation from a District administrator, less than one year old (current DUSD employees only need to upload one letter of recommendation, less than one year old). APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Application Deadline
5/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/7/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$145,068 - $157,026 Annually
$145,068 - $157,026 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
(+ $3,357 for Doctorate)
Length of Work Year
201 Days
Employment Type
Full Time