Assistant Principal, High School Eligibility Pool 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
Under the direction of the High School Principal, assist with the overall functions of the school including guidance, curriculum, instruction, budgeting, student behavior, student activities, plant management, attendance, summer school, promotion and/or graduation, and data processing.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Leadership & Strategic Oversight
- Serve as the Principal in the absence of the Principal.
- Focus on district and school-wide goals, initiatives, and board priorities.
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators.
- Support a school culture designed to meet the needs of all students.
2. Instructional & Curriculum Management
- Assist in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
- Assist in staff development and program implementation.
- Develop and implement the master schedule.
- Assist in staff evaluation and the supervision of instruction.
- Maintain current knowledge of major education issues, including adult and alternative education.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE::
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or 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
Under the direction of the High School Principal, assist with the overall functions of the school including guidance, curriculum, instruction, budgeting, student behavior, student activities, plant management, attendance, summer school, promotion and/or graduation, and data processing.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Leadership & Strategic Oversight
- Serve as the Principal in the absence of the Principal.
- Focus on district and school-wide goals, initiatives, and board priorities.
- Focus on increasing student learning outcomes and improving state indicators.
- Support a school culture designed to meet the needs of all students.
2. Instructional & Curriculum Management
- Assist in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
- Assist in staff development and program implementation.
- Develop and implement the master schedule.
- Assist in staff evaluation and the supervision of instruction.
- Maintain current knowledge of major education issues, including adult and alternative education.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE::
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Certification
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or 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
5/27/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/13/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$148,519 - $187,107 Annually
$148,519 - $187,107 Annually
Length of Work Year
215 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time