Principal - Helendale Secondary School at Helendale School District
About the Employer
Helendale is a small, tight knit locality of 5,000 residents in Southern California’s high desert alongside historic Route 66. The community is known for its outstanding recreational opportunities, including off-roading, golfing, hiking, swimming and a multitude of water sports including kayaking on Silver Lakes. Helendale is just a short drive to the cities of Apple Valley, Victorville and Barstow with their expanded opportunities for shopping, dining and medical services. Helendale’s location also makes for an easy drive to Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Major airports are available in Ontario and Las Vegas. Helendale sits at an altitude of 2,400 feet and experiences warm days and cool nights throughout the year. Temperature extremes can range from freezing at night in the depth of winter to summer temperatures around 100 degrees on the warmest days. The climate has low humidity year-round.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of Helendale Secondary School. The Principal is responsible for guiding the educational program, supporting teachers and staff, ensuring student success, and maintaining a safe and positive school climate. This position works collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement district goals and promote student achievement.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Possession of an Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential A minimum of five (5) years of effective classroom teaching experience. A minimum of three (3) years effective School site administrative or management experience desired. Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and support certificated and classified staff. Knowledge of curriculum, CTI programs, instructional leadership, student services, and educational law. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, families, and the community.
- Certification (Copy of Preliminary or Clear Admin. Services Credential)
- Credential Copy (Copy of valid California Teaching Credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Work Related Letters of Recommendation/Reference, 3 in the last 2 years, Signed)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Possession of an Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential A minimum of five (5) years of effective classroom teaching experience. A minimum of three (3) years effective School site administrative or management experience desired. Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and support certificated and classified staff. Knowledge of curriculum, CTI programs, instructional leadership, student services, and educational law. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, staff, families, and the community.
- Certification (Copy of Preliminary or Clear Admin. Services Credential)
- Credential Copy (Copy of valid California Teaching Credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Work Related Letters of Recommendation/Reference, 3 in the last 2 years, Signed)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
All required documents must be attached to the application for the application to be considered complete.
Prior to start date being given applicant must compete:
Fingerprint Clearance
TB Clearance
Vector Solutions must be completed prior to employment
All candidates will be notified by Edjoin E-mail throughout the hiring process.
Nondiscrimination statement: Helendale School District does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
DISQUALIFICATION: Any applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening or interview panel committees with the intent of influencing the decision of the committees or the Board, will be disqualified.
Comments and Other Information
All required documents must be attached to the application for the application to be considered complete.
Prior to start date being given applicant must compete:
Fingerprint Clearance
TB Clearance
Vector Solutions must be completed prior to employment
All candidates will be notified by Edjoin E-mail throughout the hiring process.
Nondiscrimination statement: Helendale School District does not discriminate in its hiring on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
DISQUALIFICATION: Any applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening or interview panel committees with the intent of influencing the decision of the committees or the Board, will be disqualified.