Elementary School Principal - 2026/2027 School Year at Soledad Unified School District

Application Deadline

10/7/2026 4:45 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$124,648 - $164,029 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60 - $48,862.92 toward full family medical benefits for a combined salary range of $142,912.60 to $173,510.92
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year/205 Work Days/8 hours a day
Employment Type
Full Time, Management
Work Location
San Vicente Elementary School

About the Employer

VISION STATEMENT Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world. MISSION STATEMENT The results of the Soledad Unified School District’s efforts will be evidenced by: Students: Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures. Staff: Employing and retaining administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, holding themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrating continuous self improvement that drives program and student success. Educational Program: Providing a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district and state standards, and state and national performance targets that teach the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and support success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life. Facilities, equipment, and materials: Providing safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well- planned and state-of-the-art with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards. Learning environment: Maintaining a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and that demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools’ stakeholders. Strategic partnerships: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents.

Requirements / Qualifications

MATERIALS Requirements: MA Degree and Administrative Services Credential PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid California Teaching credential. Valid California administrative credential. Master's degree in education administration. Four years successful elementary classroom teaching experience. Two years building level administrative experience.

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume

  • Administrative Services Credential

Requirements / Qualifications

MATERIALS Requirements: MA Degree and Administrative Services Credential PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid California Teaching credential. Valid California administrative credential. Master's degree in education administration. Four years successful elementary classroom teaching experience. Two years building level administrative experience.

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume

  • Administrative Services Credential

Comments and Other Information

DOJ/FBI Clearance and TB Test Clearance upon hire Salary Pay Range: $124,648 - $164,029 Annually In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60 - $48,862.92 toward full family medical benefits for a combined salary range of $142,912.60 to $173,510.92 TENTATIVE TIMELINE Application Deadline: 10/7/2026 Screening Applications: 10/8/2026 First Round Interview Date Change to: 10/12/2026 Second Interviews: 10/12/2026 PM Anticipated Start Date: Negotiable

Comments and Other Information


DOJ/FBI Clearance and TB Test Clearance upon hire Salary Pay Range: $124,648 - $164,029 Annually In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $18,264.60 - $48,862.92 toward full family medical benefits for a combined salary range of $142,912.60 to $173,510.92 TENTATIVE TIMELINE Application Deadline: 10/7/2026 Screening Applications: 10/8/2026 First Round Interview Date Change to: 10/12/2026 Second Interviews: 10/12/2026 PM Anticipated Start Date: Negotiable