Associate Principal Pre-Qualification Pool

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This is an opportunity to become Pre-Qualified for: Associate Principal This recruitment is to establish a pre-qualification pool of Associate Principal candidates. Candidates successful in the Level 1 interview process will be eligible to apply and be considered for Associate Principal positions posted through June 30, 2026. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community. BASIC FUNCTION: The Associate Principal will act as co-administrator with the school principal performing duties as assigned by the principal involving major portions of school operation and to assume administrative responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal; serve as the primary administrator for summer/ extended learning programs as assigned. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL PRE-QUALIFIED POOL PROCESS: This application process will establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for Associate Principal positions. Step 1: Submit Application Start by submitting your application to this posting. Step 2: Qualifications Review If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be forwarded to subject matter experts for review. Step 3: Level 1 Interview Invitation Candidates considered for advancement will be invited to participate in a Level 1 interview. Step 4: Pre-Qualified Pool If you successfully pass the Level 1 interview, your name will be placed in the Pre-Qualified Associate Principal Hiring Pool through June 30, 2026 . Step 5: Apply for Vacancies Once in the Associate Principal Pre-Qualified Hiring Pool, monitor the District's job opportunities page for Associate Principal recruitments. Submit an application for each Associate Principal position that you are interested in. You must submit an application for each site-specific position in order to be considered. For more information regarding the Associate Principal recruitment process please click here.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to three years of effective teaching experience and site leadership experience as well as a thorough knowledge of instructional strategies.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.

Responsibilities

Serve as a co-administrator and instructional leader on one or more school campuses.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the instructional program.
Build relationships in order to support the skill development of certificated and classified staff.
Develop school plans and organizational procedures to protect the health and safety of students and staff on campus.