What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuation High School Principal position at Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Continuation High School Principal at Coachella Valley Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/15/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
Contact
760-848-1091
Number of Openings
Salary
$12,889.00 - $16,213.00 Monthly
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About the Employer
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Principal has administrative and supervisory responsibility for a 10th through 12th-grade Continuation High School. Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Principal serves as the educational leader. The Principal manages all affairs of the school within District policy and procedures, ensures a safe, secure, and appropriate learning environment is provided for all students, and that every student enrolled has an equal opportunity to study, learn and graduate.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDJOIN Application Requirements and Attachments: 1. EDJOIN online application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 12 months) NOTE: Internal candidates are not required to attach letters of recommendation Required Experience: 1. Experience: Successful classroom teaching at several different grade levels; five (5) years teaching experience preferred. 2. Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; advanced study in a field of elementary education including the areas of administrative, supervision and curriculum development. 3. Valid California Teacher Credential 4. Valid California Administrative Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
EDJOIN Application Requirements and Attachments: 1. EDJOIN online application 2. Letter of Introduction 3. Resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (within the last 12 months) NOTE: Internal candidates are not required to attach letters of recommendation Required Experience: 1. Experience: Successful classroom teaching at several different grade levels; five (5) years teaching experience preferred. 2. Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; advanced study in a field of elementary education including the areas of administrative, supervision and curriculum development. 3. Valid California Teacher Credential 4. Valid California Administrative Credential
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- Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
- Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
- The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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- CalSTRS Info for New Educators