What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal- Charter School (CBCS/MSCS) position at Merced County Office of Education?
Principal- Charter School (CBCS/MSCS) at Merced County Office of Education
Application Deadline
4/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/10/2026
Contact
Chelsea Dunlap
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$129,847 - $149,003 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 25-26 Certificated Management Salary Schedule (CM)
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 210 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Department/Program:
Educational Services/Student Programs (Merced Scholars Charter School/Come Back Charter School)
Location:
350 W.Yosemite Ave. Merced, CA 95348
Work Hours:
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
PC #:
4065
About The Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of assigned school(s), including physical site, budget, student activities, discipline, curriculum, communications, and articulation with MCOE, state and federal agencies, and other educational programs; participates in the development of policies and strategies for school operations; manages the effective use of school resources to improve productivity and service; provides complex and responsible support to assigned management personnel in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).
Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, public administration, or a related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Certificate of Eligibility must be held with an Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter, and will need to be submitted). Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Five (5) years of classroom teaching experience and one (2) year in an administrative or leadership capacity.
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).
Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, public administration, or a related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Certificate of Eligibility must be held with an Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter, and will need to be submitted). Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Five (5) years of classroom teaching experience and one (2) year in an administrative or leadership capacity.
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.
Comments and Other Information
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.
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Application Deadline
4/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/10/2026
Contact
Chelsea Dunlap
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$129,847 - $149,003 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 25-26 Certificated Management Salary Schedule (CM)
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 210 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Department/Program:
Educational Services/Student Programs (Merced Scholars Charter School/Come Back Charter School)
Location:
350 W.Yosemite Ave. Merced, CA 95348
Work Hours:
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
PC #:
4065
About The Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of assigned school(s), including physical site, budget, student activities, discipline, curriculum, communications, and articulation with MCOE, state and federal agencies, and other educational programs; participates in the development of policies and strategies for school operations; manages the effective use of school resources to improve productivity and service; provides complex and responsible support to assigned management personnel in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).
Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, public administration, or a related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Certificate of Eligibility must be held with an Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter, and will need to be submitted). Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Five (5) years of classroom teaching experience and one (2) year in an administrative or leadership capacity.
- Credential Copy (Attach ALL valid credentials you currently hold.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters signed and dated within the last 18 months)
- Resume
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).
Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education, public administration, or a related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Certificate of Eligibility must be held with an Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter, and will need to be submitted). Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Five (5) years of classroom teaching experience and one (2) year in an administrative or leadership capacity.
- Credential Copy (Attach ALL valid credentials you currently hold.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters signed and dated within the last 18 months)
- Resume
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.
Comments and Other Information
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.
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Salary : $129,847 - $149,003