Demo

Assistant Principal, Elementary School

Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

Assistant Principal, Elementary School at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

Share on X
Application Deadline

6/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/12/2026
Contact
Araceli Zavala
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$129,725 - $163,430 Annually
Length of Work Year
200 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the overall functioning of the school as designated by the Principal. Under the Principal’s leadership, the Assistant Principal manages essential site functions including student behavior, curriculum and instruction, attendance, parent and student activities, and general site management. Specific responsibilities may vary based on individual school structures.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Instructional Leadership & Student Success
  • Assist staff with the implementation of District-adopted courses of study and instructional strategies.
  • Support the "Cycle of Inquiry" and "Guide for Instructional Direction" by analyzing test data and coordinating testing programs.
  • Support teachers with instructional programs and effective strategies that increase student achievement, specifically including strategies for English Learners.
  • Ensure a learning environment that is equitable for all students and monitor student progress reports, report cards and timelines.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, school-wide positive behavior program designed to address diverse student needs. This includes the consistent implementation of school discipline policies through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), restorative practices, and Positive Behavior System (PBS) strategies.
  • Monitor student attendance, oversee SARB/SART meetings, and provide incentives to improve student attendance.

Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification
  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
  • Bilingual preferred

Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
  • Resume
  • 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
  • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)

Please note:
  • Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)
  • Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin

Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the overall functioning of the school as designated by the Principal. Under the Principal’s leadership, the Assistant Principal manages essential site functions including student behavior, curriculum and instruction, attendance, parent and student activities, and general site management. Specific responsibilities may vary based on individual school structures.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Instructional Leadership & Student Success
  • Assist staff with the implementation of District-adopted courses of study and instructional strategies.
  • Support the "Cycle of Inquiry" and "Guide for Instructional Direction" by analyzing test data and coordinating testing programs.
  • Support teachers with instructional programs and effective strategies that increase student achievement, specifically including strategies for English Learners.
  • Ensure a learning environment that is equitable for all students and monitor student progress reports, report cards and timelines.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, school-wide positive behavior program designed to address diverse student needs. This includes the consistent implementation of school discipline policies through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), restorative practices, and Positive Behavior System (PBS) strategies.
  • Monitor student attendance, oversee SARB/SART meetings, and provide incentives to improve student attendance.

Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification
  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • Minimum five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population
  • Bilingual preferred

Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
  • Resume
  • 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
  • Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)

Please note:
  • Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)
  • Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin

Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.

Comments and Other Information


The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Links Related To This Job
  • NonDiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures
  • Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
  • Best of Riverside
  • View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.
  • CalSTRS Info for New Educators

Salary : $129,725 - $163,430

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Assistant Principal, Elementary School?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Assistant Principal, Elementary School career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$86,115 - $115,444
Income Estimation: 
$106,272 - $135,338
Income Estimation: 
$115,229 - $156,440
Income Estimation: 
$302,228 - $379,575
Income Estimation: 
$136,280 - $200,184
Income Estimation: 
$89,305 - $134,530
Income Estimation: 
$101,682 - $154,503
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

  • Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Riverside, CA
  • Transcriber - Visually Impaired at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Share on X Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 1/6/2026 Contact Claud... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Riverside, CA
  • Operations Manager, Nutrition Services at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Share on X Application Deadline 7/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/1... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Riverside, CA
  • Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Multilingual Programs (TK-6) at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Share on X Application Deadline 6/30/2026 1... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Riverside, CA
  • Custodian at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Share on X Application Deadline 6/23/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/15/2026 Contact Chenelle Thom... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Assistant Principal, Elementary School jobs in the Riverside, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Temecula Valley Unified School District Temecula, CA
  • ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THE POSITION Under the direction of the Principal, assists with the administration and coordination of an elementar... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Corona-Norco Unified School District Corona, CA
  • The Corona-Norco Unified School District is the largest school district in Riverside County and the seventh-largest district in California. The success of ... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!