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Executive Director of TK-12 School

West Contra Costa Unified School District
Richmond, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Executive Director of TK-12 School at West Contra Costa Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
5/15/2026
Contact
Cheryl Cotton
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$158,067.70 - $189,682.62 Annually
Length of Work Year
225 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is seeking an experienced and equity-focused leader to serve as Executive Director of TK–12 Schools (Elementary/Secondary). Under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer/Associate Superintendent, the Executive Director supports and supervises school principals, oversees instructional programs, and promotes high levels of student achievement across assigned schools. Responsibilities include instructional leadership, school improvement planning, principal development, data-driven decision-making, community engagement, and ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader committed to educational excellence, equity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please include the following required documents with your EdJoin application: • Letter of interest describing your qualifications, experience, and training relevant to the position • Current résumé • Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last two (2) years • Three (3) professional references including phone numbers and email addresses • Copies of all valid credentials and certifications required for the position EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizing service as an elementary or secondary teacher • Valid California Administrative Credential authorizing service as an administrator • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred • Graduate coursework in school administration, personnel administration, labor relations, business administration, or related field preferred • Experience managing or directing public school or public sector personnel and labor relations programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Driver’s License

Applicants must possess a valid California Administrative Services Credential or be eligible for issuance at the time of application. Proof of credential (or eligibility documentation) must be included with the application. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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

  • Administrative Services Credential

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please include the following required documents with your EdJoin application: • Letter of interest describing your qualifications, experience, and training relevant to the position • Current résumé • Three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last two (2) years • Three (3) professional references including phone numbers and email addresses • Copies of all valid credentials and certifications required for the position EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizing service as an elementary or secondary teacher • Valid California Administrative Credential authorizing service as an administrator • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred • Graduate coursework in school administration, personnel administration, labor relations, business administration, or related field preferred • Experience managing or directing public school or public sector personnel and labor relations programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Driver’s License

Applicants must possess a valid California Administrative Services Credential or be eligible for issuance at the time of application. Proof of credential (or eligibility documentation) must be included with the application. Failure to provide required documentation may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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

  • Administrative Services Credential

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Declaración de No Discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, y Sección 504 Coordinadora: Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net.

Comments and Other Information


Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net. Declaración de No Discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net, y Sección 504 Coordinadora: Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, (510) 307-4671, christine.hatcher@wccusd.net.
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