Elementary School Principal (2026-2027 School Year)

Compton Unified School District

Compton, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$128,976–$156,775 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Educational Administration, Leadership, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Primary School, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Compton, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Elementary School Principal 2026-2027 School Year at Compton Unified School District

Share on X Print Application Deadline: Continuous Date: 2026 Contact: Carmen Ochoa 310-639-4321 55048 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: $128,976.00 - $156,775.00 Annually Addl Salary Info: $1200 annual stipend for earned doctorate degree from an accredited university. Length of Work Year: 12 months, 220 Work Days Employment Type: Full Time

About the Employer CUSD Non-Discrimination Statement The Compton Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race, or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer JaMaiia Bond Sr. Director at 2300 West Caldwell Street, Compton CA 90220, 310 639-4321 Ext. 63107. Title IX Coordinator: Carlos Moran, Executive Director, 501 Santa Fe Ave., Compton CA 90221, 310 639-4321 Ext. 55041, camoran.compton.k12.ca.us Section 504 Coordinator: JaMaiia Bond, 2300 West Caldwell Street, CA 90220, 310 639-4321 Ext. 63107.

Requirements

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Letter of interest stating your qualifications and experience related to the position for which you are applying.
  2. Current resume Important Note: Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application. AB 2534 and the Work Experience sections must be completed.
  3. Three professional letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors signed and dated within the past two years.
  4. Copy of current California administrative services credential, California cleared teaching credential, and a copy of transcripts confirming your earned Masters Degree.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSA. Possession of a valid California clear teaching credential B. Possession of a valid California administrative services credential C. Masters Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferably in education administration or a closely related field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A. Elementary principal experience desirable B. Two years experience as an assistant principal at the elementary level or district administrator C. Experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership D. Five years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school with no fewer than three years as a teacher E. Bilingual ability desirable

Requirements Qualifications REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Letter of interest stating your qualifications and experience related to the position for which you are applying
  2. Current resume Important Note: Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application. AB 2534 and the Work Experience sections must be completed.
  3. Three professional letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors signed and dated within the past two years.
  4. Copy of current California administrative services credential, California cleared teaching credential, and a copy of transcripts confirming your earned Masters Degree.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSA. Possession of a valid California clear teaching credential B. Possession of a valid California administrative services credential C. Masters Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferably in education administration or a closely related field

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A. Elementary principal experience desirable B. Two years experience as an assistant principal at the elementary level or district administrator C. Experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership D. Five years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school with no fewer than three years as a teacher E. Bilingual ability desirable

Comments and Other Information • All online application documents should be addressed to the attention of Patrick D. Sullivan, Director of Human Resources. • All documents must be attached in PDF format to your EdJoin application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the EdJoin Help Desk at 888 900-8945. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 800 A.M. - 500 P.M.

Comments and Other Information • All online application documents should be addressed to the attention of Patrick D. Sullivan, Director of Human Resources. • All documents must be attached in PDF format to your EdJoin application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the EdJoin Help Desk at 888 900-8945. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 800 A.M. - 500 P.M.

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