Elementary​/TK-Assistant Principal

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Administration
• Date Posted: 1/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Various School Sites
• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

• Facilitate a safe environment for students and staff.
• Support a professional learning community which demonstrates a united commitment to student learning, parent involvement, and ongoing improvement.
• Support a school atmosphere where all students realize maximum growth.
• Support a positive image for the school and district.
• Direct student activities and maintain student discipline.
• Implement Board Policies and Administrative Procedures as they relate to the school.
• Maintain the safe operation of buildings and grounds.
• Supervise and evaluate classified staff.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Assume duties as site administrator in the Principal's absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Assist in the implementation of a three-tiered model of instruction and intervention and provide supports for socio‑economically disadvantaged students, English learners, and foster youth.
• Observe instruction by teachers and instructional intervention aides and provide feedback and coaching.
• Assist grade level and/or subject area teams with administration of assessments, data analysis, forming intervention groups, and planning instruction/intervention.
• Provide professional development and modeling of effective instruction and intervention.
• Provide training for new teachers and support services for teachers participating in District Induction programs.
• Provide instruction in reading or math to individuals or small groups of students.

• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Valid Administrative Services Credential
• Master's Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in Education or related field.
• At least five years of successful classroom teaching and/or coaching experience.

Annual Salary Range: $114,048 - $138,261, nine (9) steps, 204 working days per year, eight (8) hours per day. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of administrator experience. $2,500/year stipend for a Doctorate Degree;
Longevity of $1,500 after 15 years of qualified District service and $3,500 after 20 years of qualified District service. Additional time/days as is necessary to perform related job duties and responsibilities. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 per year to family dental, medical, and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.

External applicants must apply online and are required to submit a letter of interest (cover letter), transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a resume including background information, educational experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.

Internal administrator candidates are required to submit a personal letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, and a resume including background information, educational experience and achievements to the Human Resources Department to receive consideration for this position.

Submissions should be sent to:
Darryl Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.

• More than one interview may be required. Not every qualified candidate can expect to be interviewed.
• Well-qualified applicants will become part of a candidate pool and will be considered for an interview for any respective principal openings which become available for the  school year.
• If selected, the Elementary/TK-8 Assistant Principal will be expected to participate in summer training activities, which may occur during the instructional day and/or after school. Additional compensation will be provided, if applicable.

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at  or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.