Elementary School Principal - Waverly School; INTERNAL

Position: Elementary School Principal (#274) - Waverly School (2026-27) INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Linden

Linden is an unincorporated community located on Highway 26 about 10 miles east of Stockton. The district has four elementary schools serving 1500 students, one high school serving 800 students, and a continuation high school serving 45 students. Glenwood Elementary School and Waverly School are K-8 schools with enrollments between 380 and 405. Linden Elementary School is a K-4 school with an enrollment of slightly over 377.

Waterloo School is a 5-8 middle school with an enrollment of about 342. Linden High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school and PRIDE is the continuation high school.

Qualifications:

Hold a valid administrative credential. Experience in teaching and administration. Master's Degree is preferable. Demonstrate an understanding of the K-4 student population, elementary school curriculum as appropriate, and overall operations of an elementary campus.

Immediate Supervisor:

The elementary principal reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Instruction.

Preferred

Qualification:

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Each principal completes classroom observations and evaluations of certificated staff, as well as, supervising and evaluating classified personnel in a timely manner. Classroom observations/evaluations should focus on standards-based instruction and adherence to curriculum objectives.

Additional responsibilities include:

Create and maintain Master Schedule

Determine Staffing Needs and Credentialing requirements

Provide guidance and academic counseling to all students

Provide Leadership and Facilitate Student Award Programs

Work Collaboratively with Students, Staff, and Parents to Promote a Positive School Climate

Supervise Independent Study program

Coordinate after-school programs for at-risk students

Attend all IEP's, 504's, and SST's.

Complete Single School Plan for Student Achievement

Complete the School Accountability Report Card

Chair the School Site Council and ELAC advisory committee

Participate in Teacher-Parent Club Meetings and Activities

Publish Parent Newsletter on a Regular Basis

Complete mandated reports such as the R-30 and Emergency Immigrant Reports

Participate in District Management Team Meetings

Attend Monthly Board of Education Meetings

Direct, Coordinate, and Maintain the District Gifted and Talented Education Program

Testing:
In coordination with the Director of Student Services and the District EL Coordinator, the principal shall facilitate, organize and monitor required State and District assessments such as STAR, CELDT, DWA and DMA. Coordinate the administration and scoring of District Benchmark Assessments. In addition, he/she will interpret test scores and make presentations to district and site staff for program improvement.

Curriculum Development and Supervision:
The Principal ensures the delivery of standards-based instruction in the academic program. The principal provides support and training to all teachers for the purpose of improving classroom instruction and student achievement for all students including English Learners and Title I students.

Maintenance/Site Operations:
In conjunction with the Director of Maintenance, the principal supervises, monitors, and evaluates the site custodians and maintenance custodians.

Supervision:
Student safety is a priority and includes supervision and campus security. In addition, the principal develops, monitors and implements the School Safety Plan.

Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

* Credential Copy (Administrative Services)

* Letter of Introduction

* Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 required)

* Resume

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of Linden Unified School District (LUSD) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gander identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any LUSD site and/or activity.

The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of Linden Unified School District (LUSD) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment).

Name:
John Schallberger  School District:
Linden Unified School District…