Substitute Administrator
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Principal
Location: Thermal
SUBSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR at Coachella Valley Unified School District
Final date to receive applications: 6/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted: 2/19/2026
Contact:
Monica Valenzuela
Number of Openings: 10
Salary:
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info:
Per Diem Rate:
High School $642.69, Middle School: $603.22, Elementary: $574.41
Length of Work Year:
Part-time, as Needed
Employment Type:
Part Time
Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff.
The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society.
Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
The Coachella Valley Unified School District is seeking administrator substitutes. These substitutes would not be assigned long‑term strategic responsibilities but would focus on maintaining continuity of daily site operations during periods of administrator absence. By ensuring that every school site has qualified administrative leadership in place each day, the District reinforces stable learning environments that are essential for student success.
- Maintains safe, orderly, and well-supervised campuses during administrator absences.
- Ensures timely response to student discipline, attendance, and behavioral issues.
- Supports instructional continuity by maintaining daily oversight of teaching and learning activities.
- Reduces disruption to school climate and staff operations caused by prolonged administrative vacancies. Compensation would be limited to days worked. The use of Substitute Administrators directly supports student achievement by ensuring consistent leadership and supervision at school sites.
- EDJOIN online application
- Copy of valid teaching and administrative credentials
- Letter of Introduction
- Three letters of Recommendation within the last 12 months
- Resume
- Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree required)
The District is hiring SUBSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR. (Principal, Assistant Principal).
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