Principal - Middle School; Certificated

2026 - 2027 | Principal - Middle School (Certificated)

San Dieguito Union High School District Pacific Trails Middle School - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5553146

Final date to receive applications: Mar 11, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 24, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

We are seeking a collaborative and student-centered leader to serve as Middle School Principal for the 2026–2027 school year
. Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Principal provides overall leadership for instructional programs, student support services, and daily school operations. Responsibilities include fostering a positive and inclusive campus culture; promoting academic excellence and student well-being; supervising and evaluating staff; overseeing attendance, scheduling, discipline, and student activities; supporting high-quality teaching and learning; and ensuring school safety and effective communication with families and the school community.

Effective January 1, 2025, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44939.5, all applicants for certificated positions must disclose a complete list of all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) where they have been previously employed, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. LEAs include school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

This information will be requested upon acceptance of a job offer.

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff.

We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

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• Evidence of successful secondary teaching and administrative experience.
• An advanced degree with emphasis in administration, supervision, and curriculum development.
• Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential

Applications submitted without all of the following required documents will not be considered. Please review all document requirements thoroughly and note that like documents must be combined and uploaded as one attachment:

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction - Must be current and relative to the position you are applying to
• Copy of Transcript(s) - Please include BA/BS transcript along with all post-Bachelor's degree transcripts. Unofficial copies will be accepted. (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)
• Credential Copy - Copies of credentials must be current printouts/screenshots of the credential document details page from the CTC website that show your name, the document title, term, status, expiration date, authorizations, and renewal codes
  . You can access this part of your credential by clicking on the document number. Certificates will not be accepted . (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)
• Recommendation Letters - Three current letters dated within the last two years. (NOT REQUIRED for internal certificated applicants currently under contract)

$157,342 to $179,791 (To start yearly based on full-time assignment. Part-time assignments will be prorated)

• Pay dependent on experience
• Credit for previous management experience will be given consideration toward initial placement on the management salary schedule.

2026-27 School Year – 220 work days

Full-Time

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