Middle School Assistant Principal Pool

Assistant Principal

Elevate Middle School Leadership in Vista! Are you ready to inspire the next generation of resilient, agile learners? The middle schools of Vista Unified—including our specialized STEM, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Artful Learning campuses—are seeking a dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role for a "Compassionate Champion" who thrives in the high-energy environment of early adolescence.

You will lead with a future-focused mindset, working to create a "Joyful, Innovative, and Equitable" system where every student feels connected and capable. Whether you are spearheading PBIS initiatives, mentoring teachers in project-based learning, or building strong partnerships with our diverse community, your leadership will be the bridge that guides students through these transformative years. Join us in Vista, where we don't just teach—we inspire every student to solve real-world problems.

Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait:
Kind and Confident;
Curious and Connected;
Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait:
Compassionate Champion;
Flexible and Innovative Facilitator;
Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait:
Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth;
Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments;
Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking;
Family and Community Partnerships Core Values:
Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.

Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at  for technical assistance. Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions. Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

VUSD 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. Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying.