Elementary School Principal

Requirements / Qualifications Valid California administrative credential authorizing service in this position.

Five (5) or more years successful teaching experience or related experience, and a minimum of two (2) years successful administrative experience.

Master’s Degree or Higher

Character, personality, and social capability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, students, and community.

Desired:

Extensive background and experience in employee supervision, curriculum and instruction, counseling, budgeting, and instructional technology.

Additional graduate work in administration.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and a wide variety of community groups and organizations.

Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete sketch may subject the applicant to disqualification. Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of application indicating reasons for interest in this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors, must be within the last year) (PSUSD employees are only required (2) letters of recommendation) Resume (Resume including background information, educational experience, community and professional involvement) Administrative Services Credential (Administrative Services Credential) Comments and Other Information Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).

Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.

For questions or complaints, contact: Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026

ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator Laura Meusel, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102

ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264

Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination

In person Interview Date: November 20, 2026