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Principal, Elementary School - Leave Replacement for 2026-2027 School Year

Poway Unified School District

San Diego, CA · $141k–$171k a year · Posted October 22, 2026

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Job Summary Under the direct supervision of Executive Director II of Learning Support Services (LSS), the elementary school principal serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the school, to be responsible for the direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plan, participation in staff and student activities, and community leadership. Requirements / Qualifications Experience: • Three (3) years of administrative experience preferred and five (5) years of successful teaching experience. Education: • A minimum of a Master's Degree and a California Administrative Credential. Required Documents: • Current Resume • Letter of Intent (addressed to Melissa Griffith, Associate Superintendent, Personnel Support Services) • Copy of California Administrative Credential • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation signed within the last 12 months (it is recommended that at least one (1) come from an immediate supervising administrator). Comments and Other Information The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Non-discrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact Associate Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, (858) 521-2800.