Bakersfield City School District
Job title:
Principal, 2025-2026 School Year Eligibility Pool – Elementary, Jr. High/Middle School
Company
Bakersfield City School District
Job description
Principal, 2025-2026 School Year Eligibility Pool – Elementary, Jr. High/Middle School JobID: 2828
- Position Type:
Administration (Certificated)/Principal
- Date Posted:
1/9/2025
- Date Available:
07/01/2025
- Closing Date:
01/29/2025PRINCIPAL
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Eligibility Pool for Elementary, Jr. High/Middle SchoolQUALIFICATIONS:1. Valid California administrative services credential2. Master’s Degree preferred3. Minimum of three years successful site administrative experience or other related experience4. Successful teaching or related experience with at-risk students including English Learner and gifted students5. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff and the publicOTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to:6. Work irregular hours/days; including evenings, weekends and holidays, and be on-call for emergencies, travel, work at any employer location or be reassigned7. Apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, local, state, and federal standards and requirements governing school site operations8. Adapt to changing technological systems and computer software9. Commit to California Professional Standards for Educational LeadersREPORTS TO: Administrator as assignedSUPERVISES: Staff as assignedJOB GOAL: To develop and implement a shared vision that promotes equity and excellence by fostering trust, collaboration, and mutual respect among all educational partners. Provide instructional leadership by utilizing data- driven practices, supporting effective Tier 1 instruction, and ensuring curriculum alignment to enhance student outcomes across diverse learning needs. Efficiently manage resources, promote staff professional growth, and cultivate meaningful family and community partnerships to support school goals and student success. Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment while preparing students for college, career, and lifelong achievement through innovative programs and support systems.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Develops and implements a shared vision that ensures equitable access, opportunities, and outcomes for all students2. Builds and maintains trust, teamwork, and strong relationships with staff, students, families, and community members3. Fosters a school climate grounded in integrity, ethics, and mutual respect4. Guides decisions and school activities based on values, mission, vision, and goals of the school and district5. Intentionally develops leadership capacity in assistant principals and staff for future leadership roles6. Provides instructional leadership through data-driven decision-making, classroom observations, and actionable feedback7. Oversees the implementation of Tier 1 instructional programs to meet diverse student needs8. Leads staff professional learning and development to improve instructional practices and student outcomes9. Guides curriculum and assessment alignment with standards and district expectations10. Monitors student performance and uses accountability systems to improve teaching and learning11. Monitors academic progress through measurable student outcomes in collaboration with School Leadership Team and School Site Council12. Ensures grade level standards and proficiency targets are met at all grade levels13. Implements strategies to support English Learner reclassification14. Creates a supportive and inclusive environment to address the intellectual, social-emotional, and cultural needs of all students15. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of certificated and classified staff16. Manages fiscal and human resources efficiently to support student learning and operational needs17. Oversees budgeting and the allocation of funds for instructional materials and school programs outlined in the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)18. Aligns resources with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to promote intervention and acceleration for students19. Builds meaningful relationships with families, especially underrepresented communities, to support student success20. Organizes family engagement activities, including Parent Cafes, home visits, and other school events21. Establishes and leverages community partnerships to meet student needs and enhance college and career readiness22. Leads professional learning initiatives for staff aligned with school and district goals23. Promotes a culture of continuous learning among staff to drive instructional improvement and leadership growth24. Supports teacher collaboration and growth through coaching and mentorship25. Ensures a safe, functional, and respectful learning environment for all students and staff as outlined in the School Safety Plan26. Leads safety initiatives, campus supervision protocols, and professional development for emergency preparedness27. Implements programs and events, such as college and career weeks, to prepare students for postsecondary success28. Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability29. Perform other related duties as assignedJunior High/Middle School Positions:30. Directs the development and implementation of student course selection and master schedule programs and procedures; understands credential authorizations in relation to teacher assignment and master schedule31. Assures student preparedness for and transition to high school; administers student progress and educational evaluation programs and activitiesSALARY: $150,784 – $180,645 annually (199 days) (max. salary includes longevity & educational stipends)EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District’s “Improvement of Professional Services” handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:An online application and all documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on January 29, 2025.1. Current Resume
2. Three (3) Recommendation letters of past evaluators
3. Letter of Introduction
4. Evidence of Administrative credential
5. Evidence of Master’s DegreeCopies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.AB-2534Please note as of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicant for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of length of service. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school district, county offices of education, direct-funded charter school, and special education local plan area (SELPA). For all certificated position, please be sure to disclose any part-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.NONDISCRIMINATION POLICYThe Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at , or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
Expected salary
$150784 – 180645 per year
Location
California
Job date
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:59:27 GMT
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