Coachella Valley Unified School District
Elementary Assistant Principal
Coachella Valley Unified School District, Thermal, California, United States, 92274
Application Deadline:
11/17/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted:
11/4/2025
Contact: Lorena Gamez, 760-848-1091
Number of Openings: 4
Salary: $10,921.00 - $13,728.00 Monthly (Row 26 of the Certificated Management Salary Schedule)
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary The Elementary Assistant Principal is responsible for providing instructional leadership to ensure all students are provided a challenging core curriculum and meet state and district standards and expectations. The Elementary Assistant Principal will assist in planning, directing, and supervising the activities of an elementary school, including specific assignments such as: supervision of students, student discipline, supervision of staff, coaching on best practices, local and state testing, and parent engagement. The Elementary Assistant Principal also assists in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of supplemental programs and services focused on increasing academic achievement and closing achievement gaps.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years successful teaching experience preferred.
Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; additional coursework/advanced study in the areas of administration and/or supervision preferred. Official transcripts required.
Valid California Teaching Credential.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
Internal candidates do not need to submit letters of recommendation.
Attachment: Letter of Interest/Introduction, Resume, 3 current letters of recommendation within the last 12 months (one from current supervisor).
Intern eligible candidates welcome to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Links Related To This Job
Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
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Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Job Function Education and Training, Industries: Education
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11/17/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted:
11/4/2025
Contact: Lorena Gamez, 760-848-1091
Number of Openings: 4
Salary: $10,921.00 - $13,728.00 Monthly (Row 26 of the Certificated Management Salary Schedule)
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Employer Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. The district has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.
Job Summary The Elementary Assistant Principal is responsible for providing instructional leadership to ensure all students are provided a challenging core curriculum and meet state and district standards and expectations. The Elementary Assistant Principal will assist in planning, directing, and supervising the activities of an elementary school, including specific assignments such as: supervision of students, student discipline, supervision of staff, coaching on best practices, local and state testing, and parent engagement. The Elementary Assistant Principal also assists in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of supplemental programs and services focused on increasing academic achievement and closing achievement gaps.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years successful teaching experience preferred.
Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning preferred; additional coursework/advanced study in the areas of administration and/or supervision preferred. Official transcripts required.
Valid California Teaching Credential.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
Internal candidates do not need to submit letters of recommendation.
Attachment: Letter of Interest/Introduction, Resume, 3 current letters of recommendation within the last 12 months (one from current supervisor).
Intern eligible candidates welcome to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.
Links Related To This Job
Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Job Function Education and Training, Industries: Education
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