San Diego County Office of Education
Principal, San Pasqual Academy (ID 2951)
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Summary
San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Principal, San Pasqual Academy (SPA) within the Juvenile Court and Community Schools department of the Student Services and Programs division. This position is located in rural North County, San Diego. The Principal is responsible for planning, organizing and providing instructional and administrative leadership and guidance to staff and students; directing implementation of instructional programs; serving as liaison with districts, the County Office, community agencies, parents and the public; and coordinating activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.
San Pasqual Academy is a residential education campus designed specifically for foster youth and serves as a placement option for dependents of the Juvenile Court (ages 12‑17) and non‑minor dependents up to age 19. A seamless delivery of services is provided through a public‑private partnership between the County of San Diego, Rite of Passage, San Diego County Office of Education, and Access, Inc. Residential and educational services for foster youth include:
Independent living skills
Work readiness training
Therapeutic services
Extra‑curricular and enrichment activities
Family connections
Relational permanency
Responsibilities The Principal will lead instructional and administrative operations, ensuring quality educational programs and fostering a supportive learning environment for staff and students. Responsibilities include:
Planning, organizing, and directing instructional and administrative programs.
Serving as the primary liaison between the Academy, district schools, community partners, parents, and the public.
Coordinating campus activities and addressing issues that arise with staff or students.
Providing coaching and evaluation of teaching staff.
Requirements / Qualifications Education and Experience Education:
Master’s degree in education, education administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible educational administrative services experience in a school setting, with responsibility for coaching or evaluating teaching staff.
Equivalency A combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in education, education administration, or a related area, and two (2) to three (3) years of increasingly responsible educational administrative services experience in a school setting, with responsibility for coaching or evaluating teaching staff.
Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials
Valid CA Administrative Services Credential
Valid California Teaching Credential
Applicants who currently hold a valid Certificate of Eligibility or meet all requirements for an Administrative Services Credential (CL‑574c) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) are welcome to apply.
Please note: In‑progress applications/exams or pending recommendations will not be accepted.
Required Application Documents
Resume detailing education and experience related to this position.
Letter of Introduction.
Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the last year.
Copy of valid California Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Copy of valid California Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Transcripts verifying Master's degree (or higher) in education, educational administration or related field.
Any additional certifications you would like considered.
Diversity Statement Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education serves the region's most vulnerable students and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
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San Pasqual Academy is a residential education campus designed specifically for foster youth and serves as a placement option for dependents of the Juvenile Court (ages 12‑17) and non‑minor dependents up to age 19. A seamless delivery of services is provided through a public‑private partnership between the County of San Diego, Rite of Passage, San Diego County Office of Education, and Access, Inc. Residential and educational services for foster youth include:
Independent living skills
Work readiness training
Therapeutic services
Extra‑curricular and enrichment activities
Family connections
Relational permanency
Responsibilities The Principal will lead instructional and administrative operations, ensuring quality educational programs and fostering a supportive learning environment for staff and students. Responsibilities include:
Planning, organizing, and directing instructional and administrative programs.
Serving as the primary liaison between the Academy, district schools, community partners, parents, and the public.
Coordinating campus activities and addressing issues that arise with staff or students.
Providing coaching and evaluation of teaching staff.
Requirements / Qualifications Education and Experience Education:
Master’s degree in education, education administration, or a related field.
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible educational administrative services experience in a school setting, with responsibility for coaching or evaluating teaching staff.
Equivalency A combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in education, education administration, or a related area, and two (2) to three (3) years of increasingly responsible educational administrative services experience in a school setting, with responsibility for coaching or evaluating teaching staff.
Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials
Valid CA Administrative Services Credential
Valid California Teaching Credential
Applicants who currently hold a valid Certificate of Eligibility or meet all requirements for an Administrative Services Credential (CL‑574c) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) are welcome to apply.
Please note: In‑progress applications/exams or pending recommendations will not be accepted.
Required Application Documents
Resume detailing education and experience related to this position.
Letter of Introduction.
Two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the last year.
Copy of valid California Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Copy of valid California Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Transcripts verifying Master's degree (or higher) in education, educational administration or related field.
Any additional certifications you would like considered.
Diversity Statement Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
About SDCOE The San Diego County Office of Education serves the region's most vulnerable students and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
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