Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Pool (2026-2027) Multiple Sites

Full time • San José Unified School District

Job Details

Start Date

July 2026

Salary

$134,555.00 – $147,614.00 per year

Grades

Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Subjects

Assistant Principal

Description

The impact you will have: As an Assistant Principal in San José Unified, you will play a key role in supporting a positive, inclusive, and academically focused school environment where all students can thrive. You will partner with the principal, staff, students, and families to promote strong instructional practices, a safe and supportive campus culture, and equitable outcomes for all learners. Through instructional leadership, student support, and effective school operations, you will help ensure every student has access to high-quality learning experiences while inspiring them to discover their own greatness. More detailed job descriptions are available at:

• Elementary AP: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AssistantPrincipalElementary

• Middle School AP: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AssistantPrincipalMiddle

• High School AP: https://sjusd.box.com/v/AssistantPrincipalHigh

• Who you are: You are a collaborative and equity-driven leader who is committed to supporting students, staff, and families in creating a thriving school community. You bring strong instructional leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive relationships while fostering a culture of high expectations and support. You are organized, student-centered, and dedicated to ensuring safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all students.

What you need for this position:

• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position

• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors

• Clear or preliminary Administrative Services Credential required

• Master’s degree required

• Current administrative experience required

• AB-2534 Employment History

Education

• Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants 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 the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.

• Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

• You must list all previous LEAs (Local 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 districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

• When will you hear back from us: Within fourteen days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share the next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

• Note to internal applicants: Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.

Benefits

• What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.

• Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post-secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.

• SJUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s real or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the LEA, and all acts of the governing board or body of the LEA, the superintendent of the school district, and the county superintendent of schools in enacting policies and procedures that govern the LEA.

• For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator.

• Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons.