Assistant Principal, Elementary School at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Share on X - Application Deadline 6/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/12/2026 Contact Araceli Zavala Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $129,725 - $163,430 Annually Length of Work Year 200 Work Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer With schools dating back to the 1870 s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas. Requirements / Qualifications The Assistant Principal is responsible for the overall functioning of the school as designated by the Principal. Under the Principal’s leadership, the Assistant Principal manages essential site functions including student behavior, curriculum and instruction, attendance, parent and student activities, and general site management. Specific responsibilities may vary based on individual school structures. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Instructional Leadership & Student Success Assist staff with the implementation of District-adopted courses of study and instructional strategies. Support the "Cycle of Inquiry" and "Guide for Instructional Direction" by analyzing test data and coordinating testing programs. Support teachers with instructional programs and effective strategies that increase student achievement, specifically including strategies for English Learners. Ensure a learning environment that is equitable for all students and monitor student progress reports, report cards and timelines. Develop and maintain a comprehensive, school-wide positive behavior program designed to address diverse student needs. This includes the consistent implementation of school discipline policies through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), restorative practices, and Positive Behavior System (PBS) strategies. Monitor student attendance, oversee SARB/ SART meetings, and provide incentives to improve student attendance. Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Valid California Credential with English Learners Certification Valid California Administrative Services Credential Master’s Degree preferred Minimum five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience working with a diverse socio-economic and multi-ethnic school population Bilingual preferred Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: Resume 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Please note: Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. 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