For the 2026-27 School Year

Must possess a valid California Administrative Credential.

Please review the job description for full experience and credential requirements.

Application Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Introduction/Interest
• Copy of Credential
• Two Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last year)
• Transcripts (Proof of MA Degree)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: It is the applicant's responsibility to attach ALL required documents AS SPECIFIED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. These documents must be ATTACHED BY THE APPLICANT and submitted WITH their completed application.  Applicants who do not submit all required documents listed above may not be considered for this vacancy.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the middle school principal, serves as an instructional and operational leader who supports a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment. Assists in implementing the school improvement plan; supervising and evaluating assigned personnel; supporting curriculum, instruction, and assessment; strengthening student attendance, engagement, behavior, and well-being; and building productive relationships with families, staff, and community partners. Assumes designated responsibilities of the principal when assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the principal and leadership teams to implement the school vision, District priorities, improvement goals, and continuous improvement processes using student learning and school climate data.
• Supports standards-aligned curriculum, effective instruction, assessment, intervention, and professional learning; conducts classroom observations and provides actionable feedback within assigned responsibilities.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned certificated and classified personnel in accordance with applicable law, District procedures, and relevant employment agreements.
• Coordinates student attendance and engagement interventions, including monitoring chronic absenteeism, investigating attendance concerns, and partnering with families and appropriate support personnel.
• Administers student discipline and restorative, preventive, and positive behavioral supports consistent with law, Board policy, due process, and student rights.
• Promotes a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus; supervises students and school activities before, during, and after the instructional day and responds to emergencies and safety concerns.
• Works with counselors, special education personnel, multilingual learner staff, and other service providers to coordinate academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and student support services.
• Participates in student support and legally required meetings as appropriate, including IEP, Section 504, student study, and attendance intervention processes within assigned authority.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, employees, and community partners; responds to concerns, resolves conflicts professionally, and supports meaningful family engagement.
• Assists with master scheduling, staff assignments, campus supervision schedules, student activities, transportation coordination, and other school operations as assigned.
• Oversees accurate, confidential, and timely student and school records, including attendance, discipline, and reports, consistent with District requirements and applicable law.
• Coordinates with District departments regarding facilities, work orders, safety, instructional services, staffing, and operational needs.
• Participates in school and District leadership meetings, professional development, and cross-school articulation and transition activities.
• Acts on behalf of the principal when designated and performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Middle school instructional programs, adolescent development, curriculum, assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• School improvement methods, collaborative leadership, professional learning communities, and use of multiple measures of student outcomes.
• Student attendance, discipline, school safety, positive behavior supports, and equitable student support systems.
• Principles of personnel supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Applicable California education laws, student rights and privacy requirements, District policies, and relevant collective bargaining provisions.

ABILITY TO:

• Lead and support instructional improvement and collaborate effectively with diverse staff, students, families, and community members.
• Analyze school and student data, identify needs, implement improvement actions, and monitor results.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to sensitive or emergency situations.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel fairly and consistently; communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback.
• Apply policies and legal requirements consistently while supporting an inclusive, respectful school culture.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, including preparation required for the applicable California administrative credential.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience. Prior school-site administrative or instructional leadership experience is desirable.

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES:

• Valid California credential authorizing certificated service;
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential authorizing service as a school administrator;
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects this position classification must perform to carry out the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to operate computers and other office equipment, read written and electronic materials, and communicate effectively in person, by telephone, electronically, and through public speaking. The position may require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in school offices, classrooms, meeting spaces, school grounds, District facilities, and community settings. The position requires frequent interaction with students, employees, families, and members of the public; use of technology; travel to District and community locations; attendance at evening and occasional weekend activities; and response to urgent student, personnel, safety, or operational matters. The position may involve exposure to emotionally charged situations, confidential information, inclement weather, noise, and other conditions typically associated with a comprehensive school environment.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Certificated Management Position
October 2026 

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; 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.  

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs please contact: 

Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255
 

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact:   

Director, Student Support Services
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact:  

Denise Sunderland, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity
1791 W. Acacia Avenue 
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700