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1237 - High School Principal (Hemet High) at Hemet Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline 9/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/20/2026 Contact Donna Webster 951-765-5100 Ext. 2008 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $185,957 - $214,309 (prorated) Annually Add'l Salary Info With 80% district contribution towards health benefits. Length of Work Year 222 Days Employment Type Full Time Location Human Resources Department Job Posting Number 1237 About the Employer Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California.

It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flatlands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 21,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced online instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and A-G requirements. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics.

Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Principal serves as the educational, instructional, organizational, and cultural leader and chief executive of the school. The Principal provides leadership to ensure high levels of learning and achievement for all students; develops and implements a shared vision for continuous improvement; promotes a safe, inclusive, and positive school climate; and effectively manages the personnel, fiscal, operational, and instructional resources of the school. The Principal is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the California Education Code, California Code of Regulations, policies and administrative regulations of the Hemet Unified School District Board of Education, collective bargaining agreements, and other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

The Principal works collaboratively with students, staff, families, District departments, and community partners to advance District priorities and improve student and organizational outcomes. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Must possess a valid California Administrative Credential. Please review the job description for full experience and credential requirements.

Required Attachments: (1) Updated Resume (2) Letter of Interest (3) Copy of credentials (4) Two letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. No faxed/emailed applications will 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. Requirements / Qualifications Must possess a valid California Administrative Credential.

Please review the job description for full experience and credential requirements. Required Attachments: (1) Updated Resume (2) Letter of Interest (3) Copy of credentials (4) Two letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. No faxed/emailed applications will 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.

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