Principal Burlingame High
Principal - Burlingame High School
- Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
- Interview Date: April 9, 2026, or April 15, 2026, TBD
- Starting Date: July 1, 2026
Position Profile
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Principal has full responsibility for the organization, supervision, and administration of this outstanding comprehensive high school.
Application Process
Apply online through www.edjoin.org, include a cover letter stating qualifications, experience, and reasons for seeking this position; resumé; two letters of recommendation – one of which should be from your current or former supervisor.
Work Year
Twelve Months: 221 work days, 16 scheduled holidays, and 24 non-work days
Salary Range
Administrative Salary Schedule Range 10: $213,714—$224,534 and $3,482 for a doctorate, plus excellent benefits package with District-paid premiums valued at approximately up to $25,709/yr. (family medical, dental and vision; life; long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program).
Essential Functions
The Principal, as lead administrator and instructional leader, shall:
- Build, lead, and communicate a comprehensive and inclusive vision for student learning
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to lead and manage a diverse and complex school
- Maintain advocacy for the academic success of all students
- Encourage teachers to meet the needs of all students, including Bay University, Bay Academy, Therapeutic Elective Program and the General Education Program
- Support collaborative planning, implementation, and momentum of school improvement
- Augment the continuous growth of faculty and staff members through a comprehensive professional development program
- Provide continuous evaluation and assessment of programs, personnel, and organizational structure
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate all staff members
- Communicate District policy to the total community served by the school
- Possess the qualities needed to be quickly accepted as the school’s instructional leader by the school staff, community, District administrators, and Board of Trustees
- Possess a broad understanding of modern-day instructional testing and assessment methods
- Provide a positive outlook on the role of public education
- Work harmoniously with parents of all backgrounds
- Inspire the school community
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education/Training/Experience
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Three years of high school teaching preferred
- Master’s and/or doctorate degree preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills within the past five years
- Experience in working effectively with staff to improve the teaching-learning process
- In-depth knowledge of instructional procedures, techniques, and materials
- Experience in developing and implementing effective procedures for the evaluation of educational programs of certificated and classified personnel
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Physical Demands/Working Conditions With or Without Reasonable Accommodations
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment
- Ability to tolerate noise level in the working environment.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the description.
SMUHSD is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.