Principal, Rosa Parks K-8 School (MAN-436) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for college and careers. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet different student needs in a district that reflects the diversity of our city and state. Become a Sacramento City Unified employee and join a team committed to Sacramento’s future. We approach each day with creativity and passion, knowing that the young lives we inspire are Sacramento’s next generation of leaders. Join us. You’ll love your inspiring career in the heart of Sacramento.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Rosa Parks K–8 School, located in Meadowview in South Sacramento, is known as “The Pride.” It serves a diverse and resilient community of students and educators committed to building pathways to future opportunities. The school’s mission is to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where students demonstrate strong academic and social growth. A rigorous curriculum prepares students for success in high school and beyond, complemented by broad access to athletics and extracurricular activities before and after school. The Principal of Rosa Parks K–8 should be able to: Establish a schoolwide focus on research-based instruction and MTSS Promote family and community engagement aligned to student achievement Foster a safe, inclusive, and academically focused school climate Implement PBIS consistently across classrooms and campus Partner with community organizations to support the whole child and families Expand programs that provide students with meaningful and enriching experiences
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, and proven, entrepreneurial school leadership experience with demonstrated success driving high performance, raising student achievement, and improving underperforming student achievement. Experience building effective teams along with exceptional coaching skills is essential. Strong curriculum knowledge, including implementing literacy and math strategies, is required. Knowledge of early childhood (elementary) and response to intervention (RTI) strongly desired. Possession of a Master’s degree strongly preferred. Preference given to Education Leadership or related field. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile. California Administrative Services Credential or transferable Principal certification received from another state is required. Prefer Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate.
For full consideration please include the below documents. -Letter of Introduction -Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters required dated within the year) -Resume Please Note: to be considered for this position, please attach a copy of all appropriate credentials
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, and proven, entrepreneurial school leadership experience with demonstrated success driving high performance, raising student achievement, and improving underperforming student achievement. Experience building effective teams along with exceptional coaching skills is essential. Strong curriculum knowledge, including implementing literacy and math strategies, is required. Knowledge of early childhood (elementary) and response to intervention (RTI) strongly desired. Possession of a Master’s degree strongly preferred. Preference given to Education Leadership or related field. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile. California Administrative Services Credential or transferable Principal certification received from another state is required. Prefer Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Certificate.
For full consideration please include the below documents. -Letter of Introduction -Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters required dated within the year) -Resume Please Note: to be considered for this position, please attach a copy of all appropriate credentials
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Tuan Duong) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year. All requirements (including credentials) must be met by the beginning of the school year; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual 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 or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Tuan Duong) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year. All requirements (including credentials) must be met by the beginning of the school year; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual 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 or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Application Deadline
5/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$141,407 - $179,933 Annually
$141,407 - $179,933 Annually
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time