Principal- Valley Community School (Atwater VCS) Full Time NEW

Application Deadline

5/5/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

4/21/2026

Contact

Chelsea Dunlap

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$129,847 – $149,003 Annually

Add’l Salary Info

Based on the 25-26 Certificated Management Salary Schedule (CM)

Length of Work Year

8 hours per day / 210 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Department/Program:

Educational Services/Student Programs

Location:

1800 Matthew Drive, Atwater (Lee Andersen Ed Center)

Work Hours:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

PC #:

490

About The Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of assigned school(s), including physical site, budget, student activities, discipline, curriculum, communications, and articulation with MCOE, state and federal agencies, and other educational programs; participates in the development of policies and strategies for school operations; manages the effective use of school resources to improve productivity and service; provides complex and responsible support to assigned management personnel in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).

Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, leadership or related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold or qualify for CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter will need to be submitted if Admin Credential is not held) Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Four (4) years classroom teaching experience working in alternative education settings, such as court and community schools and programs and one (1) year in an Administrative or Leadership capacity.

• Credential Copy (Attach ALL valid credentials you currently hold.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters signed and dated within the last 18 months)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application including section AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) Copy of BA/BS degree(s); any additional degree diploma(s) 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s).

Education and/or Training: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, education, leadership or related field. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid CA Teaching Credential Hold or qualify for CA Administrative Services Credential by hire date. (Admin or Internship Eligibility Letter will need to be submitted if Admin Credential is not held) Requires a valid California driver’s license. DMV Driver Record printout upon hire. Experience: Four (4) years classroom teaching experience working in alternative education settings, such as court and community schools and programs and one (1) year in an Administrative or Leadership capacity.

• Credential Copy (Attach ALL valid credentials you currently hold.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters signed and dated within the last 18 months)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM.

Comments and Other Information

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM.

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