Vice Principal - Thomas Jefferson Middle School at Madera Unified School District
Application Deadline
4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/15/2026
Contact
Amanda Garcia
5596739286
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$115,164 -
$129,195
Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management Salary Schedule Range Based Upon Experience
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
205 Duty Days
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION
VICE PRINCIPAL
Overall Responsibilities
Support the principal in the overall administration of the school site as ascribed by federal and state laws, district policies and regulations.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Coordinate all services within the assigned academic team(s)/school including: curriculum, scheduling, counseling and guidance, testing, records, discipline, and staff evaluation.
2. Collect, analyze and disseminate student achievement data.
3. Oversee management of the assigned curriculum areas.
4. Supervise the curriculum and instructional programs as assigned.
5. Maintain and monitor budgets for assigned curriculum areas.
6. Design and administer in-service programs for the professional development of the instructional personnel.
7. Supervise extra-curricular activities.
8. Substitute for the principal in his/her absence.
9. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Specific knowledge of:
1. Counseling, guidance, academic, and career education programs.
2. Required coursed meeting state curriculum guidelines.
3. Facilitate meetings.
4. Contribute to the successful fulfillment of the District Mission.
5. Conduct responsibilities of the position based on information and instructions provided in English.
6. Learn an appropriately apply district policies, procedures, and other regulations related to the position.
7. Maintain appropriate confidentiality about the status of students, staff, and school activities.
8. Resolve conflict in a manner that promotes goodwill toward the staff, the school, and the District.
9. Work cooperatively with others.
10. Operate computer, and data entry terminals.
11. Learn and apply current technology to assigned tasks.
MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Ability To
1. Communicate clearly to diverse audiences; providing routine transfer of information, assisting others in need, resolving conflicts under stress, representing the District to the media, and other settings as required.
2. Work harmoniously with people.
3. Work effectively with wide variety of organizations and with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
4. Compose clear, complete, and concise correspondence and reports independently.
Education:
1. Graduate level training in educational administration and supervision.
2. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
1. One year in management of a significant project or department.
2. Three years experience as a classroom teacher/support/resource teacher or counselor.
License:
1. Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
2. Valid California Driver’s License.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Supervisor’s Title Principal
Unit Membership: Management/Confidential/Supervisory
Current Salary Schedule Placement: VP MHS Range 24
VP Middle School Range 22
VP K-8 Range 21
VP K-6 Range 25
AP MHS Range 17
VP Adult Ed/Furman Range 23
PHYSICAL DEMANDS IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
These physical characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job safely.
1. Mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and /or sit for extended periods, and access all locations in the work environment.
2. Manual skill to appropriately control and manipulate objects, tools, materials, and equipment used on the job, including a telephone and a computer.
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3. Flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop.
4. Facility to hear and understand speech in normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
5. Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and on the telephone.
6. Ability to see, read, and distinguish colors, with or without vision aids: computer screen, equipment used in the work environment, instructional materials, training materials, directions, rules, policies, calendars, agendas, manuals, and other printed matter.
7. Physical strength and agility to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, and lift and carry bulky objects of up to 25 pounds with or without assistant.
8. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in a safe, accurate, neat, and timely fashion and to make and evaluate the results of judgments and decisions.
9. Ability to drive all district vehicles.
10. High tolerance for continuing stressful situations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment. This environment may be expected to include: moderate noise level that is occasionally very noisy, frequent interruptions, and frequent movement from inside to outside with exposure to elements, exposure to toxic substances, stairs, children, and duty hours before sunrise or after sunset.
10/24/07 gaz
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Intent
Resume
Credential
Transcripts
(3) Three Letters of Recommendation for External Applicants
(1) One Letter of Recommendation for Internal Applicants preferably from current Supervisor
Education and Experience:
- Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and three years of classroom teaching experience or experience in pupil personnel services. Masters degree and teaching experience preferred.
License:
- Valid California Administrative Service Credential.
- Valid California Driver's License
- Copy of Transcript
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters for External Applicants or One (1) Letter for Internal Applicants)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.
Prince Marshall, Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services
1820 Howard Road
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 416-5826
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Vice Principal - Thomas Jefferson Middle School at Madera Unified School District Share on X - Application Deadline 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/15/2026 Contact Amanda Garcia 5596739286 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $115,164 - $129,195 Annually Add'l Salary Info Certificated Management Salary Schedule Range Based Upon Experience Length of Work Year 2026/2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Job Summary 205 Duty Days Job Description / Essential Elements:MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION VICE PRINCIPAL Overall Responsibilities Support the principal in the overall administration of the school site as ascribed by federal and state laws, district policies and regulations. Specific Responsibilities 1. Coordinate all services within the assigned academic team(s)/school including: curriculum, scheduling, counseling and guidance, testing, records, discipline, and staff evaluation. 2. Collect, analyze and disseminate student achievement data. 3. Oversee management of the assigned curriculum areas. 4. Supervise the curriculum and instructional programs as assigned. 5. Maintain and monitor budgets for assigned curriculum areas. 6. Design and administer in-service programs for the professional development of the instructional personnel. 7. Supervise extra-curricular activities. 8. Substitute for the principal in his/her absence. 9. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Specific knowledge of: 1. Counseling, guidance, academic, and career education programs. 2. Required coursed meeting state curriculum guidelines. 3. Facilitate meetings. 4. Contribute to the successful fulfillment of the District Mission. 5. Conduct responsibilities of the position based on information and instructions provided in English. 6. Learn an appropriately apply district policies, procedures, and other regulations related to the position. 7. Maintain appropriate confidentiality about the status of students, staff, and school activities. 8. Resolve conflict in a manner that promotes goodwill toward the staff, the school, and the District. 9. Work cooperatively with others. 10. Operate computer, and data entry terminals. 11. Learn and apply current technology to assigned tasks. MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Vice Principal – Job Descriptions cont’d Page 2 of 3 Ability To 1. Communicate clearly to diverse audiences; providing routine transfer of information, assisting others in need, resolving conflicts under stress, representing the District to the media, and other settings as required. 2. Work harmoniously with people. 3. Work effectively with wide variety of organizations and with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 4. Compose clear, complete, and concise correspondence and reports independently. Education: 1. Graduate level training in educational administration and supervision. 2. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: 1. One year in management of a significant project or department. 2. Three years experience as a classroom teacher/support/resource teacher or counselor. License: 1. Valid California Administrative Services Credential. 2. Valid California Driver’s License. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Supervisor’s Title Principal Unit Membership: Management/ Confidential/ Supervisory Current Salary Schedule Placement: VP MHS Range 24 VP Middle School Range 22 VP K-8 Range 21 VP K-6 Range 25 AP MHS Range 17 VP Adult Ed/ Furman Range 23 PHYSICAL DEMANDS IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT These physical characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job safely. 1. Mobility sufficient to move about, stand, and /or sit for extended periods, and access all locations in the work environment. 2. Manual skill to appropriately control and manipulate objects, tools, materials, and equipment used on the job, including a telephone and a computer. MADERA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Vice Principal – Job Descriptions cont’d Page 3 of 3 3. Flexibility and strength to reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop. 4. Facility to hear and understand speech in normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone. 5. Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and on the telephone. 6. Ability to see, read, and distinguish colors, with or without vision aids: computer screen, equipment used in the work environment, instructional materials, training materials, directions, rules, policies, calendars, agendas, manuals, and other printed matter. 7. Physical strength and agility to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, and lift and carry bulky objects of up to 25 pounds with or without assistant. 8. Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in a safe, accurate, neat, and timely fashion and to make and evaluate the results of judgments and decisions. 9. Ability to drive all district vehicles. 10. High tolerance for continuing stressful situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment. This environment may be expected to include: moderate noise level that is occasionally very noisy, frequent interruptions, and frequent movement from inside to outside with exposure to elements, exposure to toxic substances, stairs, children, and duty hours before sunrise or after sunset. 10/24/07 gaz Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Intent Resume Credential Transcripts (3) Three Letters of Recommendation for External Applicants (1) One Letter of Recommendation for Internal Applicants preferably from current Supervisor Education and Experience: - Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and three years of classroom teaching experience or experience in pupil personnel services. Masters degree and teaching experience preferred. License: - Valid California Administrative Service Credential. - Valid California Driver's License Copy of Transcript. CPR/ First Aid Certification. Credential Copy. Letter of Introduction. Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters for External Applicants or One (1) Letter for Internal Applicants)Resume Comments and Other Information The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Prince Marshall, Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services 1820 Howard Road Madera, CA 93637 (559) 416-5826 Links Related To This Job About our community View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. STRS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. STRS. Informational Only. Cal. STRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY
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