Richardson Elementary School - Anticipated Opening - Principal

Job Description

Cuyahoga Falls City School District

"Every Student, Every Day, Every Opportunity!"

July 3, 2026

School Year2026-2027LocationRichardson Elementary SchoolPositionAnticipated Opening - PrincipalApplitrack Job ID2070
We are seeking a visionary, empathetic, and dynamic Elementary School Principal to lead our vibrant school community. As the instructional leader, you will be responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving environment where young learners thrive.

You will champion academic excellence, support an incredible team of dedicated educators, and build strong, collaborative relationships with families and the local community. If you are passionate about early childhood education, equity, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning, we want you on our leadership team.

**INTERNAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES - Must apply as an external candidate, complete the application, submit a resume, and letter of interest/cover letter as a part of the application process.**

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Principal or Administrative certification/license as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce;
• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field;
• Current Certification in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES);
• Minimum of three-five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary school level;
• Active Science of Reading Pathway Credential;
• Leadership experience (e.g., department chair, team leader, instructional coach);
• Acceptable report on required BCI/FBI background investigation and drug screening;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

Principal Job Description LINK

Applications will only be accepted via AppliTrack.

Applications accepted as follows:

Beginning: July 3, 2026

Deadline for all applications: July 10, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education has dedicated itself to providing equal admission opportunities, equal education opportunities, and equal employment opportunities. It is the policy of the Board that no staff member, or candidate for a position, in this district shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, actual or perceived gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or genetic information be discriminated against. Upon request to the Director of Human Resources, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process.

Preferential consideration will be given to those applicants who are properly certified/licensed, and have met all federal and state statutory requirements in the core academic areas. All applicants must apply for the position and submit any supporting materials via the AppliTrack system. Simply click on the employment button on the district web site then go to "All Vacancies." If you wish to apply for this vacancy, click on "Apply," and complete the online application. If you are an internal candidate, please apply under Internal Candidates.