Fairfax Senior High School - Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling Services

Los Angeles Unified School District

81d • $119,477 - $149,036

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling Services, to lead the students, staff, and community at Fairfax Senior High School towards academic excellence. Fairfax Senior High School has over 1450 students from diverse backgrounds. There are four schools which includes three magnets (Visual Arts, Police Academy, & newly Gifted/High Ability Gifted) and multiple programs including Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID), International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), Korean/Spanish Dual Language Program, multiple CTE Pathways, Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP), Concurrent/Dual Enrollment, and more. There are over 87.4% of students on Free/Reduced Lunch Program. 56.8% Hispanic, 13.5% African American/Black, 11.7% Asian, 11.4% White, 28% GATE Enrollment, 10% English Learners, and 14% students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Five years of successful full-time public school district certificated service.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 program.
• No fewer than two years of successful experience in a middle/senior high school counseling office.
• A valid California teaching credential requiring a Bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching.
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• A valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high school counseling and programming.
• Knowledge of programs such as Title 1, English Language Learners, Special Education, and the Magnet Program.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience with school safety and school discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the counseling services for secondary students.
• Engage with students, staff, and the community to promote academic excellence.
• Oversee the implementation of various educational programs and initiatives.
• Manage the master schedule and course matrix to ensure equitable access to a rigorous curriculum.
• Utilize data to drive instructional decisions and maintain program coherence.
• Strengthen the counseling team by improving efficiency and providing targeted training.

Benefits

• Salary range: $119,477 – $149,036 for 221 paid days.
• Potential for annualized service credit.
• Eligibility for promotion processes based on performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree