High School Principal

THE ACCELERATED SCHOOL•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$132,000 - $172,814•Onsite

About The Position

The Accelerated Schools, located south of Downtown Los Angeles, serve over 1,700 TK-12 students with a mission to prepare them for success in college, career, and life. The school's approach emphasizes innovation, equity, and compassion, empowering students through research-based practices like project-based learning, student choice, and mentoring. Behavior support is managed through Restorative Practices and Circles. The school is committed to educational equity by creating culturally responsive practices and disrupting inequitable systems. The High School Principal, reporting to the Chief Schools Officer, is the instructional and operational leader responsible for student achievement, staff effectiveness, and organizational excellence. This role involves leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, school culture, student support, and family engagement, while also overseeing daily operations, compliance, budgeting, and personnel management. The Principal fosters a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration.

Requirements

California Single Subject credential w/English Learner Authorization (required)
California Administrative Services Credential or demonstrate enrollment in administrative preparation program (required)
At least three years of classroom teaching experience
Minimum of 1-2 years site administrator or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Spanish Bilingual (preferred)
five or more years preferred classroom teaching experience
Work experience at a wide range of grade levels, spanning middle and high school (preferred)
Experience developing and/or facilitating professional development for other educators (preferred)
Experience in a leadership capacity i.e., department chairperson, grade level lead teacher (preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and provide leadership for instructional programs that prepare students for success in college, career, and life.
Lead curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives in collaboration with teachers, the school leadership team, and organizational leadership.
Provide timely, meaningful, and growth-oriented feedback to strengthen instructional practice across all content areas.
Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
Collect, analyze, and communicate data to drive student achievement and inform schoolwide decision-making, including WASC Accreditation, college and career readiness, master scheduling, cross-curricular articulation, student access to coursework, and social-emotional supports.
Develop and manage a master schedule that ensures equitable access to rigorous coursework, A-G requirements, college and career readiness pathways, acceleration opportunities, interventions, Advanced Placement courses, English Language Development, and other instructional programs.
Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate school improvement plans and initiatives, including SPSA, LCAP, WASC, EL Master Plan, and other accountability measures.
Oversee annual LAUSD Oversight Visits, WASC Accreditation activities, and charter renewal processes.
Plan, organize, conduct, and maintain evaluation processes for certificated and classified staff to ensure organizational goals and performance expectations are met.
Maintain a commitment to continuous professional growth for self and others.
Foster positive employee relations and maintain high staff morale throughout the school community.
Assist in resolving personnel matters and employee concerns, including participation in formal proceedings when necessary.
Assume responsibility for school culture, student discipline, campus supervision, safety, and security.
Lead and oversee the coordination and implementation of academic and behavioral intervention programs for students.
Engage students and families through individual meetings, group sessions, parent conferences, and community forums to support student success.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, parents, and school committees, including School Site Council and ELAC/DELAC, to assess educational needs and develop plans that support a 21st-century learning environment.
Establish and maintain strong community partnerships that support and communicate the school's educational goals to families, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Coordinate, review, and submit required plans, reports, and compliance documentation, including LEA Plan, CALPADS, CBEDS, SARC, LCAP, Title I Parent Involvement Policy, Charter Petition, LAUSD Annual Oversight Visit materials, and other required reports.
Plan, develop, and implement budgetary procedures and expenditure controls to support school priorities.
Prepare and present management reports related to school operations, educational programs, and organizational effectiveness.
Perform other related duties as assigned.