Whitney Young Continuation High School, Principal Continuation

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d•$123,618 - $153,961•Onsite

About The Position

Whitney Young Continuation High School provides students in the Crenshaw community with an alternative pathway toward earning a high school diploma in a supportive, student-centered environment. Whitney Young Continuation High School serves approximately 45-60 students annually in a small school setting focused on academic achievement, credit recovery, social-emotional support, and character development. The student population is approximately 40% Latino and 60% Black/African American. The school is designated as a Title I school, with approximately 97% economically disadvantaged students, 8% English Learners, and 8% Students with Disabilities. The staff at Whitney Young High School works collaboratively to ensure students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing them for graduation and postsecondary success. The school emphasizes individualized instruction, relationship-centered practices, and intervention systems designed to meet the unique needs of continuation high school students. Whitney Young Continuation High School is located at 3051 W. 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90043.

Requirements

Five years of successful full-time public school certificated service
Three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program
Two years of experience at a middle or senior high school grades 7 through 12
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
Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
Candidates have one year to complete the Multicultural coursework and District Master Plan requirements.
For all school based administrative positions, candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying. In order to be placed in the eligible pool, candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program. Qualified applicants not in an eligible pool from within or outside LAUSD may be considered if fewer than five applicants from the eligible pool apply for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in alternative education settings and personalized pathways to graduation.
Knowledge of State, Federal, Title I, and LAUSD policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to continuation education and student support systems.
One year in a non-classroom leadership position (i.e., Temporary Adviser, Categorical Adviser (0704), Out of Classroom Assignment (0706), or Instructional Coach).
Teaching and/or counseling experience in a continuation, alternative, or opportunity school.
Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and operationalize systems of support, intervention, and student engagement that promote student success and continuous improvement.
Use disaggregated data to improve academic achievement, attendance, graduation outcomes, and postsecondary readiness for all students.
Utilize the Teaching and Learning Framework to provide actionable feedback that strengthens standards-based instruction, teacher effectiveness, and student outcomes.
Implement restorative practices, the District’s Discipline Foundation Policy, and School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) to improve school culture, climate, safety, and belonging.
Plan and facilitate professional development.
Build collaborative partnerships with families and community organizations.
Support diverse student populations, including English Learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and housing-insecure youth.
Monitor instruction and provide actionable feedback.
Plan and provide professional development to increase instructional outcomes.
Use data to drive change in teaching and learning.
Experience with development of the Master Schedule and Special Education programs.