Evergreen Continuation High School - Principal, Continuation

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d•$123,618 - $153,961•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Continuation High School provides students in the Sylmar community with an alternative pathway toward earning a high school diploma in a supportive, student-centered environment. Evergreen Continuation High School serves approximately 80–120 students annually in a small school setting focused on academic achievement, credit recovery, social-emotional support, and character development. The student population is approximately 93% Latino, 5% White, and 2% Black/African American. The school is designated as a Title I school, with approximately 97% economically disadvantaged students, 8% English Learners, and 30% Students with Disabilities. The staff at Evergreen High School works collaboratively to ensure students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing them for graduation and post-secondary success. The school emphasizes individualized instruction, relationship-centered practices, and intervention systems designed to meet the unique needs of continuation high school students. Evergreen Continuation High School is located at 13101 Dronfield Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342

Requirements

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
Multicultural coursework
District Master Plan requirements
Candidates have one year to complete this requirement
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.
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities are preferred.
One year in a non-classroom leadership position (i.e., Temporary Adviser, Categorical Adviser (0704), Out of Class Assignment (0706), or Instructional Coach).
Teaching and/or counseling experience in a continuation, alternative, or opportunity school.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in alternative education settings and personalized pathways to graduation.
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.