Lankershim Elementary - Principal Elementary
About The Position
Lankershim Elementary School is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Principal. This role requires strong instructional leadership and a passion for supporting growth in teaching and learning, with an emphasis on integrating technology into the instructional program. As an instructional leader, the candidate should understand best practices in education and be able to guide teachers in implementing these practices. The principal will be adept at analyzing student data, identifying areas for improvement, and designing targeted interventions. Knowledge of the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework is essential, as is the ability to provide constructive feedback and support to teachers to enhance their instructional strategies and improve student outcomes. The principal should foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among staff. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate professionalism, strong communication and listening skills, welcome faculty input in decision-making, possess excellent planning and organizational skills, prioritize tasks effectively, use creativity to solve problems, and be committed to collaborative work with all stakeholders. Lankershim Elementary is a school-wide Title I school serving approximately 306 students in TK through Grade 5, with a strong academic program including STEAM and GATE. The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential, serving as a community hub for family support services. The student population is diverse, with 32% English Learners and 24% students with special needs. The school is located at 5250 Bakman Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
Requirements
- Eight 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.
- A minimum of two years of experience in an elementary school.
- Two years of service in a position that required and utilized an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent position.
- 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.
- Multicultural coursework.
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- District Master Plan requirements.
- Candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying.
- Candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program to be placed in the eligible pool.
Nice To Haves
- Experience promoting effective teaching practices.
- Experience improving student outcomes.
- Experience creating a positive learning environment.
- Ability to inspire teachers.
- Ability to collaborate with staff.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Expertise in coaching and supporting teachers.
- Experience providing constructive feedback.
- Experience implementing professional growth plans.
- Experience fostering a culture of collaboration and development.
- Experience working with parents and the community for the purpose of increasing student and school achievement.
- Ability to partner with diverse communities or parent groups to increase parent engagement.
Responsibilities
- Provide strong instructional leadership.
- Support growth in teaching and learning.
- Integrate technology into the instructional program.
- Guide teachers in implementing best practices in their classrooms.
- Analyze student data to identify areas for improvement.
- Design targeted interventions to address student needs.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to teachers.
- Enhance teachers' instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among teaching staff.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders.
- Welcome faculty input in decision making.
- Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Use creativity to solve problems.
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
- Increase student and school achievement through work with parents and the community.
- Increase parent engagement by partnering with diverse communities or parent groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
