The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at Solano Avenue Elementary towards academic success. Hillside Elementary serves about 100 students in grades TK to 5th grade, students comprised of predominantly Hispanic (90%), English Learners (16%) Black (2%), Foster Youth (2%), Homeless (3%). This school is located at 120 E Avenue 35, Los Angeles, CA 90031. Hillside Elementary School has served the students of the Lincoln Heights community since 1936. Hillside is tucked between the hill on Griffin Ave and the greater landscape of the Los Angeles Metropolitan downtown. The teachers, administration, and staff collaborate with our families to ensure that our students develop into well-rounded citizens, aspire to be life-long learners, and are college and career ready. Hillside ES is a proud Gold Ribbon school and our Title I. They form part of the GO East LA and the Leslie & William McMorrow USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) partnership. Hillside and USC NAI have become partners in guiding students. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:is an effective collaborator with all stakeholder groups, a great listener and communicator who is present and available for staff, students and community. Additionally, the ideal candidate is well versed and knowledgeable on the California State Standards, Strategic Plan, LAUSD Leadership Framework, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, Special Education, and District instructional goals; the ability to supervise and evaluate the instructional program and plan and facilitate data-based professional development to all stakeholders, with the ability to model professionalism and respect in all interactions. The ideal candidate should also have the ability to interpret data to inform decisions and develop action plans that will result in continuous academic student growth and sustainable school budgets; strong and effective planning and organizational skills; the ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent time management skills; the ability to multitask while meeting commitments and deadlines; and the ability to support the successful, positive school-wide behavior plan. The ideal candidate will be able to coach, build capacity and support staff in their roles and to increase student achievement.