MacArthur Park Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School

Los Angeles Unified School District

4d • $133,756 - $166,589 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at MacArthur Park Elementary for the Visual and Performing Arts School towards academic excellence. MacArthur Park Elementary School for the Visual and Performing Arts is located in a densely populated area of Los Angeles located in the Westlake District which includes Pico-Union, which is bordered by Downtown Los Angeles on the southeast, Santa Monica Freeway, Korea town on the west, Virgil Village on the north, and Echo Park on the northeast. MacArthur Park ES currently serves 319 students in UTK-5th Grade. The school is located at 2300 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Of our total enrollment 98.40% of the students are economically disadvantaged. 94% of the student population is Latino and speak Spanish as a first language, whereas 56.4% of the student population is classified as English Learners. There are also a small percentage of students whose families speak an indigenous language as their native tongue. The other group consist of .05% African American, .006% Asian, .009% white, .003% Two or more races and .003% not reported. We currently have 9 Language and Literacy in English Acceleration Program (LEAP) classes grades UTK-5th grade, 7 Dual Language Spanish Classes in Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our relationship with the community is promoted through various workshops and special events (Fall Festival, Literacy Nights, Math Nights, ArtFest, Holiday Performances, Orchestra Recitals, monthly Reading to Kids events, ArtsUpLA, and Award Ceremonies).

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 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.
• 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

• Visionary and innovative leader
• In-depth knowledge and experiences with diverse populations of students (GATE, EL, SWD, dual language)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and LAUSD policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge and experience with California Standards, the Teaching and Learning Framework, the Master Plan for English Learners, and initiatives such as ELLP and Dual Language program (Spanish)
• Experience with MyData, MISIS, and other District data reporting dashboards and tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the students, staff, and community at MacArthur Park Elementary for the Visual and Performing Arts School towards academic excellence.
• Foster a school environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, safety and cleanliness, and strong partnerships with parents and the community.
• Presenting and facilitating engaging professional development
• Building and nurturing parental and community engagement
• Knowledge and familiarity with the most updated District initiatives and instructional priorities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal