Aragon Avenue Elementary - Principal

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at Aragon Elementary towards academic success. Aragon Avenue Elementary serves about 226 students in grades ETK-5th grade; the percentage of low-income students is 87.5%. Aragon has 95% Latinos, 2% White, 1% Asian and 2% other. There are 37% English Learners and 18% students with disabilities. Aragon participates in Project Lead, Los Angeles County District Attorney's premier law-related education program for 5th grade students. Aragon is part of the Creative Network, an arts education program that supports students in K-5. Education Through Music is experienced by all students in ETK - 5. Aragon is a California Distinguished School. The school is located in Cypress Park at 1118 Aragon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065, and is part of the Glassell Park/Los Feliz Community of Schools.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:will effectively collaborate with all stakeholder groups, be a great listener and have an open-door policy. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the California State Standards, 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 facilitate professional development of all levels of personnel; experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders and demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions; willingness to delegate responsibilities as they relate to our school’s climate and committee structure; strong and effective planning and organizational skills; the ability to work independently; excellent time management skills; the ability to multi-task while meeting commitments and deadlines; the ability to interpret data to inform decisions and develop action plans that will result in continuous and sustainable school budgets; and the ability to support the successful positive school-wide behavior plan. The ideal candidate will lead collaboratively and support the arts, sciences, and technology while creating a safe, welcoming environment with clear expectations and mutual respect.

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
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.