Nora Sterry Elementary - Principal, Elementary - Region West

Los Angeles Unified School District

38d • $123,618 - $153,961 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at Nora Sterry Elementary School towards academic excellence. Nora Sterry Elementary School is a small neighborhood school in the heart of West Los Angeles located at 1730 Corinth Avenue 90025. Nora Sterry is a vibrant, diverse learning community serving approximately 176 students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade with an average class size of 25 students, alongside two dedicated Special Day classes. The school serves a diverse student body, which is comprised of approximately: 64% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% White, 6% Asian, 25% English Learners, and 79% Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch. The dedicated staff at Nora Sterry are committed to providing rich, stimulating learning and social environments through supporting and uplifting students through four foundational pillars: 1) Nurture - cultivating knowledgeable and responsible community members), 2) Nourish - supporting life, health, and personal growth, 3) Guide - helping students find focus and direction throughout their childhood, and 4) Protect - ensuring a safe space to explore and develop unique identities. Additionally, the school focuses on providing every student with opportunities to explore Visual Art, Music, Dance, and Theatre, led by credentialed Itinerant Arts Teachers. The school community strives to provide a rich, supportive, and educational environment which encourages all learners to reach their fullest potential, creating successful life-long learners. All stakeholders work to create a productive academic and social environment which promotes self-esteem, self-motivation and the eagerness to learn and accept challenges. There is a belief in the uniqueness of all students, and all staff are dedicated to guiding them to realize their full learning potential. The school fosters strong, active partnerships among families, the staff, and the broader community to fully realize the school's vision.

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
• Multicultural coursework
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• District Master Plan 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the LAUSD Strategic Plan, California State Standards, LAUSD Leadership Framework, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, Special Education, and District instructional goals
• Experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders and demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions
• Willingness to delegate responsibilities as they relate to the school’s climate and committee structure
• Strong and effective planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task while meeting commitments and deadlines
• Ability to interpret data to inform decisions
• Ability to support the arts, sciences, and technology
• Strive to create a safe, welcoming environment with clear expectations and mutual respect

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the instructional program
• Facilitate professional development of all personnel
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Delegate responsibilities as they relate to the school’s climate and committee structure
• Develop action plans that will result in continuous and sustainable school budgets
• Support the successful positive school-wide behavior plan

What This Job Offers

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