Open Charter Magnet - Principal, Elementary

Los Angeles Unified School District

8d•$123,618 - $153,691

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal Elementary to collaborate with, support, and lead the students, staff, and community of Open Magnet Charter towards academic excellence. Open Magnet Charter is LAUSD’s first K-5 elementary charter, honored as a California Distinguished School, a recipient of multiple Magnet School of Merit awards, and a recipient of the Los Angeles Educational Partnership Excellence Award. The school serves approximately 378 students in grades TK-5th, of which 29% are white, 26% African-American, 19% Hispanic, 12% 2 or more/other ethnicities, 8% unknown, 5% Asian, and 1% Filipino. Of this population, 35% include Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP), 14% receive Special Education services, and 23% are economically disadvantaged, including foster youth. The school is located in the Westchester Community at 5540 West 77th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will embrace Open School’s constructivist, student-centered educational philosophy; foster team-based teaching and develop thematic, multi-age Common Core aligned curriculum; possess in-depth knowledge of the LAUSD Strategic Plan and Teaching and Learning Framework; implement project/problem-based learning, demonstrate culturally and linguistically competence; cultivate a respectful, community-focused environment supporting the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students; strengthen parent-teacher partnerships via the Governing Council and guide decisions using the school’s charter petition; manage the budget strategically and actively seek alternate funding; possess extensive knowledge of best practices.

Requirements

Eight years of successful full-time public school certificated service
Three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program
Two years of experience at an elementary school
Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing 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.
Letter of intent that demonstrates successful experience in the following areas: Providing leadership which influenced positive student outcomes Utilization of data to make informed decisions Partnering with school stakeholder groups and community
Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
Upload a separate attachment list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, a parent/community member, and a teacher.