MacArthur Park Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School - Principal, Elementary

Los Angeles Unified School District

10d • $133,756 - $166,589 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding elementary principal to lead the students, staff, and community at MacArthur Park Elementary School for the Visual and Performing Arts toward academic excellence. The school is in the Westlake District of Los Angeles and serves 319 students in UTK through fifth grade. Most students are economically disadvantaged; 94% are Latino and speak Spanish as a first language, and 56.4% are classified as English Learners. Some students’ families speak an Indigenous language as their native tongue. The school has nine Language and Literacy in English Acceleration Program classes from UTK through fifth grade and seven Spanish Dual Language classes from kindergarten through fifth grade. Community engagement includes workshops and events such as festivals, literacy and math nights, performances, orchestra recitals, and reading events.

The ideal candidate is a visionary, innovative leader who fosters collaboration, interdependence, mutual accountability, academic achievement, social-emotional growth, safety, cleanliness, and strong partnerships with families and the community. The candidate should have experience with diverse student populations, including GATE, English Learners, students with disabilities, and dual-language learners, as well as effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of applicable state, federal, and LAUSD policies, procedures, and regulations.

The position is on a 40G E Basis for 234 paid days, with a stated salary range of $133,756 to $166,589. Applicants must meet the listed experience and credential requirements, and school-based administrative candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool or currently serving in the class for which they apply. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, current resume, and a separate attachment listing three references. The extended application deadline is November 11, 2026.

Requirements

• Eight years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school district.
• At least three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 program.
• At least two years of experience in an elementary school.
• Two years of service in a position requiring and utilizing an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or equivalent.
• Valid California teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Multicultural coursework.
• District Master Plan requirements; candidates have one year to complete this requirement.
• For school-based administrative positions, candidates must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool or currently serving in the class for which they are applying. Eligible pool placement requires successful completion of the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program.
• 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, ELLP, and the Spanish Dual Language program.
• Experience with MyData, MiSiS, and other District data reporting dashboards and tracking systems.
• Submit a letter of intent addressing professional development, parent and community engagement, and familiarity with current District initiatives and instructional priorities; a current resume; and a separate list of three references with valid contact information, including the specified supervisor, classified staff member, parent/community member, and teacher.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge and experience with diverse student populations, including GATE, English Learners, students with disabilities, and dual-language learners.
• Experience presenting and facilitating engaging professional development.
• Experience building and nurturing parental and community engagement.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the most updated District initiatives and instructional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the students, staff, and community of MacArthur Park Elementary School toward academic excellence.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, interdependence, and mutual accountability.
• Promote academic achievement, social-emotional growth, safety, and cleanliness.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and the community.
• Present and facilitate engaging professional development.
• Build and nurture parental and community engagement.
• Apply knowledge of District initiatives and instructional priorities.

What This Job Offers

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