Lankershim Elementary - Principal Elementary

Los Angeles Unified School District•North Hollywood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lankershim Elementary School is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Principal. This is a school-wide Title I school serving approximately 306 students in TK through Grade 5, operating on a traditional calendar. The school boasts a strong academic program, including STEAM and GATE-Gifted/Talented, with a focus on meeting the individual needs of all students. Lankershim aims to create a supportive learning environment where students enjoy learning and can reach their full potential. The school is staffed by hardworking, dedicated, and proactive teachers and staff who are committed to serving the community and addressing students’ academic, social, physical, and emotional needs. The vision is to provide a learning environment where all children can learn and thrive, and for the school to serve as a community hub for families seeking health, social-emotional, mental health, and enrichment support. The school's work is guided by four tenets: Integrated Student Supports, Expanded Learning Time and Opportunities, Family and Community Engagement, and Collaborative Leadership and Practice. The student population is diverse, with approximately 67% Latino, 11% White, 10% Black, and 3% Pacific Islander/Filipino/Asian. Additionally, 32% of students qualify as English Learners and 24% as students with special needs. The school is located at 5250 Bakman Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601.

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).
Must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying. 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

Knowledge of the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework.

Responsibilities

Embody strong instructional leadership and possess a passion for supporting growth in teaching and learning while integrating technology into the instructional program.
Guide teachers in implementing best practices in education in their classrooms.
Analyze student data, identify areas for improvement, and design targeted interventions to address student needs.
Provide constructive feedback and support to teachers, helping them enhance their instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among the teaching staff.
Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication and listening skills.
Welcome faculty input in decision making.
Possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Use creativity to solve problems.
Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.