Dorris Place Elementary, Principal Elementary

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d•$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 Dorris Place Elementary School towards academic excellence. Dorris Place Elementary School, located in the community known as Elysian Valley, is a beautiful and safe place to learn and grow and where the diverse school community promotes academic excellence and respect for all individuals. The school was opened in 1926 and is part of Region West at 2225 Dorris Place, Los Angeles, CA 90031. Dorris Place is an elementary school open to students in transitional kindergarten (TK) and students in kindergarten through grade 6. They have one Special Day class with students in grades 3-6. Dorris Place Elementary serves about 216 students in grades TK-6th grade, students comprised of predominantly Hispanic (77.8%), Black (1.9%), Asian (7.9%), White (5.1%) and Filipino (4.6%); 6.5% English Learners; 78.8% Free/reduced lunch. At Dorris Place, each member of the school community understands the importance of developing collaborative decision-making and capacity-building processes. The established 501-C3, Partners of Dorris (POD), has worked in partnership with Education through Music – L.A. (ETM-LA) to establish a school-wide general music program in addition to an instrumental music program in grades 3-6. Dorris Place was also certified as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) school, which is designed to provide all students with rich, rigorous learning as well as 21st Century skills.

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 must be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or currently serving in the class for which they are applying.
Candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program to be placed in the eligible pool.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the LAUSD Strategic Plan
Knowledge of California State Standards
Knowledge of LAUSD Leadership Framework
Knowledge of LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework
Knowledge of English Learner Master Plan
Knowledge of Special Education
Knowledge of District instructional goals
Experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders
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
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multi-task while meeting commitments and deadlines
Ability to interpret data to inform decisions and develop action plans that will result in continuous and sustainable school budgets

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate the instructional program
Facilitate professional development for all personnel
Delegate responsibilities as they relate to the school’s climate and committee structure
Support the successful positive school-wide behavior plan
Support the arts, sciences, and technology
Strive to create a safe, welcoming environment with clear expectations and mutual respect