Blythe Elementary School - Principal

Los Angeles Unified School District

About The Position

Blythe Street Elementary is a school-wide Title I school on a traditional calendar. It serves approximately 340 students in grades Prek-5th. The campus is located in the Northwest San Fernando Valley, 18730 Blythe Street, Reseda, CA 91335. We are committed to a strong academic program focused on meeting the individual needs of all students. We create opportunities for our students to feel supported, enjoy learning, and to reach their full potential. Blythe ES has hardworking, dedicated, and proactive teachers and staff who serve the community and students’ academic, social, physical, and emotional needs. We strive to provide a learning environment where all children can learn and thrive and for our school to be the hub for the community where families access health, social-emotional, mental health, and enrichment support for students. Our student population, which draws from our immediate and surrounding communities, is approximately 80% Latino, 6% White, 3% Black, and 6% Pacific Islander/Filipino/Asian. 37% of our students qualify as English Learners, 19% as students with disabilities and 90% are from low socioeconomic backgrounds. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Principal who embodies strong instructional leadership and possesses a passion for supporting growth in teaching and learning. As an instructional leader, the candidate should have an understanding of best practices in education and the ability to guide teachers in implementing these practices in their classrooms. They should be adept in analyzing student data, identifying areas for improvement, and designing targeted interventions to address student needs. The candidate should have knowledge of the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework and be skilled in providing constructive feedback and support to teachers, helping them enhance their instructional strategies and improve student outcome. They should have a collaborative approach, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among the teaching staff. The candidate should also demonstrate professionalism, strong communication and listening skills; welcome faculty input in decision making; possess excellent planning and organizational skills; have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively; use creativity to solve problems; and be committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders.

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
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.