Virgil Middle School - Principal

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d • $152,736 - $190,475 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at Virgil Middle School toward academic excellence. Virgil Middle School serves 943 students, including students with IEPs, English Learners, and students identified as Gifted. The school has a Medical/Health Magnet, a School for Advanced Studies program, and MESA and Robotics programs. Students with IEPs are included in general education and supported through the Resource Program.

The Principal will be a collaborative instructional leader who understands the social-emotional needs of middle school adolescents, respects and empathizes with all learners, and supports the achievement of each student group. The role involves building leadership capacity among stakeholders, providing professional development, and carrying out school operational duties. The position also requires knowledge of district, state, and national student assessments; budgets; the Magnet Program; and the District Master Plan. Strong communication and partnership-building with parents and community members are essential.

The role is classified as 45G – E Basis, with 234 paid days and a stated salary range of $152,736–$190,475. Applicants must submit a letter of intent addressing specified leadership experience, a current resume, and a separate attachment listing four references. The application deadline is November 25, 2026.

Requirements

• Eight years of successful full-time certificated service in a public school setting.
• Three years of experience as a teacher in a K–12 public school program.
• Two years of experience at a middle or senior high school.
• Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position using an administrative credential, such as assistant principal or an 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.
• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Multicultural coursework.
• Meet District Master Plan requirements; candidates have one year to complete this requirement.
• For school-based administrative positions, be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool or currently serve in the class for which applying. Eligible-pool placement requires successful completion of the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program, subject to the stated exception when fewer than five eligible-pool applicants apply.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop strategies addressing school academic needs.
• Successful experience developing and leading professional development for instructional staff.
• Successful experience collaborating with stakeholders to promote positive school culture and impact student outcomes.
• Knowledge of the social-emotional needs of middle school adolescents, common core standards, student assessments, budgets, the Magnet Program, and the District Master Plan.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with parents and community partners.
• Respect and empathy for learners and support for each student group’s achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Virgil Middle School’s students, staff, and community toward academic excellence.
• Provide instructional leadership and support achievement across student groups.
• Build leadership capacity among stakeholders.
• Provide and lead professional development for instructional staff.
• Analyze data to identify and address academic needs through effective strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote a positive school culture and improve student outcomes.
• Perform school operational duties.
• Build partnerships with parents and community members.

What This Job Offers

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