Cowan Avenue Elementary School, Principal

Los Angeles Unified School District • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding elementary Principal to lead the students, staff, families, and community of Cowan Elementary School toward continued academic growth and success. Cowan Elementary School is a single-track, schoolwide Title I school serving approximately 390 students in grades TK–5. The student population is approximately 60% African American/Black, 20% Hispanic/Latino. Of the total enrollment, approximately 13% of students are English Learners. Cowan Elementary offers a Dual Language World Immersion Program and a Gifted International Humanities Magnet for grades 1-6. The school is committed to providing students with STEM, GATE, and World Language Immersion opportunities to pursue an educational pathway to satisfy individual aptitudes and interests. The school strives to serve as a hub for students and families by strengthening academic achievement, student wellness, family engagement, and community partnerships. The school staff includes 22 classroom teachers, an APEIS, a Title 1/Magnet Coordinator, a Math Instructional Coach, a Restorative Justice Teacher, and itinerant support staff. The school is located at 7615 Cowan Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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)
• 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.
• Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas: Experience supporting diverse learners, including English Learners, Students with Disabilities, GATE students, and students in specialized programs Use of data to guide instruction, monitor student progress, and lead professional development Experience building collaboration with staff, families, students, and community partners Leadership in developing a shared vision that strengthens academic achievement, school culture, parent engagement, and student wellness
• Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
• Upload as a separate attachment, a list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, parent/community member, a classified staff member and a teacher

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality instruction by supporting standards-aligned teaching and learning, effective implementation of District curriculum, differentiated instruction, and meaningful feedback to teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and professional learning.
• Use data to improve student outcomes by analyzing multiple measures of student progress, identifying trends and areas of need, monitoring interventions, and leading staff in data-informed instructional planning.
• Strengthening collaborative leadership by building trust, developing shared responsibility, and engaging teachers, staff, families, students, and community partners through structures such as Instructional Leadership Teams, professional learning communities, and school-based decision-making teams.
• Promote an inclusive and positive school culture by supporting restorative practices, Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support and social-emotional learning.
• Manage school operations effectively by aligning resources, staffing, budgets, and programs to school priorities while maintaining clear communication, organization, and accountability.

What This Job Offers

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