Melvin Elementary School - Principal

Los Angeles Unified School District

4d • $123,618 - $153,961 • Onsite

About The Position

Melvin Elementary School is a school-wide Title I campus operating on a traditional calendar and serving approximately 370 students in grades PreK–5. Located in the northwest San Fernando Valley at 7700 Melvin Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335, Melvin Elementary and its Humanities and Leadership Magnet are dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program that meets the diverse needs of all learners. Our school is committed to fostering an environment where students feel supported, engaged in learning, and empowered to reach their full potential as scholars and leaders. Melvin Elementary is home to a hardworking, dedicated, and proactive team of educators and staff who are deeply committed to supporting the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being of every student. We strive to create a learning community in which all children can thrive while also serving as a hub for families to access health, social-emotional, mental health, and enrichment resources that support student success. Melvin Elementary serves students from both the immediate neighborhood and surrounding communities. Our student population is approximately 80% Latino, 8% Pacific Islander/Filipino/Asian, 3% White, and 2% Black. Additionally, 24% of our students are English learners, 21% are students with disabilities, and approximately 90% come from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

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
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Multicultural coursework
• 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

• A comprehensive understanding of the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary instructional leadership and a deep commitment to advancing excellence in teaching and learning.
• Support, coach, and inspire teachers in the effective implementation of research-based instructional practices.
• Analyze and utilize student achievement data to identify areas of need, inform decision-making, and develop targeted strategies and interventions.
• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback that strengthens instructional practice and fosters professional growth among staff.
• Build partnerships and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, shared accountability, and collective efficacy.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication, and a commitment to building partnerships.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Approach challenges with creativity, innovation, and solution-oriented thinking.

What This Job Offers

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