Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Primary Center - Principal
About The Position
The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal to support the students, staff, and community at Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Primary Center towards achieving academic success for all students. Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Primary Center serves Preschool for All Learners (PALS), Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) and Kindergarten. It operates on a traditional calendar, serving approximately 165 scholars. The student body is Latino (74%), African American (19%) and other (7%). Approximately 23% of our students are English Learners, while another 16% receive Special Education Services, aligned to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Our school qualifies as a School-wide Title I institution, with 98% of our students identified as Economically Disadvantaged. Additionally, 7% of the students are experiencing homelessness. Danny J Bakewell, Sr. Primary Center is located at 8621 S. Baring Cross St., Los Angeles, CA 90044.
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.
- In order to be placed in the eligible pool, candidates must successfully complete the appropriate LAUSD Aspiring Administrator Program.
Nice To Haves
- Strong instructional background
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Commitment to increasing student achievement
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Flexible
- Capable of effectively multitasking and problem-solving in a fast-paced educational environment
- Deep knowledge of the California Common Core State Standards, the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, and the School Leadership Framework
- Experience with school budgets and operations
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Responsibilities
- Supervise instruction
- Lead during times of transition
- Foster a nurturing, student-centered school culture
- Empower teacher leaders
- Engage all stakeholders—including faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Analyze data to inform instruction
- Design and implement differentiated professional development to meet the diverse needs of staff and students
- Support the academic, social, emotional, psychological, and physical needs of all learners
- Serve the community
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to create a nurturing, high-achieving learning environment where every student can thrive
Benefits
- 234 paid days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
