Dr. Sammy Lee Elementary Medical Health Science Magnet - Principal
Published Date: May 21, 2026
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):
DR. SAMMY LEE ELEMENTARY MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET
PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) seeks an outstanding Elementary Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at Dr. Sammy Lee Elementary Medical and Health Science Magnet towards academic excellence and success for all students.
Dr. Sammy Lee MHSM Elementary School is part of the MacArthur Park Community of Schools. It is dedicated and committed to providing an educational program that is grounded in our medical and health science theme that supports hands-on, inquiry-based model of instruction. Dr. Sammy Lee serves approximately 600 students grade K-5 on a traditional calendar. Dr. Sammy Lee was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2018 for demonstrating exemplary and quality educational programs and outstanding improvement and equity for all student groups. Student demographics include 56% Latino, 21% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Filipino, 26% English Learners, 8% Students with Disabilities and 93% Economically Disadvantaged. The school is located at 3600 W Council Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The principal will effectively collaborate with all stakeholder groups, be a great listener and strong instructional leader. The principal will have respect and empathy for all learners and support for each student group's achievement. The principal will create opportunities for building leadership capacity for all stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience of providing professional development, preferably in all content areas. The principal will have experience with operational duties, knowledge of district, state, and national student assessments, knowledge of budgets, Magnet Program, Master Plan and knowledge and experience with parent, community and global engagement.
SALARY:
SALARY: 41G - E Basis ($126,504 - $157,802) – 234 paid days
- For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
- For an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
- Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING):
- 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.
Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
(All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that documentation of minimum requirements is on file with the Human Resources Administrative Selection Unit. For information on submitting your documentation, please call (213) 241-6886)
- 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. 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered, you must submit the following:
- Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas:
- Analyzing data to identify and develop strategies and address academic needs of the school
- Developing and leading professional development for instructional staff
- Collaborating with all stakeholders to promote positive school culture and impact student outcome
- 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.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Lisa Davis, Regional Director
Region East
(213) 760-5208
DEADLINE: JUNE 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions