Nora Sterry Elementary - Principal, Elementary - Region West
Published Date: Jul 6, 2026
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
DESCRIPTION:
NORA STERRY ELEMENTARY
PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY
NFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE (S):
The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at Nora Sterry Elementary School towards academic excellence.
Nora Sterry Elementary School is a small neighborhood school in the heart of West Los Angeles located at 1730 Corinth Avenue 90025.
Nora Sterry is a vibrant, diverse learning community serving approximately 176 students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade with an average class size of 25 students, alongside two dedicated Special Day classes. The school serves a diverse student body, which is comprised of approximately: 64% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% White, 6% Asian, 25% English Learners, and 79% Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch.
The dedicated staff at Nora Sterry are committed to providing rich, stimulating learning and social environments through supporting and uplifting students through four foundational pillars: 1) Nurture - cultivating knowledgeable and responsible community members), 2) Nourish - supporting life, health, and personal growth, 3) Guide - helping students find focus and direction throughout their childhood, and 4) Protect - ensuring a safe space to explore and develop unique identities. Additionally, the school focuses on providing every student with opportunities to explore Visual Art, Music, Dance, and Theatre, led by credentialed Itinerant Arts Teachers. The school community strives to provide a rich, supportive, and educational environment which encourages all learners to reach their fullest potential, creating successful life-long learners. All stakeholders work to create a productive academic and social environment which promotes self-esteem, self-motivation and the eagerness to learn and accept challenges. There is a belief in the uniqueness of all students, and all staff are dedicated to guiding them to realize their full learning potential. The school fosters strong, active partnerships among families, the staff, and the broader community to fully realize the school's vision.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Nora Sterry is seeking a visionary leader who believes deeply in the uniqueness of every child. The ideal principal will be dedicated to guiding a diverse student population to reach their fullest academic and social potential, while fostering a supportive environment where all stakeholders can thrive. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the LAUSD Strategic Plan, California State Standards, LAUSD Leadership Framework, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, Special Education, and District instructional goals; the ability to supervise and evaluate the instructional program and facilitate professional development of all personnel; experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders and demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions; willingness to delegate responsibilities as they relate to the school’s climate and committee structure; strong and effective planning and organizational skills; the ability to work independently with excellent time management skills; the ability to multi-task while meeting commitments and deadlines; the ability to interpret data to inform decisions and develop action plans that will result in continuous and sustainable school budgets; and the ability to support the successful positive school-wide behavior plan. The ideal candidate believes in a collaborative approach and will support the arts, sciences, and technology. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will strive to create a safe, welcoming environment with clear expectations and mutual respect.
SALARY:
40G - E Basis ($123,618 - $153,961) – 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 individuals 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 Notic
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 positively impact student outcomes
- Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
Upload as a separate attachment, a list of three (3) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, classified staff member, parent/community member, and teacher.
FOR INFORMATIONL ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Katherine Choe, Regional Director
Region West
(310) 914-2125
DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2026
MATERIALS SENT BY SCHOOL MAIL, U.S. MAIL OR FAX WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
DO NOT SEND HARD COPIES OF APPLICATIONS MATERIALS.
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions