Aragon Avenue Elementary - Principal

INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

ARAGON AVENUE ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal, Elementary to lead the students, staff, and community at Aragon Elementary towards academic success.

Aragon Avenue Elementary serves about 226 students in grades ETK-5th grade; the percentage of low-income students is 87.5%. Aragon has 95% Latinos, 2% White, 1% Asian and 2% other. There are 37% English Learners and 18% students with disabilities. Aragon participates in Project Lead, Los Angeles County District Attorney's premier law-related education program for 5th grade students. Aragon is part of the Creative Network, an arts education program that supports students in K-5. Education Through Music is experienced by all students in ETK - 5. Aragon is a California Distinguished School. The school is located in Cypress Park at 1118 Aragon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065, and is part of the Glassell Park/Los Feliz Community of Schools.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Will effectively collaborate with all stakeholder groups, be a great listener and have an open-door policy. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the 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 levels of personnel; experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders and demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions; willingness to delegate responsibilities as they relate to our school’s climate and committee structure; strong and effective planning and organizational skills; the ability to work independently; 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 will lead collaboratively and support the arts, sciences, and technology while creating a safe, welcoming environment with clear expectations and mutual respect. Will effectively collaborate with all stakeholder groups, be a great listener and have an open-door policy. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the 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 levels of personnel; experience working collaboratively with all stakeholders and demonstrate professionalism and respect in all interactions; willingness to delegate responsibilities as they relate to our school’s climate and committee structure; strong and effective planning and organizational skills; the ability to work independently; 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 will lead collaboratively and support the arts, sciences, and technology while creating 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 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.
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  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:

1. Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas:
• Utilizing data to build the capacity of the school team in implementing instructional initiatives
• Collaborating with parents and encouraging family engagement
• Implementing a support system to enhance a school's culture
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload as a separate attachment, a list of four (3) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, classified staff member, parent/community member, and teacher.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Andrew Jenkins, Administrator of Instruction

andrew.jenkins@lausd.net

Region West

(310) 914-2100

DEADLINE: MARCH 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions

Non-Discrimination Policy