INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

Assistant Principal,

Elementary Instructional Specialist

(Vacancies in Multiple Regions)

The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking outstanding Assistant Principal, Elementary Instructional Specialists to lead the students, staff, and community at various schools towards academic success.

Assistant Principal, Elementary Instructional Specialist (APEIS) work as an itinerant administrator to assist principals in meeting special education compliance obligations, including ensuring the legal requirements for the IEP process are met and services outlined on the IEP are provided; ensures appropriate instruction and services are provided to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment; facilitates active parent participation in all aspects of the IEP process and school program; and advises school staff on implementation of academic and behavioral interventions prior to referral for special education. APEIS serve multiple schools and must have a valid California Driver's License, access to an automobile, and the ability to travel throughout the District. The schools are located in various parts of the Local District.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

will have both elementary and special education teaching experience; successful experience as a program specialist or in a position related to special education; and successful experience in an elementary school leadership position, such as a grade level chairperson, school coordinator, demonstration teacher or a position requiring leadership in the instructional program in grades Pre K- through 5th grade. Welligent experience and knowledge of special education laws, policies, and procedures are desirable.

SALARY:

   Salary will be based on actual              MST 37 G ($107,989 - $134,504)

   Site assignment:                                    MST 38 G ($110,981 - $138,149) - B Basis – 221 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):

• Five years of successful full-time public school certificated service

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 your success in the following areas on single-side page(s):

• Implementing academic and behavioral interventions
• Developing and maintaining school wide systems to manage compliance
• Resolving conflicts or complex issues with staff and students
• Advocating for all students

2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload as a separate attachment a list of four (4) professional references with their contact information, including one from your current supervisor, a teacher, a classified staff member, and a parent/community member.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Ryan Morse, Specialist Education Administrator

ryan.morse@lausd.net

Multiple Regions

DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026

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

Non-Discrimination Policy