INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

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

Buchanan Elementary School is located in the Northeast Los Angeles community of Highland Park. Buchanan currently serves 284 students in grades TK-5, between 3 programs, which include the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Magnet Center, the Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program and the Residential program. There are currently 93 TK-5 students enrolled in the Residential Program, 67 K-4 students are enrolled in the Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program and 124 K-5 students are enrolled in the STEM Magnet Center. Campus-wide, student demographics consist of 79% Hispanic, 9% White, 1% Filipino, 1% Asian, 1% African American. 12% of students are Emergent Bilinguals, 31% are Students with Disabilities, and 9% are Gifted/Talented. Buchanan ES is located at 5024 Buchanan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal Candidate will work cooperatively and collaboratively with all stakeholders and has: (A) strong knowledge of the California State Standards, the LAUSD Strategic Plan, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, the Emergent Bilingual Support Plan, Special Education, Gifted/Talented students and District Instructional goals; (B) a strong instructional background in using data to implement multi-tiered systems of supports for all students; (C) knowledge of guidelines and expectations for implementing effective Magnet, Biliteracy and Dual Language programs; (D) to be intensely focused and demonstrate successful experience with leadership skills and responsibilities; (E) the ability to create a cohesive and supportive professional learning community; (F) knowledge of trauma-informed best practices; (G) the ability to supervise and evaluate the instructional program and facilitate professional development for all personnel; (H) experience with Improvement Science and PDSA cycles for improvement and possess strong and effective planning and organizational skills; (I) strong management and interpersonal skills; (J) to be a creative and skilled problem solver; (K) experience managing resource allocations that support full implementation and execution of instructional goals; (L) the ability to develop action plans that will result in continuous and sustainable school budgets; (M) experience implementing a school-wide positive behavior system through elevation of student voice; (N) to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; (O) the desire and ability to build strong and caring family and community partnerships. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with all stakeholders, Governance Councils and community partnerships while modeling the school's mission.    

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:

1. Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas:
   • Developing, implementing, and delivering professional development for instructional staff
   • Utilizing data to make informed decisions related to an instructional program
   • Experience leading opportunities for family and community engagement that empower parent/families as partners in their child’s academic achievement
   • Experience implementing a school-wide positive behavior support program
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload a separate attachment list of references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, Parent/community member and classified staff member.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

William Downing, Regional Director

william.downing@lausd.net

Region East

DEADLINE: JULY 21, 2025

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

Non-Discrimination Policy