INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

MT. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

Mt. Washington School is a single-track K-6 school nestled in the hills of Northeast Los Angeles. The enrollment is approximately 432 with 40% White (non-Hispanic), 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or More Ethnicities, 1% African American, 9% Asian, 1% Filipino. 0.4% of students are second language learners, 10% are Students with Disabilities, 17% Gifted.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The Ideal Candidate will be an innovative and compassionate leader, that is intensely focused and demonstrates successful experience with leadership skills and responsibilities; and will be responsive to community needs; and will connect with community stakeholders to promote achievement of school outcomes. The ideal candidate should work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff and have (A) the ability to create a cohesive and supportive professional learning community; (B) experience in planning, designing, and facilitating differentiated professional development and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycles; (C) strong knowledge of the California State Standards, the LAUSD Strategic Plan, the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, the Emergent Bilingual Support Plan, Special Education and Gifted/Talented students; (D) experience creating and sustaining a supportive, safe and welcoming learning environment; (E) excellent oral/written communication skills and strong organizational, management and interpersonal skills; (F) be a creative and skilled problem solver; (G) be able to work with all stakeholders and community partnerships; (H) experience developing action plans that results in continuous and sustainable school budgets; (I) experience with school operations and implementing a school-wide positive behavior system through elevation of student voice; (J) the ability to multi-task while meeting commitments and deadlines; (K) the ability to effectively supervise and evaluate the instructional program, demonstrate respect, courtesy and professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders. 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*
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*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 parents/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 as a separate attachment a list of three (3) references with their contact information, including the current supervisor, teacher, and parent/community member

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

William Downing, Regional Director

Region East

william.downing@lausd.net

DEADLINE: JUNE 23, 2025

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

Non-Discrimination Policy