INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

ROBERT HILL LANE ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

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

Robert Hill Lane Elementary School is a single track, school-wide Title I school, serving approximately 230 students in grades TK through 6th Grade. The school population is 91% Hispanic/Latino, 3.4% White, and 5.6% other. Of the total school enrollment, 12.3% are English Learners, and 22% are Students with Disabilities. Lane ES has two Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Special Day programs that serve students K-6. During the 2025-26 school year, the staff will be comprised of approximately 12 teachers, 1 APEIS, 1 TSP Adviser, and an itinerant RST Teacher. Lane ES is a school that strives to be the hub of the community it serves, and in partnership with Alma Family Services provides support and services to the Lane ES community. The school is located at 1500 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

will be an instructionally focused, progressive, and innovative leader who will: have in-depth knowledge and experience with diverse populations of students, particularly students with health and developmental needs; be collaborative with all stakeholders to foster a school community environment that promotes academic achievement, equity, and social-emotional wellness. They will demonstrate knowledge and practices of:

1. Collaborative leadership, where parents, students, teachers, principals, and community partners build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility using strategies such as site-based leadership teams and teacher learning communities;
2. Integrated student supports, where mental and physical health services support student success, and all stakeholders adopt an asset-based approach and adhere to an ability first perspective;
3. Active family and community engagement, where schools function as neighborhood hubs that bring families and school together, and there are educational opportunities for adults, and family members actively engage in schoolwide events and serve as equal partners in promoting student success;
4. Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, where enrichment activities during and after school emphasize real-world learning and community building.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will: have a firm belief that all students can achieve high academic standards; prioritize differentiated instruction for GATE students; have knowledge of research-based best instructional practices; have a well-developed understanding of the Teaching and Learning Framework; have the ability to provide meaningful effective feedback to teachers; have the ability to plan and facilitate professional development for large and small groups aligned to the Common Core State Standards; leverage effective oral and written communication skills to engage all stakeholders; have experience in managing school operations; have experience in managing school budgets; support the implementation of restorative justice strategies and the Leader in Me framework as part of a School Wide Positive Behavior support plan.

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.

   

  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:
   • Supporting a diverse student population that has led to positive student outcomes
   • Utilizing data to make informed decisions and leading high quality professional development
   • Partnering with school stakeholder groups and community to improve school outcomes
   • Establishing a shared vision grounded on common shared values to improve school culture and parent engagement.
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload as a separate attachment, a list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, classified staff member, parent/community member, and teacher.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Carlos Montes, Regional Director

cmont3@lausd.net

Region East

213-212-1209

DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2026

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

Non-Discrimination Policy