Stephen M. White Middle School, Principal, Secondary

INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

STEPHEN M. WHITE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Principal, Secondary

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at Stephen M. White Middle School towards academic excellence.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an exceptional and equity-driven instructional leader to serve as Principal of Stephen M. White Middle School, a vibrant and diverse middle school committed to academic excellence and student success.  Located at 22102 South Figueroa Street, Carson, CA 90745, White Middle School serves approximately 1,386 students in grades 6–8 on a traditional calendar. The student population reflects the rich diversity of the Carson community, with 61% Hispanic/Latino, 16% African American, 13% Asian, and the remaining students identifying as White, Pacific Islander, and multiracial. Over 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, highlighting the school’s commitment to supporting the needs of all learners.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

will be a collaborative and visionary leader who cultivates a school culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students. Demonstrate instructional expertise with a proven ability to accelerate student achievement through thoughtful, data-informed decision-making. Communicate with clarity, empathy, and purpose across all stakeholder groups—including students, staff, families, and community partners. Foster authentic family and community engagement by building meaningful partnerships and maintaining open, transparent communication. Establish and sustain effective systems that support both academic excellence and student well-being. Lead with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student thrives.

SALARY:

MST 46G - E Basis ($142,303 - $177,462) – 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 certificated service
• Three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program
• Two years of experience at a middle or senior high school

• Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing 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 contact (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:
   • Leading and managing sustainable change in situations of complexity or ambiguity
   • Use of data to make informed decisions related to the instructional program and budget planning
   • Collaborating with stakeholders, including parents and community members, to create and maintain a learning environment that supports all students
   • Experience with creating systems around school operations. 
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload as a separate attachment 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:

Frank Davies, Regional Director

Region South

(310) 354-3400

DEADLINE: JULY 9, 2025

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

Non-Discrimination Policy