INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

WEST ATHENS ELEMENTARY

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

At West Athens Elementary School, we have a strong belief that all our students can learn at high levels and meet and exceed the highest standards as scholars. It is our professional and moral imperative to make a profound difference in student learning through continuous social-emotional support and access to high-quality standards-based instruction. West Athens serves approximately 533 students in grades TK-5th. The student body is comprised of 66% Latinx, 26% Black and 8% other. The school has a Title 1 designation with 96% economically disadvantaged, 29% English Learners and 13% Students with Disabilities. West Athens engages students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners in fostering a welcoming, positive, and safe learning environment for a culturally diverse population. This school is located at 1110 W. 119th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will: be a dedicated, hands on compassionate leader who will always put students first; possess a strong background in curriculum and instruction coupled with knowledge of tiered intervention and data analysis; work collaboratively with all educational partners and community members; create and sustain a supportive and safe learning environment; display strong planning, organizational, and management skills and demonstrate problem-solving abilities; foster strong parent partnerships; have knowledge of guidelines and expectations of Common Core Standards, Mathematics Framework, Early Literacy Development, LAUSD Leadership Framework, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, Special Education Programs and the LAUSD Black Student Achievement Plan; possess the skills to motivate and empower teacher efficacy and agency; effectively supervise and evaluate the instructional program and facilitate professional development; manage the budget resourcefully while fostering community and fundraising partnerships; demonstrate respect, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions.     

SALARY:

SALARY: 42G - E Basis ($129,897 - $162,207) – 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:
   • Utilize date to identify student learning gaps and revise instructional practices
   • Building and/or implementing a culture of academic growth and achievement
   • Partnering with parent and/or community groups to influence student outcomes
   • Knowledge of/ experience in addressing school-wide attendance needs/goals
2. Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
3. Upload a separate attachment list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, a parent/community member, and a teacher.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Lashon Sanford, Regional Director

Region South

(310) 354-3400

DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2025

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

Non-Discrimination Policy