Los Angeles Unified School District

2026/2027 Middle School Principal (TMS)

Los Angeles Unified School District • $100K — $120K *
Temecula, CA 92592In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Credential.
  • Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Successful teaching and administrative experience in a middle school.
  • Experience with middle school curriculum development.
  • Demonstrated skills in participative management and shared decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and coordinate overall middle school operations.
  • Evaluate and direct staff performance to ensure educational effectiveness.
  • Conduct needs assessments and lead curriculum development initiatives.
  • Foster a respectful and disciplined environment for students.
  • Engage with the community and participate in civic activities.
  • Promote employee morale and motivate performance.
  • Manage the school budget under a decentralized management system.

Benefits

  • Ongoing growth and professional development opportunities.
  • Involvement in school fundraising and grant applications.
  • Supportive environment for implementing innovative ideas.
  • Flexibility in leading and managing school operations.
Full Job Description
PRINCIPAL - MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services is responsible for the administration and coordination of a Middle School.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent - Educational Support Services

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  1. Understands the underlying philosophy for a Middle School that matches the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of pre-adolescents.
  2. Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff members.
  3. Administers an articulated curriculum program; conducts regular needs assessments and interprets results to staff and community, and gives high priority to leadership for inspiring curriculum and instruction.
  4. Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
  5. Communicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activities.
  6. Motivates employee performance and enhances morale.
  7. Administers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management system.
  8. Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programs.
  9. Actively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the District.
  10. Possesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervision.
  11. Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder.
  12. Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
  13. Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency.
  14. Implements and monitors special programs.
  15. Manages certificated and classified contracts at site level.


QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Desirable:
  1. Ability to articulate school and District policy.
  2. Energetic approach to responsibilities.
  3. Positive personality; sense of humor and compassion.
  4. Creative ability.
  5. Ability to accept criticism and grow as the result.
  6. Ability to visualize and implement change.
  7. Capacity to withstand stress.
  8. Self motivation.
  9. Potential for growth.


Credential:
  1. Valid California Administrative Credential.


Education:
  1. Masters degree or higher, from an accredited college or university.


Experience:
  1. Successful teaching and administrative experience in a middle school; experience in the area of middle school curriculum; demonstrated skill in participative management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.


WORK YEAR: 210 Days

SALARY: Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule

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About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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