Los Angeles Unified School District

Assistant Principal at Washington Elementary School, #31

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential
  • Strong interpersonal skills to connect with students, staff, and parents
  • Ability to prioritize duties effectively based on deadlines
  • Current knowledge of research and trends in education and leadership
  • Student-centered mindset with a focus on well-being

Responsibilities

  • Proactively connect with the school community during the day and at events
  • Coordinate and administer curriculum-related programs and activities
  • Conduct teacher and staff evaluations through observations and meetings
  • Assist the principal with administrative duties related to conduct and curriculum
  • Evaluate situations and determine effective actions independently and as a team

Benefits

  • Support for lifelong learning and professional development
  • Commitment to fostering innovative teaching practices
  • High expectations for student and staff performance
  • Safe and modernized learning environments
  • Partnership with families and the community to enhance education
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Our successful candidate has and can do:
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Proactively and authentically connect with students, staff, and parents throughout the school day and during extracurricular activities
• Prioritize duties, assignments, and projects based upon deadlines and situational circumstances
• Stay current with the most relevant and research-based topics related to education and leadership
• Puts students first
• Organize, coordinate, and administer programs and activities related to curriculum and instruction at the school
• Evaluate teachers and staff throughout the school year via formal and informal observations and meetings
• Communicate effectively and concisely (oral and written)
• Think critically and outside the box (innovative mindset)
• Handle stressful and demanding situations with poise and patience (growth mindset)
• Model humor and compassion when appropriate
• Handle criticism and self-reflect/evaluate on a regular basis
* Assist the principal with administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum development, instructional practices and school facility operations, as assigned
• Analyze situations, both individually and as a team, and adopt an effective course of action

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction (Please direct letter to Mr. Rafael Plascencia, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 3 current letters of recommendation. Internal candidates may submit 2 letters of recommendation.)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

At the Redondo Beach Unified School District, we promote and celebrate our students' academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being. We take pride in fostering lifelong learning by providing the highest level of educational programs at each of our award-winning schools. We're committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, maintaining high expectations for all students and staff, and ensuring safety and security in modernized learning environments. With respect and empathy, we welcome our families and our wonderfully diverse community in partnering with us on this important journey. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC. NASDTEC is a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states.

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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