Los Angeles Unified School District

Principal - Anticipated for the 2026/2027 School Year

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or higher, meeting credential requirements
  • Clear preliminary administrative credential and valid administrative credential required
  • Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Minimum of five years successful classroom teaching or counseling experience
  • Five years of site administrative experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current educational practices and trends

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall high school operations under the direction of the Superintendent
  • Supervise certificated and classified employees
  • Enhance academic leadership within the school
  • Build relationships with parents and external agencies
  • Promote effective communication across school community

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive leadership and administrative framework
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with diverse school community
  • Impact on students' educational experiences
Full Job Description
Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Verifying Degree)
  • Credential Copy (Valid Administrative Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction (A personal letter of application expressing the candidate's reasons or interest in the position)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current)
  • OR Letter(s) of Reference (3 Current)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

The Position of Principal, under the direction of the Superintendent, is charged with the overall leadership of high schools. This would include but not be limited to academic leadership, certificated and classified employee supervision, communication and relationship building with parents and outside agencies working with the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of a Master's Degree or higher including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

Credential: Completion of a clear preliminary credential and an administrative credential required. Hold certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching or counseling experience and five (5) years of site administrative experience is required.

Knowledge: Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge of current educational practices regarding the improvement of instruction, clinical supervision, effective schools, online and blended training, instructional strategies and other current educational trends

Applications for this anticipated vacancy must be submitted via the EDJOIN application processes at: www.edjoin.org.

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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