Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School - Principal (US)

LAUSD Procurement

Salary: $126k - $157k
Experience: 8+ yrs
Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Job type: Full-time

About the role

INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):

SHERMAN OAKS ELEMENTARY CHARTER

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School is an LAUSD affiliated charter located in Sherman Oaks. We are part of the Van Nuys/Valley Glen Network in Region North serving 499 elementary students in grades TK to 5. Our school is defined by an extensive and unified sense of community. Through collaboration between all stakeholders, Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School provides an enriched educational experience. SOEC offers a robust enrichment program that includes music, art, science and robotics and is deeply committed to climate literacy and environmental sustainability. We are dedicated to all students achieving academic success while emphasizing character education in a safe learning environment. Our student demographics are 39% White, 26% Latino, 5% Asian, 8% African American, 2% Filipino, 6% English Learners.

Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter School is located at 14755 Greenleaf St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

will have experience with creating a rigorous standard-based instructional program for all students in grades TK-5. They will have experience implementing a school wide positive behavior system for elementary school students. They will have experience with parent engagement, differentiated professional development, and programs for STEAM students. They will possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; and have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with instructional leaders, students, and parents.

SALARY:

SALARY: 41G - E Basis ($126,504 - $157,802) – 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:

Letter of Intent that describes successful experience in the following areas:
- Experience implementing LAUSD instructional initiatives at an elementary school
- Experience implementing LAUSD operational policies and procedures
- Experiencing supporting multi-tiered interventions to improved student achievement
Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
Upload 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:

Pamela Damonte, Regional Director

Region North

(818) 252-5480

DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

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

Non-Discrimination Policy

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