Normont Elementary - Principal
About this role
INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S):
NORMONT ELEMENTARY
PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY
The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal Elementary to collaborate with, support, and lead students, staff, and community of Normont Elementary towards academic excellence.
Normont Elementary is a diverse, high needs, tier-2 targeted assisted school, which serves approximately 300 students in grades TK-5th. Normont Elementary is known for its Spanish/ English Dual Language immersion program that is part of LAUSD Choices for Unified Enrollment. Normont Elementary is recognized for its positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) as they have received the Platinum Award from the state, which is the highest recognition a school can achieve. The student body is comprised of 65% Hispanic, 24% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% White, and 3% Asian. The school has a Title 1 designation with approximately 20% English Learners, 20% Students with Disabilities, and 5% Identified GATE. Norment Elementary is located at 1001 W. 253rd St., Harbor City, CA 90710.
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, district assessment platforms 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, LAUSD Leadership Framework, LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, Special Education Programs and the LAUSD Black Student Achievement Plan; effectively supervise and evaluate the instructional program and facilitate professional development; manage the budget resourcefully; demonstrate respect, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions.
SALARY:
40G - E Basis ($123,618 - $153,961) – 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:
- Leverage assessment data to guide instructional decisions and support diverse student needs
- Foster a culture of continuous academic growth and student achievement
- Partner with diverse parent and community groups to influence student outcomes
- Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee)
- Upload as a separate attachment, a list of four (4) references with valid contact information including your current supervisor, parent/community member, a classified staff member and a teacher.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Hugh Ryan, Regional Director
Region South
(310) 354-3400
DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2026
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions
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