James A. Garfield High School - Principal

INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S): JAMES A. GARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Principal, Secondary The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Secondary Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at James A. Garfield High School. Garfield is a comprehensive high school in East Los Angeles and is home to a Computer Science Magnet. Garfield prepares students for college and career through excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, grounded in an inquiry-based, standards-aligned instructional approach. Garfield’s legacy of excellence extends into the classroom. With a 99% graduation rate, Garfield graduates go on to attend institutions such as Yale, Brown, Princeton, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, and UCLA, and many continue their education through the GO East LA partnership with Cal State LA and East Los Angeles College. The school’s Critical Thinking, Personalization, and Perseverance model, recognized with a California Gold Ribbon, challenges, connects, and supports students’ intellectual and personal growth. Many graduates return to Garfield as staff members. Garfield, including the Computer Science Magnet, serves 2,210 students in grades 9-12 on a traditional calendar and an eight-period block schedule. The student population is 97.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% African American, and 0.2% Asian. The school is designated as a Title I school. English Learners make up 4.3% of students, and 15% of students have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Address: 5101 E. Sixth St., Los Angeles, CA 90022 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: is a collaborative, results-oriented instructional leader with experience leading a comprehensive high school and a strong commitment to equity, academic excellence, and student success. The candidate will demonstrate: Instructional leadership: Deep knowledge of standards-based instruction and culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, with a record of building teacher and administrator capacity through professional learning, coaching, and actionable feedback aligned to the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework Data-driven improvement: Skill in using multiple data sources to set instructional priorities, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to improve student outcomes College and career readiness: Strong understanding of A-G requirements, graduation pathways, and college and career preparation, including leadership of a specialized program such as the Computer Science Magnet Student support systems: Experience implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), intervention, credit recovery, and social-emotional supports, with demonstrated success serving English Learners and students with disabilities School culture: A track record of building a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture Operations and resources: Effective management of personnel, budgets, and operations in a large school setting Relationships and communications: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build trusting partnerships with students, staff, families, alumni, and community partners through shared decision-making and collective accountability The ideal candidate will honor Garfield’s rich history, traditions, and community pride while fostering innovation, high expectations, and continuous improvement for all students SALARY: 47G – E Basis ($156,768-$195,762) - 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 individuals 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 certificated service Three years of experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program Two years of experience at a middle or senior high school Two years of service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing 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 contact (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: Data and student needs: Describe how you have used data to identify the academic and social-emotional needs of students, and the strategies you implemented that led to improved outcomes including college and career readiness (A-G) Culture and equitable access: Explain how you have collaborated with staff, students, families, and community partners to build a positive school culture and expand equitable access to rigorous coursework. Leading change: Describe a time you led a significant school improvement initiative. How did you navigate resistance, build stakeholder trust, and sustain progress? Leading at Garfield: How would you lead a school with a rich history, lonstanding trations, stron alumni connections, and an established identity while identifying opportunities for continued growth? Current resume (include employee number, if a District employee) Upload as 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: Dr. Carlos Montes, Regional Director Region East cmont3@lausd.net (213) 212-1209 DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 24, 2026 The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions Non-Discrimination Policy