Virgil Middle School - Principal

INFORMATION ON SCHOOL SITE(S): VIRGIL MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, SECONDARY The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding Principal to lead the students, staff, and community at Virgil Middle School towards academic excellence. Virgil Middle School has 943 students of which 15% are students with IEP's, 27% are English Learners, and 10% are identified Gifted. Virgil MS has a Medical/Health Magnet consisting of 364 students as well as a School for Advanced Studies(SAS) program. Virgil Middle Schol is also host to the MESA program and Robotics. Students with IEPs are included in our general education setting and are supported in the Resource Program. The school is located at 152 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90004. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Virgil is seeking a dynamic leader who is collaborative with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an instructional leader well-versed in the social-emotional needs of middle school adolescents. He/She will have respect and empathy for all learners and support for each student group's achievement. He/She will create opportunities for building leadership capacity for all stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience providing professional development and have knowledge of the common core standards. He/She will have experience with operational duties, knowledge of district, state, and national student assessments, knowledge of budgets, Magnet Program, Master Plan and knowledge and experience with parents and community partners. Strong communication skills and experience working with parents and the community to build partnerships are essential. SALARY: 45G – E Basis ($152,736 - $190,475) - 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: Analyzing data to identify and develop strategies and address academic needs of the school Developing and leading professional development for instructional staff Collaborating with all stakeholders to promote positive school culture and impact student outcome 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: Lisa Davis, Regional Director Region East ldavis2@lausd.net (213) 760-5208 DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2026 The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions Non-Discrimination Policy