Sara Coughlin Elementary School - Principal

SARA COUGHLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

The Los Angeles Unified School District seeks an outstanding elementary Principal to lead the students, staff, families, and community of Sara Coughlin Elementary School toward continued academic growth and success.

Sara Coughlin Elementary School is a small gem nestled in the heart of Pacoima. This PK-5 comprehensive, school wide Title I elementary school operates on a traditional calendar and serves approximately 388 students. As part of LAUSD Region North, Coughlin Elementary is committed to providing a rigorous academic program in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students are challenged and supported to achieve at high levels.

The school is focused on accelerating student achievement through high-quality, standards-based instruction, consistent implementation of District-adopted curriculum, targeted intervention, data-driven decision-making, and a strong culture of continuous improvement. The student population is approximately 93% Hispanic, 2% Black/African American, 1% White, and less than 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, with the remaining students identified in other or unspecified categories. Additionally, approximately 23% of students are English Learners, 18% receive Special Education services, and 6% participate in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs.

Through strong partnerships with families and the community, Sara Coughlin Elementary supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student.

is a collaborative, and student-centered instructional leader with a proven ability to improve student achievement and foster a positive school culture. The candidate possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrates expertise in standards-based instruction, data-driven decision-making, MTSS, early literacy, and support for English Learners and students with disabilities. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable to effectively engage and communicate with the school’s families and community.

The successful candidate will develop teacher capacity through meaningful professional learning, classroom observation and actionable feedback, and consistent monitoring of District-adopted curriculum and instructional pacing. The candidate will promote rigorous, engaging instruction that includes opportunities for student discourse, writing, critical thinking, and productive struggle. Above all, the ideal candidate is a visible and supportive leader who establishes high expectations, promotes equity, builds strong relationships with families and staff, and works collaboratively with all stakeholders to improve outcomes for every student.

SALARY:
41G - E Basis ($136,880 - $170,744) – 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 over payment).
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.

• 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.

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