Middle School Principal ('25-'26 School Year) - Application Deadline 11/21

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 112,144 - 137,065; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Los Angeles is searching for a dedicated school leader to drive academic success and foster a diverse, inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, California teaching credential, and a strong background in educational leadership with a commitment to anti-racism. Starting salary is competitive at $124,605 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, 5+ preferred.
• Demonstrated record of exceptional academic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Inspire staff and students towards the school’s vision.
• Lead the implementation of inclusive academic instruction.
• Build a collaborative school culture that embraces diversity.
• Analyze data to track progress and improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Instructional expertise

Commitment to DEIA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

California administrative credential

Master’s degree or doctorate

Job description

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About Equitas Academy Charter Schools
The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate four elementary schools and two middle schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a committed and accomplished school leader to work with our dedicated and capable staff to continue our work of preparing our scholars to graduate from college. The ideal candidate should be committed to developing as an antiracist educator and leader, prioritize family, student and staff voice, model our core values, and build strong relationships while also achieving results.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Systems Implementation (25%)
  • Inspires adults and scholars in the school community to work towards the school’s vision while embodying Equitas core beliefs and values
  • Builds the capacity of staff to support academic achievement through effective implementation of adopted curricula and appropriate interventions
  • Leads the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), ensuring that all scholars experience inclusive academic instruction, behavioral support, social-emotional instruction, and mental health support
  • Implements systems to ensure equitable access for all subgroups, prioritizing scholars with disabilities and emergent bilingual scholars
  • Builds an effective leadership team with a relentless focus on student learning; creates conditions for all leadership team members to collaboratively lead the school
  • Facilitates change management processes, including empowering stakeholders to provide meaningful input and building sustainable systems
  • Provides leadership and oversight of a wide range of school programs, including external partnerships and extended learning programs (including summer programming)
  • Serves as a key leader in strategic planning and external compliance processes, including LAUSD oversight, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
• Coaching, Professional Development, and Performance Management (25%)
  • Ensures faculty and staff are frequently observed and provided with feedback aligned to goals, expectations, and rubrics
  • Develops and implements high-quality professional learning opportunities and coaching; tailors support to individualized needs, informed by data and observations
  • Evaluates and/or oversees the evaluation of faculty and staff; conducts other performance management functions as appropriate
  • Hires and retains effective faculty and staff; provides professional growth and leadership opportunities aligned with interest and school need
• School Culture and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
  • Builds the school’s capacity to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in culture, instruction, and operations
  • Embraces a restorative approach to relationships with scholars, families, community, and staff; leads restorative practices and positive behavior support
  • Collaboratively creates and maintains a safe and supportive school environment
  • Builds staff capacity to create authentic partnerships with families and community members
  • Empowers stakeholders through advisory and decision-making bodies (e.g., School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee)
  • Develops authentic, collaborative relationships with scholars, families, staff, and network members
• Assessment and Data Analysis (15%)
  • Oversees the implementation of formative and summative assessments aligned to goals; fosters a culture of accountability for outcomes
  • Supports faculty and staff in using multiple data sources to track progress and plan instruction and targeted interventions
  • Builds capacity to communicate with scholars, families, and stakeholders about goals and progress
  • Collaborates with network and site-based teams to create an annual dashboard aligned to Equitas Common Measures and set meaningful, ambitious goals
• Professional Growth and Network Collaboration (15%)
  • Engages in ongoing professional learning and growth
  • Models and builds capacity to solicit feedback, monitor data, reflect on impact, and adjust in alignment with goals
  • Collaborates with leaders across the Equitas network
• Other Duties (5%)
  • Adapt to new information and shifting priorities while managing the work schedule
  • Understand these duties are not exhaustive and may evolve

Reporting Relationships

• The Principal reports to the Managing Director of Schools and works with Network Office staff
• All instructional staff report to the Principal directly or indirectly
• The Principal works with the School Operations Manager who supervises operations staff

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• A California teaching credential
• At least 3 years of teaching experience (5+ preferred) with a demonstrated record of exceptional academic outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• A California administrative credential or related experience preferred but not required
• Master’s degree or doctorate in education or related field preferred but not required
• Experience working in historically marginalized communities preferred but not required
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Skills, Traits, and Dispositions

• Alignment with Equitas Academy’s vision, mission, and values
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA)
• Ability to handle complexity with adaptability and a growth mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
• Instructional expertise aligned with Common Core, MTSS, and student-centered classrooms
• Empathy for the Pico Union community
• Change leadership and project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to manage a busy schedule while prioritizing wellbeing
• Accountability to high standards while promoting wellness and positive relationships
• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and laws including California Education Code

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

We have a transparent and competitive Principal Salary Scale, starting at $124,605 annually.

Interview Process and Timeline

Qualified candidates will be invited to the following stages of the interview process on the timeline below:

• Application Deadline: November 7
• First Round: Phone Interview (October 27 - November 14)
• Second Round: Virtual Zoom Interview (November 10 - November 21)
• Final Round: In-Person Interview (November 17 - December 10)
• Target Start Date Range: December 2025 - January 2026

Note: This description reflects the current needs and may be adjusted as necessary.