Principal, Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School at Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
About the Employer
Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-District partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Watts, Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles. The Partnership works within the Los Angeles Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff.
Job Summary
Job Summary
About Mendez High School: Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School is located in the heart of Boyle Heights just blocks from Mariachi Plaza. Mendez is a Community School that serves approximately 700 9th-12th graders and prides itself on the breadth of opportunities offered to students. As a Community School, Mendez is designed to serve the whole student, including meeting their academic, physical, and social-emotional needs. This is done through collaborative leadership on the part of the principal, Local School Leadership Council, and active engagement of families, students, and staff. As part of its high academic expectations for students, the school has made a commitment to Advanced Placement course access for all students. In 2023-24, Mendez won an AP School Honor Roll recognition as well as the AP Access Award from College Board. Beyond academics, there are numerous sports, art programs, and clubs, which ensure that every Mendez student can find a place to flourish. The vast majority of students report feeling safe and happy on campus, which is a testament to the relationship-oriented approach of the Mendez staff. Further, there are a host of community organizations that partner with the school. The campus is home to the new Sylvia Mendez Wellness Center, which is accessible to students as well as to the broader community. You can read more about Mendez at https://mendezhs.lausd.org/. The Principal Role In The Partnership For LA Schools Network: The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools seeks a transformational school leader who is committed to every student and family in the Mendez community. This school leader must have a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement and strive to ensure all students can reach their highest potential.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Experience: 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 LAUSD HR Administrative Selection Unit. For questions about submitting documentation, please call (213) 241-6886. Minimum Requirements: 1. A valid California Administrative Services Credential 2. A valid California teaching credential requiring a Bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching 3. At least 8 years of successful full-time public school certificated service, including: • At least 2 years of successful service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative credential, such as a Principal or Assistant Principal position. • At least 3 years of successful experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program (5+ years preferred) 4. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university 5. Multicultural coursework (candidates have one year to complete) 6. District Master Plan requirements (candidates have one year to complete) For all school based administrative positions, it is preferred that candidates be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or that they are 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Experience: 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 LAUSD HR Administrative Selection Unit. For questions about submitting documentation, please call (213) 241-6886. Minimum Requirements: 1. A valid California Administrative Services Credential 2. A valid California teaching credential requiring a Bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching 3. At least 8 years of successful full-time public school certificated service, including: • At least 2 years of successful service in an administrative or supervisory position utilizing an administrative credential, such as a Principal or Assistant Principal position. • At least 3 years of successful experience as a teacher in a K-12 public school program (5+ years preferred) 4. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university 5. Multicultural coursework (candidates have one year to complete) 6. District Master Plan requirements (candidates have one year to complete) For all school based administrative positions, it is preferred that candidates be in the appropriate LAUSD eligible pool for the position or that they are 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.
Comments and Other Information
Total first year salary ranges from $152,618 -$190,324. Compensation comes from two sources: LAUSD provides the base salary (between $136,830-$170,636 - 46G, E-Basis, 234 paid days) and the Partnership supplements the principal’s salary for working a year-round school calendar (equivalent to the A-Basis calendar of 260 paid days). The Partnership may offer an additional signing bonus for administrators who join our network with significant prior principal experience and proven impact with students.
Note: 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.
Comments and Other Information
Total first year salary ranges from $152,618 -$190,324. Compensation comes from two sources: LAUSD provides the base salary (between $136,830-$170,636 - 46G, E-Basis, 234 paid days) and the Partnership supplements the principal’s salary for working a year-round school calendar (equivalent to the A-Basis calendar of 260 paid days). The Partnership may offer an additional signing bonus for administrators who join our network with significant prior principal experience and proven impact with students.
Note: 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.