What are the responsibilities and job description for the Los Alamitos High School Principal, 2026-27 School Year position at Los Alamitos Unified School District?
6-26-2026
LOS ALAMITOS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
2026-2027 School Year
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias
covered by appropriate law.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree, administrative credential and teaching credential or PPS credential; doctorate degree preferred.
- Five years of successful teaching experience; three years of administrative experience as assistant principal or above
- Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals
- Outstanding skills in problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity and innovation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of
- Passion for working with students; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
- Possess a thorough understanding of curriculum and learning theory; demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain current on
- Ability to learn laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Los Alamitos Unified School
- Ability to develop and implement educational innovations resulting from school and district designed needs assessments
- Efficiently interpret, manage and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress
- Strong computer and technology skills
- Ability to develop programs conducive to maximizing staff and student growth
- Well-grounded in curriculum development with ability to develop and implement educational innovations resulting from
- Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/designee
- Provide leadership, direction and supervision over all affairs of the school
- Provide leadership that promotes collaborative planning, innovative thinking and exemplary programs and services
- Ensure every student is connected to school through academics, athletics, activities and the arts
- Ensure all students have unparalleled preparation for college and career success
- Assignment begins as soon as possible
- Placement on Administrative Salary Schedule: $177,653–$201,084 (222 days per year, 12-month employee with a flexible work year
that is approved by the District, must be available to work during portions of the summer)
- Generous Fringe Benefit Package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance/ for employee; dependent coverage available,
- Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting documentation: A letter
of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume, three current letters of
recommendation, copies of credentials and copy of transcripts showing Master’s degree
- Current employees only need to submit: “Certificated Administrator Application” form, letter of interest (Include: background, three
- Selected applicants will be notified of interview
- For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12pm
(Tentative Interview Schedule: Round one – July 10; Round two – July 14; Round three – July 15
Salary : $177,653 - $201,084