Administrator, Adult & Career Education Division

Los Angeles Unified School District

82d•$158,723 - $197,937•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Adult & Career Education Division, the administrator, will direct the planning and development of adult and career education programs and projects.

Requirements

At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than three (3) years of which must have been in a position(s) requiring the Administrative Services Credential
At least one (1) year of successful, full-time public-school service as a principal
A valid California Administrative Services Credential
A valid California Teaching Credential requiring a bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, that included student teaching OR a valid California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential
An earned master's degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
Completion of required Multicultural Education coursework

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies pertaining to K-adult and career education
Knowledge of effective administrative and managerial practices
Leadership skills in strategic planning and implementation and evaluation of programs
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and direct adult and career programs
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data in order to improve educational outcomes and program effectiveness
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the District

Responsibilities

Supervises Division of Adult and Career Education principals
Provides support to site administrators in addressing school performance measurements and student outcomes
Assesses the pedagogical details of the schools' improvement plans; helps principals set key objectives for learning and measurable benchmarks
Prepares and presents special reports to District Board Members, senior staff, and committees representing Division projects and programs
Guides principals in analyzing data to drive instructional changes at schools; determining next steps based on disaggregated data and school walkthroughs
Serves as a resource and liaison to District staff and local, county, state, and federal agencies by providing leadership and guidance in the analysis, interpretation, and development of policy and compliance strategies pertaining to Adult and Career Education programs
Directs and guides school administrators and stakeholders as they align budgets with the needs of students to ensure that rigorous instructional programs and effective support services are delivered to all students
Administers and evaluates staffing and organizational structure is appropriate to desired student outcomes; guides site administrators with implementing Human Resources staffing
Directs, refers, and investigates complaints pertaining to Adult and Career Education
Works in conjunction with Staff Relations to resolve bargaining unit concerns
Plans, coordinates, and implements school operations and safety activities for administrators and other District personnel in the Division of Adult and Career Education
Coordinates the development, operation, and evaluation of special projects/programs
Performs other duties as assigned