Director, Intern, Credentialing, and Added Authorization Program - (iCAAP)

Los Angeles Unified School District

65d•$157,488 - $196,350•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Division, Induction and Credentialing Programs, is seeking a Director, Intern, Credentialing, and Added Authorization Program (iCAAP). This role is classified under 45G (School Support Administrator, 0515). The position involves directing and supervising curriculum and implementation for all credentialing programs to meet state standards, LAUSD initiatives, and the social-emotional needs of interns/candidates, ensuring they become competent educators. It also includes developing Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) narratives, managing the seven-year accreditation cycle, designing the iCAAP accreditation website, overseeing Common Standards and Preconditions submissions to the CTC, meeting with CTC staff, managing the CTC data dashboard, and providing professional development to iCAAP staff. The role also serves as the LAUSD liaison to CTC meetings, ensures quality control of programs, reviews candidate portfolios, collaborates with other HR units, and directs subordinate personnel.

Requirements

Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been as a school principal
At least five (5) years of successful full-time Pre-K – 12 teaching experience
A valid and clear California Administrative Services 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 and Master Plan coursework (Applicants have one year to complete this requirement)

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of elementary and secondary instruction and pedagogy
Knowledge of LAUSD instructional initiatives
Knowledge of and experience with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework
Knowledge of CTC credentialing and induction requirements
Knowledge of current trends and research addressing teacher effectiveness and the impact of mentoring
Extensive experience in effective coaching including the ability to engage teachers in collaborative, non-evaluative, and instructionally focused, problem-solving conversations that support a growth mindset and self-reflection
Extensive experience in developing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
Leadership skills in facilitating groups in instructional improvement transformational leadership, collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution
Ability to guide individuals and groups towards task accomplishments with appropriate interpersonal style and methods
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the curriculum and implementation for all credentialing programs to ensure that all state standards are met, LAUSD initiatives are evident, the social emotional needs of the interns/candidates are being met, and all interns/candidates are competent educators based on the Teaching and Learning Framework and coursework assessments
Direct and supervise the development of all the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) narratives for all new teacher programs requested by the District per the initiatives and needs of the District
Directs and supervises the seven-year accreditation cycle for all LAUSD credentialing programs
Directs and manages the design of the iCAAP accreditation website based on the requirements of the new accreditation cycle
Directs, supervises, manages, writes, and edits the narratives for the ongoing submissions of the Common Standards and Preconditions to the CTC which are the over-arching requirements for the credentialing unit
Meets with the CTC staff on a regular basis to ensure all requirements are met
Directs and manages the CTC data dashboard yearly requirements and provides support and clarification for all credentialing programs in LAUSD as to the requirements of the submission
Designs and delivers professional development to iCAAP administrators, specialists, mentors, and professional experts
Develops and updates iCAAP Instructional Faculty Handbook and corresponding program documents
Serves as the LAUSD liaison to CTC teacher credentialing meetings
Ensures quality control of iCAAP credentialing and induction programs through data collection, analysis, and action planning
Reviews candidate portfolios to ensure completion of program requirements and recommend to HR for clear credential filing
Collaborates with other Human Resources units to ensure alignment of services and support to candidates
Directs and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel
Performs other duties as assigned