Educational Transformation Officer

Los Angeles Unified School District

About The Position

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking an accomplished and visionary educational leader to oversee the district-wide instructional practices and operational support systems. This position will ensure Priority Schools serving designated historically underserved students receive targeted instructional programming and support needed to drive sustained, multi-year gains in student achievement.

Requirements

Ten years of successful, full-time public school certificated experience
Five years of successful, full-time public school experience as a principal
Valid California Administrative Services Credential
Earned master’s degree conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
Multicultural Education coursework (Candidates have one year to complete this requirement.)
Ability to provide administrative leadership at the executive level in decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation of authority
Leadership experience directing large-scale projects and initiatives
Expertise in high-level instructional design, standards-aligned curriculum, and pedagogical best practices tailored for historically underserved students
Knowledge of current research, trends, measurement methodologies, and best evaluation strategies
Knowledge of federal and state mandates, local legislation, and District Board Rules, strategic plan, goals and objectives, and collective bargaining agreements

Responsibilities

Oversees the design, strategic management, and operational rollout of high level instructional programming, rigorous academic interventions, and equitable student support through the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) and Humanizing Education for Equitable Transformation (HEET)
Oversees instructional program design and implementation, analyzes curriculum and performance data, and drives continuous improvement strategies in alignment the schools and regions teams
Administers, implements, develops and evaluates equity-focused instructional programs and systems
Oversees designated schools, regional offices, and community stakeholders to align high-level instructional programming with site-specific needs across designated Priority Schools
Leads districtwide school transformation initiatives and professional learning
Oversees program budgets and resources to provide support for Priority Schools and students from birth through adulthood
Drives development of support systems that foster academic excellence, student well-being, and joy in learning