Executive Director, Elementary Education

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the grades TK-5 standards-based programs across instructional disciplines (e.g., ELA, math, science, STEAM, arts, etc.) in addition to Community Schools, Instructional Technology Initiative, Tutoring, and the Arts Branch. Directs, oversees, administers, and is accountable for the TK-5th grade educational program and assessment systems that ensure students are college and career ready. Leads content teams in developing system strategies to positively influence student outcomes. Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum and professional development plan for teachers, administrators and support staff. Develops partnerships and agreements with internal and external stakeholders to extend learning opportunities for students. Evaluates data collection and reporting to review programs, analyze outcomes, and ensure accountability. Develops policies, directs division strategies, evaluates programs, and ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Leads teams to facilitate group processes with all stakeholders, students, local and state agencies, and community representatives to generate consensus building and conflict resolution. Represents the District on committees, task forces, and at special events to advocate for elementary education priorities. Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel. During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situation, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are registered with the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and that are a part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least ten (10) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s)
At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school experience as an elementary principal
A valid California Administrative Services Credential (Out-of-state applicants must qualify for and obtain a California credential prior to selection approval.)
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

Nice To Haves

Successful implementation, with data-supported results, in the following areas: Providing differentiated professional development for teachers and administrators
Enhancing opportunities for academic success for English learners, Standard English learners, socioeconomically-disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented students
Supervising and administering programs over multiple sites
Developing and managing large scale budgets
Leadership experience working with school and District-level administrators and groups to solve significant District-wide educational and/or organizational challenges
Knowledge of District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
Knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation as it applies to elementary childhood education policies, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of Education Code, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, the Government Code, and Board Rules
Knowledge of accepted principles of adult learning in the process of workforce planning and development
Knowledge of effective administrative and managerial practices and ability to implement them
Leadership skill in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution
Ability to provide administrative leadership at the executive level including decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation of authority
Ability to absorb, analyze, organize, and project information and ideas
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, local and state agencies, community and bargaining unit representatives, colleagues, and other District personnel, both individually and as a group
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all racial, ethnic, disability, language, and socio-economic groups
Ability to make formal, public presentations
Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
Ability to traverse all areas of the work site
Ability to travel to other sites/locations
Qualities of judgment and confidentiality in high degree

Responsibilities

Directs, oversees, administers, and is accountable for the TK-5th grade educational program and assessment systems that ensure students are college and career ready
Leads content teams in developing system strategies to positively influence student outcomes
Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum and professional development plan for teachers, administrators and support staff
Develops partnerships and agreements with internal and external stakeholders to extend learning opportunities for students
Evaluates data collection and reporting to review programs, analyze outcomes, and ensure accountability
Develops policies, directs division strategies, evaluates programs, and ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Leads teams to facilitate group processes with all stakeholders, students, local and state agencies, and community representatives to generate consensus building and conflict resolution
Represents the District on committees, task forces, and at special events to advocate for elementary education priorities
Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel
During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situation, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are registered with the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and that are a part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed
Performs related duties as assigned