Los Angeles Unified School District

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTION

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in educational leadership roles
  • Strong understanding of instructional design and curriculum development
  • Proven track record in improving student achievement
  • Ability to analyze and utilize data for informed decision-making
  • Administrative credential required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning processes
  • Implement and monitor high-quality, standards-based instructional programs
  • Provide leadership and coaching to enhance student achievement
  • Collaboration with District staff to ensure instructional consistency
  • Promote innovative practices to close opportunity gaps
  • Facilitate data-driven decision-making across schools

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact student achievement district-wide
  • Collaborative work environment with educational leaders
  • Leadership role within the Cabinet
  • Access to ongoing professional development
  • Contributing to innovative instructional practices
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Instruction serves as the District's Achievement and Instructional Design Leader, driving the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This role ensures the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of a high-quality, standards-based instructional program across all schools. The position provides leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to enhance student achievement, close opportunity gaps, and promote innovative practices. As a Cabinet member, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with District staff to ensure instructional consistency, rigorous curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
• Letter of Intent
• Current Resume
• Copy of Administrative Credential
• Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to

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All inquiries are to be referred to: Araceli Vargas at [email protected]<

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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