Los Angeles Unified School District

Associate Superintendent, School Leadership (Chief Academic Officer)

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

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Education or related field
  • Valid CA Administrative Services Credential
  • Valid CA Driver's License
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational setting
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and enhance instructional services aligned with district goals
  • Plan and coordinate comprehensive teaching and learning systems
  • Monitor student achievement and staff evaluations for effectiveness
  • Promote collaborative planning and effective instructional practices
  • Lead development of budget and resources for educational programs
  • Supervise Executive Directors managing individual schools
  • Foster community partnerships to support educational objectives

Benefits

  • Cabinet-level role with strategic influence in district leadership
  • Opportunity to shape curriculum and educational practices
  • Direct impact on student achievement and school climate
  • Engagement with diverse community stakeholders
  • Access to professional development and leadership training programs
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general direction of the Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent oversees the
instructional services division to ensure a cohesive instructional program aligned to the district mission and vision. Plans, organizes, monitors, coordinates and supervises a complex system of teaching and learning and all school operations, including but not limited to: student achievement, staff evaluations, parent involvement, school safety, principal performance, school climate, data analysis and impact on instruction, organizational alignment of curriculum, budget development, professional development, leadership training and community partnerships; district instructional programs, including but not limited to: standards based programs, differentiated instruction, student
assessment system, professional development and student support systems including Special Education and English Language Learners; provides leadership in promoting the educational objectives and values of collaborative planning, District curriculum, effective instructional practices and support programs and services; directly supervises Executive Directors who directly supervise schools.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)
  • Credential Copy (valid CA Administrative Services Credential)
  • Driver's License Copy (Valid CA Driver License)
  • Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters Required)
  • Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)


Comments and Other Information

The Associate Superintendent is a cabinet-level position and participates on behalf of the Superintendent, in the overall strategic leadership of the District. The Associate Superintendent directs and facilitates a complex process of planning, designing, and implementing education services and support, including curriculum, to a diverse student population.

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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