Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of Academics and Special Projects (Temporary)

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in academic leadership roles
  • Strong background in instructional practices and curriculum development
  • Demonstrated success in leading educational projects
  • Ability to analyze data effectively to inform decisions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the rollout of the Hendy Avenue Instructional Excellence Rubric
  • Oversee the instructional team to ensure fidelity to curriculum standards
  • Drive targeted interventions in Math and ELA to support student growth
  • Manage performance tracking and evaluation compliance
  • Support additional strategic projects as assigned by senior leaders

Benefits

  • Full-time, exempt position
  • Part of a collaborative instructional leadership team
  • Opportunity to shape and execute strategic educational initiatives
  • Impactful role in improving student achievement
  • Work in a dynamic and mission-driven environment
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Title: Director of Academics and Special Projects
Division: School Support Office (SSO)
Location: School Support Office (SSO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Status: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary:
Director of Academics and Special Projects is a key member of the instructional leadership team at Caliber Public Schools, playing a crucial role in shaping and executing the network's vision and strategic plan to meet its annual goals. In collaboration with the other members of the Education Team, the Director of Academics and Special Projects ensures Caliber Public Schools accomplishes its annual academic goals along with other special projects.

Essential Job Functions Director of Academics and Special Projects:
-Special Projects: Teacher Effectiveness Rubric Implementation: Lead the multi-phase rollout of Hendy Avenue Instructional Excellence Rubric across our network.
^Leadership Calibration & Alignment
^Performance Management & Goal Setting
^Evaluation Compliance
-Special Projects: Student Achievement, Data Cycles, and Corrective Instruction: Oversee and coach the instructional team to maintain fidelity across all subjects on our Phases Tracker while driving targeted interventions that yield student growth within Math and ELA units.
^Accountability & Compliance Management
^Instructional Leadership & Performance Tracking
^Strategic Growth & Evaluation
-Additional Special Projects: Lead or support other time-bound projects aligned to strategic priorities, as assigned by the Senior Leaders of the School Support Team.

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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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