Los Angeles Unified School District

Director, School of Education

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

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in developing educator preparation programs.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively on a leadership team.
  • Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats.
  • Valid teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop professional learning initiatives for educators.
  • Coordinate training programs to enhance teaching quality.
  • Support school leaders in implementing educational strategies.
  • Maintain programs focused on high-quality teacher preparation.
  • Participate in leadership meetings to align educational goals.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Potential for hybrid work arrangements.
  • Supportive leadership framework.
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general direction, plans, develops, coordinates and maintains professional learning and educator preparation programs for the development of high-quality teachers and school leaders; serves as a member of the School of Education leadership team, supporting the divisions of Teaching and Leading; performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Reference (Two (2) recent letters of reference required)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

This recruitment is to fill a position occurring in the 2026-27 school year.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Submit all application materials by the deadline; incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and materials have been received, contact the designated representative before the deadline to confirm receipt.
Email is our primary form of contact. Applicants must provide and maintain a valid email and check it regularly, including spam folders, to ensure timely receipt of important notices.
"Additional Questions" included in the application are used in the initial screening. Responses should be thorough. Responses with "See Resume" or similar responses, and blank responses, will be considered incomplete, and will not move forward in the process. Candidates considered most qualified by the screening panel will continue in the process.

LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE:
• Work Location: SCOE main campus, Mather, CA
In-person work is the industry standard for educational entities such as SCOE. Hybrid telecommuting opportunities may be available depending on job duties and department needs.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants considered most qualified by a screening panel will be invited to participate in an interview round.
The selection process is subject to change as deemed necessary by the Chief Administrator, Human Resources. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and selection process.

ACCOMMODATION
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodation, please reach out to the designated contact as early as possible.

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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