Los Angeles Unified School District

Director, Special Services (JP #2)

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

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in related field required
  • Valid credential for administrative leadership
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with special education policies and systems
  • Proven track record in equity and social justice initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Establish comprehensive strategies to enhance school climate
  • Develop and implement inclusive programs for exceptional students
  • Monitor and assess policies aimed at closing achievement gaps
  • Facilitate dialogue around challenging educational issues
  • Lead organizational capacity building in equity-focused practices

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Engagement in strategic district initiatives
  • Access to resources for innovative education solutions
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Special Services or designee, the Director of Special Services is responsible for establishing a comprehensive approach to improve school climate, creating inclusive schools for students with exceptional needs, and fostering a District culture to ensure equity and social justice. Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, policies, and core practices specifically related to closing the achievement and access gaps for students with exceptional needs. Facilitates creative and inclusive experiences, navigating complex conversations and growing the District's organizational capacity to do action-based work in eliminating educational inequities and disparities for students who receive special education services.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Transcript or Degree showing completion of Master's Degree)
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation must be signed and dated within the last 6 months)
  • Resume

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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