Los Angeles Unified School District

Senior Director of Advanced Academics

Los Angeles Unified School District • $90K — $120K *
Compton, CA 90221In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in education, focusing on advanced academics or curriculum development.
  • Strong understanding of Advanced Placement (AP) programs and best practices in advanced learning.
  • Experience in data analysis, specifically related to student performance in advanced coursework.
  • Proven ability to design and implement effective instructional models for high-achieving students.
  • Master's degree in Education or a related field; doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the district's Advanced Academics portfolio, grades 6-12.
  • Coordinate district-wide strategies to increase access to AP programs.
  • Enhance AP exam performance through targeted interventions and supports.
  • Identify and develop high-potential students for advanced academic pathways.
  • Collaborate with educators to create a cohesive instructional model for advanced coursework.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement benefits with pension plan options.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Flexible work hours with potential remote options.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on educational equity.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the Senior Director of Advanced Academics provides visionary leadership and system-wide coordination of the district's Advanced Academics portfolio (grades 6-12), with a primary focus on expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP), increasing AP exam performance, and building a coherent, high-quality instructional model across all advanced coursework. This role is central to ensuring that high-potential students are identified early, developed intentionally, and retained within district pathways, including Early College High Schools, AP programs, and other advanced learning opportunities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information
• All online application documents should be addressed to the attention of : Patrick Sullivan, Senior Director of Human Resources
• All documents must be attached in PDF format to your EdJoin application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the EdJoin Help Desk at [redacted]. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

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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