Los Angeles Unified School District

Senior Executive Director, Specialty Programs

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

Qualifications

  • California Administrative Services Credential required.
  • California Teaching Credential required.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in educational programs.
  • Experience with program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong collaboration skills in educational settings.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and district needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for specialty educational programs.
  • Supervise and support the Coordinator of Dual Language Immersion.
  • Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of dual language programs.
  • Collaborate with district and school leaders on strategic educational initiatives.
  • Align specialty programs with academic and student support objectives.
  • Support family engagement programs to enhance student learning.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Impactful role influencing educational programs and strategic direction.
  • Engagement with community and stakeholders around educational priorities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Senior Executive Director, Specialty Programs provides leadership, coordination, supervision, and administrative oversight for designated specialty programs, initiatives, and personnel, including Dual Language Immersion and AVID. Supervises and supports the Coordinator of Dual Language Immersion in the implementation, alignment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the District's dual language immersion programs. Supports the implementation of the District's strategic priorities and instructional programs to accelerate student learning, strengthen educational coherence, and maximize the effective use of instructional time. Collaborates with District and school-site leaders to align assigned specialty, academic, student-support, and family-engagement programs. The specific programs and personnel assigned to this position may be adjusted by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services based on District priorities and organizational needs. The Assistant Superintendent retains responsibility for division-wide strategic direction, final administrative oversight, Board communication, and executive-level decisions.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Credential Copy (California Administrative Services Credential; California Teaching Credential (Please submit /attach a detailed copy of the credentials from the CTC))
  • Letter of Introduction (Personal letter of introduction stating reasons for interest in the Westminster School District and unique qualifications for this position)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of reference dated within the last year, one of which is from your current supervisor)
  • Resume (Professional resume providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements)

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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