The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is recruiting a leader for the position of Executive Director, Special Education to accelerate the execution of the Special Education Action Plan; provides leadership and central support for the implementation of the District’s special education intervention, instruction, and services to positively impact student outcomes. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY • Provides strategic leadership in anticipating and developing appropriate and innovative responses to future needs and challenges regarding the District’s workforce • Ensures that there is a comprehensive and systematic approach to employee development, systems of rewards and accountabilities, hiring practices and processes, and compensation management to support the business strategy • Directs and reviews the administration of the Human Resources Division through administrators and staff engaged in: ? Recruitment, selection, classification, examination, certification, contracting, processing assignment, salary administration, employee relations, employee records, and performance evaluation administration for certificated employees ? Teacher development, support, training, and induction programs ? Teacher and administrator recruitment and retention programs ? Analysis and evaluation of proposed legislation concerning recruitment, selection, assignment, certification, classification, compensation, and related human resources functions • Leads the development, reviews, and monitors implementation of human resources policies and procedures; and interprets such policies and procedures to the Superintendent, the Board of Education, District employees, and the community • Advises and confers with the Office of Labor Relations and labor partners to ensure the District applies, interprets, and implements collective bargaining agreements • Develops policies, directs division strategies, evaluates programs, and ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements • Advises and participates in closed session with Board Members, the Superintendent, and senior management staff For more information and application procedure visit http://achieve.lausd.net/adminservices (Executive Leadership Opportunities)