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Director II, Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall at Los Angeles County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

5/1/2024 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/17/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
(a) $12,710 (b) $13,219 (c) $13,747 (d) $14,297 (e) $14,869 Monthly
Length of Work Year
Twelve months. Duty year is July 1-June 30.
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”

Job Summary

Job Summary

THE POSITION: The Director shall provide educational and administrative leadership to the professional staff and students; support staff, teachers, and clerical; serve as a liaison with LA County Mental Health, LA County Probation, other county partners, community partners, and the general public; interface daily with students, parents and other stakeholders; and perform related duties as assigned by the LACOE central office. The Director must be an instructional leader. The position requires specialized subject matter expertise in alternative education, as well as extensive knowledge in curriculum, instruction, positive behavior interventions and supports, student discipline, social-emotional teaching and learning, trauma-informed teaching, and project-based teaching and learning. The Director must also be highly organized and able to facilitate instructional processes and procedures, special education implementation and monitoring, specially funded programs, testing and evaluation, a variety of budgets, and foster a culture of care among students and staff. Additionally, the Director needs to have strong experience in accountability, supporting and building capacity among certificated and classified staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: Five or more years teaching experience required. Three or more years of Principal or District Leadership experience required. Direct work in special education and with At Promise youth is highly desirable. Education: A master's degree in education leadership or administration from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation required. A Doctorate highly desired. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): Possess and maintain a valid Multiple, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential and Administrative Services Credential.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Three current (must be within 12 months) signed and dated letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from your most current supervisor. • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.

  • Certificate Copy (Must possess a valid California Administrative services credential. Please attach credential with document number to their application. )
  • Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Multiple, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential Please attach credential with document number to their application. )
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must submit three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date.)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: Five or more years teaching experience required. Three or more years of Principal or District Leadership experience required. Direct work in special education and with At Promise youth is highly desirable. Education: A master's degree in education leadership or administration from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation required. A Doctorate highly desired. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application): Possess and maintain a valid Multiple, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential and Administrative Services Credential.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Three current (must be within 12 months) signed and dated letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from your most current supervisor. • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.

  • Certificate Copy (Must possess a valid California Administrative services credential. Please attach credential with document number to their application. )
  • Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Multiple, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential Please attach credential with document number to their application. )
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must submit three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date.)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.

Comments and Other Information


LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.