Senior Program Specialist for Visual Arts at LACHSA at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
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: Under the direction and supervision of the principal, the Visual Arts Chair will oversee the daily operations of the Visual Arts Department. Candidates must be dedicated to increasing diversity in the student body and creating access to the program for students of color and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The selected candidate will provide visionary leadership in the development and expansion of the Visual Arts program. They will develop curriculum, monitor budgets, hire, supervise and evaluate non-credentialed teaching artists, communicate with parents, and collaborate with the other arts department chairs. They willcreate opportunities for students to present their work in LA communities and high-profile events, and to work with non-profit arts providers in developing programing and recruiting “pipelines” for prospective LACHSA students. They will recruit and admit students’ representative of Los Angeles county’s diverse populations, foster a safe and inclusive culture among students and faculty.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in art, or art education or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Master’s degree preferred. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possess and maintain a valid California Single Subject Art Teaching Credential with full English Learner authorization (clad or equivalent). Or be intern eligible for a Single Subject Art Credential (must attached Intern eligibility letter to application).
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. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Certificate Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Supervisory or Administrative Services Credential. Must attach credential with document number to their application. )
- Certification (Possess and maintain a valid California Social Science Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization. Must attach credential with document number to their application. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Must include 3 current (within the last 12 months) letters that are dated and signed )
- Resume
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in art, or art education or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Master’s degree preferred. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possess and maintain a valid California Single Subject Art Teaching Credential with full English Learner authorization (clad or equivalent). Or be intern eligible for a Single Subject Art Credential (must attached Intern eligibility letter to application).
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. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
- Certificate Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Supervisory or Administrative Services Credential. Must attach credential with document number to their application. )
- Certification (Possess and maintain a valid California Social Science Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization. Must attach credential with document number to their application. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (Must include 3 current (within the last 12 months) letters that are dated and signed )
- Resume
Application Deadline
7/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/22/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
(a) $10,585 (b) $11,009 (c) $11,449 (d) $11,907 (e) $12,383 Monthly
(a) $10,585 (b) $11,009 (c) $11,449 (d) $11,907 (e) $12,383 Monthly
Length of Work Year
Eleven months
Employment Type
Full Time