About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>DESCRIPTION: </b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Division of Instruction (DOI)</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Community Schools Initiative</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h2 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.0pt">SPECIALIST, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS</span></h2> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">38G (School Support Administrator, 0515)</span></h3> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>(Elementary Emphasis)</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Under the supervision of the Director, Community Schools, the Specialist, Community Schools works with administrators, teachers, staff, and community partners in implementing a standards-based, culturally relevant, and social justice focused curriculum for TK-12 students at designated Community Schools.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develops instructional and professional learning materials related to culturally relevant, socially just, and responsive teaching practices</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborates with other Division of Instruction departments within the District, as well as labor partners</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves as a consultant in developing, implementing, interpreting, and coordinating curriculum audits at school sites</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves as a consultant to Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs), Community School Initiative Team (CSIT), and Local School Leadership Committee (LSLC)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepares reports based on analysis of the gathered data to inform instructional practice and site Implementation Plans</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepares communications relating to the instructional program in K-12 Community Schools</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conducts school visits to assess the needs of students, teacher, Community Schools coordinator, Community Schools community representative, Meaningful Teaching and Learning coaches, and administrators</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>CONTINUED - PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves in a lead capacity in support of all Community Schools professional development</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves in a lead capacity in support of initiative events: recruitment, onboarding, site tours, and other special events</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supervises and supports the evaluation of the Community Schools Initiative coaches and the instructional advisor</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves as a liaison with the Black Student Achievement Plan and Educational Transformation Office to align instructional practices, professional development, and assessment strategies across the initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Serves as a liaison with the Student, Family, and Community Engagement Office to align professional development and family engagement strategies for Community School community representatives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Performs other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>SALARY:</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary: 38G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – E Basis ($117,509 – $146,277) – 234 paid days</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school certificated teaching experience in an elementary, middle, or high school</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A valid California Administrative Services Credential</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A valid California K-12 teaching credential requiring a bachelor's degree and a program of professional preparation, that included student teaching</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em>*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em>NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6886.</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">General knowledge and appreciation for the Community Schools Initiative</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Training in Equitable Grading and Instruction (EGI)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong curricular knowledge and experience teaching multiple subjects</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of standards-based instruction including instructional resources and effective teaching methodologies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of, and experience with, subject matter integration, Community-Based Learning, Linked Learning and/or Career Technical Education (CTE), and restorative practices</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge and understanding of instructional strategies, including Integrated ELD and Designated ELD that promote access to core content and accelerated achievement of English learners</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of the LAUSD Strategic Plan, the California state standards, District pacing plans, and adopted curriculum</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>CONTINUED - DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:</b></u></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated willingness to take on additional duties and leadership responsibilities as assigned</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a collaborative, diverse environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Interpersonal skills and facilitation strategies to guide individuals toward task accomplishment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Leadership skills in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent oral and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, instructional staff, parents, and community partners</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the District</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following applications materials <u>as e-mail attachments</u>:</span></p> <ol style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:</span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Developing, organizing, or leading professional development activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Supporting and coaching teachers in instructional and assessment practices</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Creating and implementing curriculum</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve problems of practice.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Current résumé (include employee number, if an LAUSD employee) <a name="_Hlk200349079"></a>that outlines qualifications for the position</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><a name="_Hlk200525746"></a><a name="_Hlk200349085"></a><a name="_Hlk202174707"></a>U<a name="_Hlk202162774"></a>pload, as a separate attachment, a list of three references that includes the current, immediate supervisor, and the next most recent supervisors with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.</span></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Sidra Dudley, Director</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Community Schools Initiative</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">(213) 241-4239</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18.0pt"><strong>DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2026</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><a title="Non-Discrimination Policy" href="https://www.lausd.org/Page/15101" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Non-Discrimination Policy</a></strong></span></p></div></div></div>