Director, ETO Instruction

DESCRIPTION:

Educational Transformation Office (ETO)

DIRECTOR, ETO INSTRUCTION

45G (School Support Administrator, 0515

Under the direction of the Administrator of Instruction, Educational Transformation Office, the director provides instructional program leadership to personnel at historically underserved schools with specific responsibility for the planning, development, assessment, and improvement of instructional programs.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership in the identification and interpretation of needs and the establishment of priorities related to the historically underserved school instructional program; initiates and assists in coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of programs and activities designed to meet such needs and priorities
• Directs the implementation of staff development programs that ensures high-leverage supports to historically underserved school instructional programs and priorities in other departments
• Provides oversight of implementation strategies of every school's improvement plan; coaches principals in setting key learning objectives and measurable benchmarks to raise student achievement school-wide
• Leads the development of a centralized professional development program for regions to implement at school sites
• Assists in the development of District policy as it relates to the instructional programs at historically underserved schools; publishes and interprets guidelines for instruction and administrative directives regarding school curriculum and instruction; interprets guidelines for courses of study, skills continuums, proficiency testing program, scheduling, organization, retention/promotion, and culmination requirements for the District

CONTINUE - PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes District performance data and assessment results for all grades to identify and direct appropriate interventions to ensure the effectiveness of historically underserved schools educational programs
• Collaborates with region leadership and central office divisions to ensure coherence in District-wide policies, programs, and professional development
• Develops reports and presentations for the Board of Education
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

45G (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($157,448 – $196,350) – 261 paid days

• 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).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent the earning of a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions due to budget limitations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than three (3) years of which must have been as a school principal
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time Pre-K-12 public school teaching experience
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential (Out-of-state applicants must qualify for and obtain a California credential prior to selection approval.)
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

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. 

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.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of successful experience as a principal in an elementary or secondary level setting serving a diverse school community
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in implementing the California content standards and standards-based instruction for all core subjects at the elementary or secondary level as demonstrated by a successful track record of improved student achievement
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies for core curriculum
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures guiding elementary or secondary schools
• Knowledge of and experience in the interpretation of assessment data to inform instruction
• Knowledge of and skill in instructional technology to enhance student learning
• Successful experience with supervision and evaluation of staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

1.    Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:

•    Improving outcomes related to elementary or secondary school instructional programs or priorities

•    Building the capacity of staff through supervision, coaching, and evaluation

•    Leading collaboration among stakeholders to improve student outcomes

•    Analyzing data to inform decisions.

2.    Current résumé (include employee number, if an LAUSD employee) that outlines qualifications for the position

3.    Upload, as a separate attachment, a list of three professional 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.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Marcela Abarca, ETO Senior Administrative Assistant

mabarca@lausd.net

DEADLINE: AUGUST 6, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Non-Discrimination Policy