Director, Charter Schools
Published Date: May 16, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
May 16th, 2025 - June 6th, 2025
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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Charter Schools Division
The mission of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Charter Schools Division fosters high quality educational opportunities and outcomes for students in the greater Los Angeles community through exemplary charter public school authorizing, oversight, and sharing of promising practices so that all students maximize their potential.
For mot information about the Charter Schools Division, please visit https://www.lausd.org/Page/19273.
BENEFITS
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charter Schools Director oversees and directs the activities related to the District’s responsibilities over charter schools as required by law.
Typical duties for this position include:
- Directing and providing oversight of charter schools to ensure proper processes and procedures are implemented and followed.
- Facilitating communications and cooperation among the District, charter schools, the State Department of Education, and other public and private entities.
- Providing advice and counsel to the Superintendent of Schools, Cabinet/Senior Staff, Board of Education, and related District offices regarding charter school issues.
- Serving as a liaison to the appropriate District offices regarding instructional and operational initiatives and projects.
- Overseeing the annual process to provide reasonably equivalent District facilities to charter school students pursuant to Proposition 39 (Education Code Section 47614 et seq) and District Policy.
- Reviewing charter school petitions/proposals and making recommendations pursuant to legal and policy criteria, and provides information to District Leadership.
- Overseeing the staff responsible for providing services for charter schools and meeting with staff to identify and resolve problems and review and evaluate methods, and procedures.
- Representing District Leadership at various meetings and/or conferences regarding issues related to charter schools.
- Attending and participating in various meetings and stays abreast of trends and legislative issues related to charter schools.
- Resolving complaints and concerns of teachers, students, and parents that are not resolved at the school level.
- Establishing and maintaining communication with parents and the community regarding educational matters, community concerns, and school operations related to charter schools; promoting appropriate collaboration among stakeholders and increased accountability for results.
- Assisting in preparing and administering a budget for Charter Schools Division and maintaining responsibility for its control and administration.
- Performing related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience: Five years of management level experience overseeing programs, schools, or operations that include policy development and implementation. Public sector experience, including related to charter schools, is preferable.
Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for the position of Director, Charter Schools, is a forward-thinking, equity-driven educational leader with a strong commitment to student achievement, an understanding of charter school authorizing and oversight, charter school operations and governance, and compliance and accountability within the context of public education. This individual will possess in-depth knowledge of California Charter Schools Act, applicable District policies and procedures for charter schools, and charter-specific federal, state, and local regulations that pertain to charter schools.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a working knowledge of current relevant issues in the public education landscape, as well as the ability to analyze various sources of data, research, and educational trends to support high-quality charter school oversight on behalf of the District and public. They will be adept at navigating complex policy environments and leading initiatives that align with District policy, goals, and community expectations.
This individual will have experience in leading professional teams to successfully meet expected deliverables; program development and implementation; budget oversight and control; and employee supervision and leadership development, including training, evaluation, and progressive discipline. Strong public relations experience and skills and the ability to communicate effectively—both orally and in writing—with diverse stakeholders are essential.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of managing multiple high-stakes priorities and deliverables within strict timelines. They will be strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and demonstrate cultural competency, political acumen, and a demonstrated ability to educational equity and conducting themselves with high professionalism and integrity. The ability to translate policy into practice, resolve conflicts diplomatically, and make impactful public presentations will be critical to success in this role.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this position tentatively consists of a training & experience evaluation (T&E), a technical project, and a technical interview. After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.
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We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.
If you have any questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Jessie Leanos at Jessie.Leanos@lausd.net.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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