Director of Educational Technology and Innovation
Published Date: Mar 17, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
$157,350 - $194,910 Annually
APPLICATION FILING DATES
03/17/2025-04/03/2025
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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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE
This position will be working with the Division of Instruction and Information Technology Services.
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
- Directs and oversees program operations including needs assessment, design, deployment and assessment of Educational Technology (EdTech) programs and innovation pilots.
- Directs the analysis and verification of innovative technologies by combining technical expertise with instructional best practices.
- Directs the selection, procurement, and deployment of emerging technology tools and systems.
- Establishes and implements short and long-range departmental goals and objectives and monitors and evaluates program effectiveness.
- Monitors budget and cost controls relative to development and implementation of EdTech programs and projects.
- Partners with executive leadership in the development and alignment of emerging technology initiatives including Artificial Intelligence (AI), adaptive learning, and virtual environments, with the District’s Strategic Plan. Establishes governance structures, policies, and system architectures for emerging technology programs.
- Establishes feedback loops, timelines, and metrics to ensure initiatives are scalable, sustainable, and impactful for the District.
- Creates emerging technology and AI framework and roadmaps and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and policies, adherence to ethical standards, data privacy regulations.
- Evaluates associate risks and opportunities to ensure emerging technologies enhance instructional outcomes, streamline operations, and align with District priorities.
- Liaises and collaborates with District offices such as Information Technology Services, Division of Instruction, Office of General Counsel, Procurement, and Human Resources and external stakeholders to align resources, streamline implementation, and maximize District-wide impact of EdTech programs.
- Represents the District with respect to EdTech projects at executive-level meetings, conferences, and Board of Education meetings.
- Monitors market trends and emerging educational technology initiatives and programs Oversees training and staff development regarding emerging technology skills and best practices.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree in education, business administration, computer science, or a related field is preferable.
Experience: Five years of management experience in information technology, EdTech integration, and/or enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Experience in a school district with an enrollment of at least 10,000 or a large private sector company of 25,000 employees is preferable.
Special: Possession of one of the following certifications is required and must be kept valid during the term of employment:
Google Certified Innovator
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIE Expert)
Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL)
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
We are seeking a candidate with a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies as it relates to education. They will be staying current with the latest technologies and understanding how LAUSD students and staff can benefit from these advancements, ensuring they remain at the forefront of educational innovation. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to leverage technology to enhance classroom learning, ensuring its effective integration into educational settings in order to increase student outcomes. They will have strong public speaking, communication, and writing skills which will be essential for engaging stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate will have experience managing diverse teams, including clerical staff, certificated staff, and ITS professionals and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse people across different teams.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
This selection process will tentatively consist of a Technical Writing Project and a Technical Interview.
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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 this position, you may contact Katie Wong at katie.wong@lausd.net
APPLICATION PROCESS
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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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