Executive Director, Office of Data and Accountability

SALARY DETAILS

 $186,996 to $232,965 Annually 

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to a physical worksite (333 S. Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017).

APPLICATION FILING DATES

IMPORTANT! Our application management system will be periodically down for maintanance work by our IT department on the following days: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM (PST) to Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 10:00PM. During this time you may experience difficulties applying to the recruitment. To metigate this, we have extended the close period of this recruitement to Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Open: 05/29/2025 

Close: 06/23/2025 

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.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page (https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk)

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Office of Data and Accountability is to collect, verify, analyze, and report student demographic and achievement data that informs the operational and instructional practice in our schools.

For more information about the Office of Data and Accountability, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/domain/183

THE POSITION

The Executive Director, Office of Data and Accountability oversees and directs the Office of Data and Accountability.

Administrative direction is received from the Senior Executive Director of Strategy. Supervision is exercised over technical, professional, and clerical staff.

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to a physical worksite (333 S. Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Experience in the K-12 education sector at the school, district, state, or federal level, with deep knowledge of educational systems and accountability structures. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and management, including hands-on experience with R, Python, SQL, Stata, or similar platforms. 
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to create interactive dashboards and communicate data effectively. 
• Strong understanding of state accountability, student assessment, and data reporting requirements in K-12 education. 
• Proven ability to communicate complex data clearly to senior leadership, including the Superintendent and Board of Education. 
• Passionate about identifying and implementing data analytics and accountability systems to drive strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a large, diverse department and supporting staff development. 
• Exceptional ability to cultivate relationships with team members, District leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including experience preparing internal and external reports.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities, operational demands, and cross-functional collaboration. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and manages the Student Testing Branch, State Reporting Services Branch, Data Privacy and Analysis Branch, and the Student Records and Data Management Branch.
• Oversees all District, State, and federal mandated testing programs.
• Oversees the development of tools designed to measure compliance with the District’s improvement objectives and the development and deployment of District data reporting platforms.
• Supports the Superintendent and senior leadership with data analysis and reporting needs.
• Communicates to staff, the Board and the public the District’s performance on various student performance metrics.
• Provides executive leadership in the reporting and publication of key performance indicators for the District.
• Oversees the publication of official school and student level data.
• Oversees data collection and analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes data into information that help guide policy and decision-making. 

For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc, under >Working at LAUSD> and select >Job Descriptions-Classified Jobs. Search for the position under its official title.

Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Educational Administration, Education Policy, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of management-level experience in school management, data management, education statistics, research, or assessment in the K-12 education sector.

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.

SPECIAL NOTES: An employee of this class is subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876

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. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview. 

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.  

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. 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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Carrera at jessica.carrera@lausd.net.

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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