Senior Director of Engagement
Published Date: May 7, 2025
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
May 7th, 2025 - May 26th, 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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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.
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 Senior Director of Engagement plans, directs, and oversees the activities for the Office of Engagement.
Typical duties for this position include:
- Overseeing the strategic planning, design, implementation, and development of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Office to ensure compliance with District policies, federal, State, and local laws related to Title I Parent and Family Engagement, including mandates by Title I, II, and the Local Control Accountability Plan.
- Overseeing the District’s engagement strategies for external stakeholders in collaboration with District executive leadership and advises the Chief of Communications, Engagement, and Collaboration on all engagement matters, including identifying and recommending opportunities for the Superintendent to engage with the community and stakeholders.
- Directing and overseeing the collaboration between departments to ensure clear and consistent communication between internal and external District stakeholders, families, and staff regarding collaboration opportunities.
- Developing and directing strategies to engage parent and community members in collaborative discussions and activities to identify student and family needs and support student achievement.
- Conferring with Engagement leadership to improve alignment between District parent and community needs, resources, and opportunities.
- Directing and overseeing the analysis of resource utilization, such as organization, staffing, budget requirements, space, equipment and other matters related to the administration of the office and makes recommendations to maximize resources and ensure cost effectiveness.
- Overseeing the development, implementation, and review of programs, services, trainings, and content evaluations to determine effectiveness and future necessary modifications to the respective areas.
- Planning and coordinating professional development and training opportunities for community engagement staff.
- Performing related duties as assigned.
The full class description can be found at https://bit.ly/434LVXO.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, public policy, social work, public administration, business administration, education, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of experience administering, developing, and implementing community or family service programs, or civic engagement initiatives, preferably in an educational setting.
Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle. Ability to communicate in Spanish, both orally and in writing is highly preferable.
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Director of Engagement will be a strategic and visionary leader with deep expertise in educational equity, parent and community engagement, and program compliance. This individual will possess extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to student integration and specially funded programs, as well as a thorough understanding of the California Education Code, District policies, and labor agreements affecting parent and community services.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in strategic planning, program development, and stakeholder engagement. They will have experience managing complex budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing initiatives that promote community involvement in education. Additionally, they will be adept at fostering partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to enhance educational outcomes and public trust.
This leader will be an excellent communicator, capable of conveying complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including media, elected officials, and community stakeholders. They will be skilled in analyzing policy and legislation, exercising sound judgment, and navigating politically sensitive environments.
The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with proven ability to supervise, train, and evaluate personnel; build effective teams; and develop organizational practices that support continuous improvement. A strong commitment to equity, transparency, and service to students, families, and communities is essential.
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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