Specialist, K-12 English Learner (EL) Compliance

DESCRIPTION:

Office of the Chief of Special Education and Specialized Programs

Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department (MMED)

SPECIALIST, K-12 ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) COMPLIANCE

38G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department or designee, the Specialist, English Learner (EL) Compliance will ensure that English learners become linguistically and academically proficient in English and succeed in all core content areas. In alignment with the District Strategic Plan and EL program requirements, the specialist provides professional development and training to region and school staff on Master Plan Instructional programs and services to improve teaching and learning for English learners. The specialist will support the implementation and monitoring overall instructional services for English learners as required by law and District policy.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively across central and region offices to ensure the District’s Title III and English Learner Master Plan is implemented with fidelity, frequently monitored, and regularly evaluated
• Supports regions by designing and delivering EL specific professional development
• Uses data to design, implement, and evaluate District-wide strategies and practices addressing areas of need for ELs
• Works collaboratively with region offices to provide coordinated services to ELs, including students with disabilities and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) students
• Conducts school-site visits to support implementation of EL programs
• Monitors implementation of the Master Plan for English Learners and Standard English Learners using multiple data sources (i.e., MiSiS, Certify Data Tools, FOCUS, Whole Child Integrated Data)

CONTINUE - PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares District policy documents in response to state and federal mandates and District initiatives
• Works collaboratively with region staff to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate intervention programs for ELs, Long-term English Learners (LTELs), and Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) students
• Supports central EL and region staff to address the needs of schools in preparation for state and federal program monitoring (FPM)
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides technical assistance to regions and schools on EL budgets and the School Plan for Student Achievement
• Provides support to region Multilingual Multicultural Academic Language Teams (MMALT), school-site EL designees, and classroom teachers on maintaining an instructionally-focused compliant EL program
• Supports the vertical articulation of ELs from elementary to middle school to high school
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

38G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – E Basis ($117,509 – $146,277) – 234 paid days

NOTE: This position will close on June 30, 2026.

• 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 them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s)
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential
• 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:

• Full English Learner Authorization (BCLAD, CLAD, ELA1, Bilingual Authorization or equivalent) in Spanish or another target language
• Experience as a school-site English learner coordinator
• Experience in curriculum, instruction, methodology, and effective research-based strategies for ELs, LTELs, and ELs with disabilities
• Experience in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
• Knowledge and understanding of Culturally and Responsive pedagogy
• Knowledge of assessments for ELs
• Demonstration of personal resolve and constructive responses to challenges
• Demonstration of urgency to improve EL student achievement and outcomes
• Familiarity with MyData, MiSiS, FOCUS, Whole Child Integrated Data, and Online Accountability System
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form, with all educational partners
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects
• Ability to work effectively with all diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
• Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the District

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:
   • Supporting regions, teachers, and school-site administrators in EL compliance in meeting the needs of ELs
   • Designing differentiated Designated and Integrated English Language Development professional development for teachers and administrators that includes the student needs of the District’s subgroups (i.e., English learners, Standard English learners, socio-economically disadvantaged students, ELs with disabilities, and gifted and talented education EL students)
   • Facilitating the development of school-wide commitment to support student achievement and staff growth
2. Current résumé (include employee number)
3. List of two references that includes the current, immediate supervisor and the next most recent supervisor with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

TO APPLY:

Dear applicant, please make sure you meet the minimum requirements and have the proper credentials before submitting your application.

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FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

Angela Sandoval, Director

Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department

(213) 241-7065

DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2025