Regional Professional Development Coordinator, Elementary Mathematics - Region West
About this role
DESCRIPTION:
Region West
REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR,
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
41G (School Support Administrator, 0515)
Under the direction of the Regional Superintendent and the Administrator of Instruction, assists the regional instructional team in supporting professional development related to the academic needs of all students. Collaborates and partners with the regional team, community of schools, school personnel, parents, and the community to ensure school staff are able to effective implement a data-driven, results-based support services and programs for all students.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the implementation of professional development related to the District's mathematics plan, instructional guides, math concept lessons, and interim assessments for elementary schools in the region and community of schools
- Uses student-centered data to identify and design professional development strategies to address areas of need in mathematics instruction in grades TK-6
- Works with schools to build capacity of school staff to effectively implement multi-tiered systems of support for all students
- Provides assistance in the design, development, and implementation of the Math Professional Development Plan at the elementary level
- Supports and facilitates professional development to support school staff in the integration of content literacy across all subject areas as outlined in the California content standards
- Works collaboratively with all central office instructional units to plan for and implement professional development related to the California content standards, standards- based mathematics instruction, and access strategies to support all students including English learners, Standard English learners, socioeconomically-disadvantaged students, foster youth, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented education students
- Serves as the elementary mathematics professional development liaison between the region, community of schools, and the Division of Instruction to ensure coherence, alignment and coordination across the District
- Performs other duties as assigned related to building capacity of school staff to be effective educators
SALARY:
Salary: 41G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($141,102 – $176,010) – 261 paid days
- 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a leadership position(s) (e.g., coordinator, instructional coach, dean)
- At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience as an elementary teacher or as a mathematics instructional coach
- 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:
- Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
- Knowledge of:
- grades TK-6 mathematics California content standards, curriculum, and effective evidence-based instructional strategies
- evidence-based and standards-based mathematics instruction that promotes successful vertical articulation of students
(e.g., grades Pre-K–K to grades 1–5 to grades 6–8 to grade)
- and understanding of the instructional strategies that promote accelerated achievement of English learners, Standard English learners, socioeconomically-disadvantaged students, foster youth, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented education students
- Response to Instruction and Intervention (Rtl2) to promote mathematics proficiency for all students
- and skill in instructional technology to enhance student learning
- Experience:
- in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
- as either a mathematics lead or department chair
- delivering mathematics professional development using adult learning theory and adhering to a study, model, practice, plan approach
- with development common formative assessments aligned to targets
- providing content specific actionable feedback, measuring implementation of the feedback provided, and following up
CONTINUED - DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to:
- use technology for data collection and analysis for reporting, teacher improvement, and to promote academic proficiency for all students
- interpret and use data for the purpose of improving student achievement and informing instruction
- work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
- travel to multiple sites throughout the District
- Strong instructional design background reflective of mastery-based and personalized learning
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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 teachers or paraprofessionals in the area of mathematics connected to California content standards
- Influencing student outcomes in the area of mathematics, as supported by data
- Differentiating mathematics instruction for student sub-groups (e.g., English learners, Standard English learners, socioeconomically-disadvantaged students, foster youth, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented education students).
2. Current résumé (include employee number, if an LAUSD employee) that outlines qualifications for this position
3. Upload, as a separate attachment, a list of three references that includes the current, immediate supervisor, and next most recent supervisors 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.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Andrew Jenkins, Administrator of Instruction
Region West
(310) 914-2100
DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified people have equal opportunities for employment and promotions
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