INTERNAL ONLY: Academy Leadership - (LW) (REPOST)

Centinela Valley Union High School District; Lawndale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking an Academy Coordinator at Lawndale High School to lead pathway development, student support, and partnerships for the 2026-2027 year. The role includes curriculum alignment with CTE standards, WBL coordination, and liaison with counselors and industry partners.

The position runs July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 with a compensation framework based on a percentage of the Salary Schedule A and release period provisions.

Qualifications

• Valid California teaching credential.
• Must teach at least one period or equivalent within the academy during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Trained or willing to be trained in implementing PLC model and Adaptive Schools Foundations.

Responsibilities

• Quality Curriculum and Instruction: identify aligned courses, update outlines to reflect CTE standards and CC College and Career Anchor Standards; engage advisory board for input.
• Work-Based Learning Coordination: implement WBL opportunities with PD, field trips, internships; communicate with counselors and site administration.
• Student Support: develop pathway maps, coordinate incentives and student support plans with counselors.
• System Alignment: develop and monitor budget narrative, schedule WBL field trips and academy meetings; track Linked Learning progress.
• Industry Partnerships: form advisory board, recruit partners, coordinate internship programs and field trips.
• After School/Extended Day Opportunities: advise Student Technical Organization and promote opportunities.
• Regional and Local Labor Market Demands: support provided by Pathway Connections Specialist.
• Industry Certification/Employment: develop certificate of completion and research relevant certifications.
• Skilled Faculty: plan pathway learning walks and attend pathway PD.
• Data and Evaluation: access and analyze pathway data, prepare reports including CAPAAR and budget narrative.
• Promote CTE Programs: market and outreach to feeder schools, business and post-secondary partners.

Education

California teaching credential

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lawndale High School

Position(s): Academy Coordinator (1) and Academy Leadership Team Positions (2) per Academy

Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Compensation: Academy Coordinator: 8% annually of Salary Schedule A: Step 10, Column II, plus 1 release period; Academy Leadership Team Position: 4% annually of Salary Schedule A: Step 10, Column II

Responsibilities

• #1: Quality Curriculum and Instruction
  • Collaborate with site and district administration to identify aligned courses; engage post‑secondary partners in developing articulation and/or dual enrollment agreements.
  • Update course outlines and curriculum to align with state‑adopted CTE standards and Common Core College and Career Anchor Standards.
  • Engage advisory board to provide industry‑relevant input on the program of study, pathway map, and individual pathway/classroom projects.
• #2: Work‑Based Learning (WBL) Coordination
  • Work with CTE Pathway Specialist and site administration to implement procedures for WBL opportunities, including professional development, goal setting, field trips, guest speakers, internships, and data tracking.
  • Communicate effectively with parent liaison, counselors, PBIS/RTI staff, and site administration to ensure understanding of the pathway program and offerings.
• #3: Student Support
  • Support development and facilitation of comprehensive pathway maps, including a sequential program of study and a student intervention and incentive program.
  • Coordinate incentives, academic achievement celebrations, and academy team‑building activities.
  • Collaborate with counselors and site administration on scheduling of academy students and communication of support plans.
• #4: System Alignment
  • Develop and monitor academy budget narrative; submit budget transfers.
  • Logistics: schedule WBL field trips, conference/PD paperwork, and extra‑duty paperwork; plan bi‑monthly academy meetings with support personnel.
  • Develop and monitor academy goals for progress toward Linked Learning Certification.
• #5: Industry Partnerships
  • Help form and run advisory board meetings; recruit industry partners and strengthen connections.
  • Manage the pathway internship program and coordinate WBL field trip opportunities.
• #6: After School/Extended Day Opportunities
  • Serve as advisor for Student Technical Organization to support student engagement.
  • Identify and promote educational and career opportunities.
• #7: Regional and Local Labor Market Demands
  • Support provided by Pathway Connections Specialist.
• #8: Industry Certification/Employment
  • Develop a certificate of completion for students; research relevant industry certifications.
• #9: Skilled Faculty
  • Plan and facilitate pathway learning walks; attend pathway‑specific professional development.
• #10: Data and Evaluation
  • Access and analyze pathway data to meet state accountability requirements and Linked Learning progress.
  • Complete annual academy report, including CAPAAR, budget narrative, and expenditure report.
  • Collaborate with Pathway Specialist to collect and analyze WBL data.
• #11: Promote CTE Programs
  • Market and outreach to feeder schools, business and post‑secondary partners, and community stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California teaching credential.
• Must teach at least one period or equivalent within the academy during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Trained or willing to be trained in implementing the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model and Adaptive Schools Foundations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District's academic and other educational support programs, services and activities are free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics.