Specialist, Teacher Development and Support

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Specialist in Teacher Development and Support to design regional professional learning for new teachers. You will analyze student data, collaborate with region staff, and deliver mentor-focused training to enhance retention and credential attainment.

The role requires coordination with MyPLN and district platforms to support provisional teachers, university interns, and mentor teachers, while developing tools and resources for site administrators and

Qualifications

• Five or more years in certificated public school service in a related role.
• Master’s or higher degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework.
• Must meet filing deadline requirements and provide documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes student data to design region-wide professional development for new teachers.
• Collaborates with region staff to support new teachers and improve retention.
• Assesses new teacher retention data and identifies influencing factors.
• Delivers mentor-focused professional development using research-based strategies.
• Guides provisional and university intern participants to meet credential requirements.
• Develops instructional tools for LAUSD Learning to Teach pathway and shares with staff.
• Acts as liaison between Teacher Development and Support Branch and National Board Certified teachers.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Master's degree or higher

Regionally-accredited university

Tools

MyPLN

MyData

Focus

MyPGS

Job description

Specialist, Teacher Development and Support

DESCRIPTION:

Human Resources Division

Teacher Development and Support Branch

SPECIALIST, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

38G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes student data to identify, inform, and design region-wide professional development for new teachers to impact the instructional needs of students
• Collaborates with region support staff and administrators to support new teachers to enhance teacher retention
• Assesses and analyzes new teacher retention data to identify factors impacting retention rates
• Utilizes research-based strategies to identify, design, and deliver professional development to mentor teachers designed to improve the retention of new teachers
• Provides participants in provisional and university intern programs with guidance and support to meet state requirements and qualify for entry into preliminary credential programs
• Develops instructional tools for participants in the LAUSD Learning to Teach pathway and shares the content with teacher mentors, site administrators, and other region support staff
• Serves as an administrative liaison between the Teacher Development and Support Branch and National Board Certified teachers within LAUSD regions

CONTINUATION OF PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with MyPLN to develop in-person and online professional learning modules to support provisional teachers, university interns, and mentor teachers
• Conducts individualized support to site administrators in the selection and assignment of mentors for program participants
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes a centralized mentor database to facilitate the support of program participants and compliance with CTC guidelines
• Evaluates and reviews mentor teacher applications
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures in relation to affiliation agreements with Institutes of Higher Education
• Serves as a member of the various recognition committees and supports the nomination, selection, and recognition processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

38G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($141,818 – $176,535) – 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.
• 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:

• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s)
• 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 [phone].

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge and the ability to leverage instructional technology to deliver and support interdisciplinary progressions of learning
• Knowledge of the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework
• Knowledge of current technology and software programs
• Experience designing and delivering professional development on evidence-based practices and multi-tiered systems of support using adult learning theory
• Experience with MyData, Focus, MyPLN, MyPGS, and other District platforms
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including resolution of conflict
• Excellent interpersonal skills and methods to guide individuals and large groups toward task accomplishment
• Ability to design and deliver rigorous and engaging professional learning sessions for adults (K-12)
• Ability to interpret and use data for the purpose of improving teacher retention (student achievement)
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time for self and others
• Ability to make formal, public presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, site administrators, and District support staff
• Ability to travel to other sites throughout the District

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.