Teacher Development & Retention Specialist

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

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