ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS

Launched in 2007, the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission is to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. The Partnership is a non-profit, in-district partner to LA Unified, not a charter network. As an independent nonprofit organization, the Partnership serves 13,550 students across 20 LA Unified schools in Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts. The Partnership works within the LA Unified School District context, which includes honoring all collective bargaining agreements for its teachers and school staff. To learn more about the Partnership, our mission, and how we approach our goals, please visit our website.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a Coordinator of School Transformation, Elementary Math, to join our effort to improve learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South LA, and Watts communities. In collaboration with the Senior Director of School Transformation, Partnership staff, and school and teacher leaders, the Coordinator of School Transformation will lead professional development, coaching, and special projects designed to coach schools through their growth and development process. The Coordinator of School Transformation will report to and assist the Senior Director of School Transformation with strategic planning and implementing Partnership Academics Team initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position will have significant experience with math instruction, professional development and coaching, implementation of blended learning, the Common Core State Standards, and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). This is a full-time, year-round position.

The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and in our home office. The Coordinator of School Transformation will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision, Coaching, Training, & Support (50%)

• Lead and support teachers to develop collaborative environments focused on student outcomes
• Work directly with teacher leaders across Partnership schools to plan for and lead data cycles with grade-level or department teams of teachers
• Conduct classroom observations and coaching conversations to support teacher growth and promote student learning
• Assist site leaders in observing for and supporting effective instruction of Common Core 
• Lead coordination structures on school-based supports for leaders and teachers around instruction
• Provide schoolwide professional development on mathematics teaching and learning
• Train instructional coaches and school leaders on effective coaching strategies
• Support cohort of new and veteran teachers with coaching sessions  
• Support with school-wide observations and school reviews, build CTA goal-setting and reflection protocols, and facilitate elementary staff team meetings 
• Potentially manage Math Coaches to fully implement the Partnership’s math vision and initiatives at respective school sites

Curriculum Development & Implementation (25%)

• Develop and execute data-driven initiatives for elementary math instruction at Partnership schools
• Assist with the development and use of curricular materials, including curriculum maps, common assessments, and other tools, to support teachers and students in meeting the demands of Common Core 
• Work across schools to build teacher capacity in math to implement Common Core instruction utilizing pacing guides, planning from standards, developing assessments, and implementing instructional strategies

Data & Impact (20%)

• Facilitate ongoing data inquiries to determine progress and needs of school site instructional initiatives, and support school leaders and teacher leaders in executing data cycles
• Assist teachers with implementing technology-connected learning programs and interpreting data provided by these programs to inform instruction

Special Projects (5%)

• Develop full-day professional learning experiences that develop Teacher Leaders’ skills around instruction
• Co-develop and co-facilitate professional learning experiences for Partnership-wide Elementary Math PD, Teacher Leader Program, Leadership Conferences, and New Teacher Orientation

POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

A successful first year in this role will include:

• Build relationships with school-site leaders, teachers, and Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) members 
• Build relationships and collaborate with Partnership staff and external partners
• Understand curricular programs (Eureka Math and iM) across TK-5th grade
• Understand longitudinal multiple measures of school-site data across all 11 Partnership elementary schools 
• Lead and co-lead key initiatives and bodies of work (Ex: ES Team Leads, New-to-Curriculum Trainings, HQIM Walks)

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of successful full-time teaching experience
• At least 2 years of successful leadership experience within the school context (coach, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, etc.)
• At least 1 year of experience managing teammates preferred, but not required
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree related to math/subject matter preferred
• A proven record of academic success working with students in historically underserved schools and setting high expectations for teachers and students
• Extensive experience with classroom observations and crafting individual teacher feedback and communicating trends across classrooms
• Deep working knowledge of adult learning theory, facilitation skills, professional development design, and coaching
• Deep working knowledge of Common Core Instructional Shifts, Common Core State Standards for Math
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire, and build strong working and mentoring relationships with adults
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative staff, instructional staff, and support staff
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making and use assessment data to inform instruction

• Ability to travel between school site and home office regularly
• Smarter Balanced Item Reviewer and/or Writer a plus
• Proficient in Spanish preferred
   

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary range for external candidates is $100,625-$107,813. The Partnership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our compensation practices. Our goal is to ensure that salaries are fair for all staff members who hold many intersectional identities, and we set salaries based on a robust compensation model grounded in consistency and transparency. The exact salary for this position is dependent on the relevant skills and experiences that the candidate brings to the role.

The Partnership also offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off. Details can be found here.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link.

Research shows that women and individuals from systemically marginalized communities are likely to only apply for jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. While this job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements to be successful in this role, the Partnership is committed to considering all applicants who are passionate about our mission and can see themselves excelling in this role – including those with diverse and non-traditional work experience.

For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Partnership for LA Schools is a contractor with the Los Angeles Unified School District and has implemented a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated a week before their start date unless they are approved for accommodation due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to – and actively pursues – diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hairstyle), creed, color, religion, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, age, military and veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy or childbirth, physical disability or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Partnership also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.