Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising

START DATE:

January 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The priority deadline for applications is November 15, 2024. Anything received after that date will be kept on file and considered if the position is not filled.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Curriculum Systems Advising

LOCATION:

The Partnership team works in a hybrid capacity. This position is expected to be in schools 40-80% of the time (2-4 days/week), with occasional visits to the Partnership office in Downtown LA.

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 is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising to join the Partnership’s K-12 Mathematics team to support the Partnership’s systems change efforts for high-need schools in Los Angeles. The Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising will play a vital role in the Partnership’s systems change work by scaling effective professional learning and curriculum implementation systems to LAUSD schools with a focus on mathematics. This role will work alongside the Director of Curriculum Systems Advising and instructional leaders across a portfolio of 10 school sites to build durable systems for planning, instruction, and data analysis using a curriculum-first approach. The Coordinator supports school site designees to design and facilitates strong professional learning and collaborative experiences for teachers to build the capacity of instructional leaders to take on this work. In addition, this role will support the design and development of group learning professional development for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and administrators in support of LAUSD’s math vision and goals. This is a full-time, year-round position and is grant-funded through summer 2029.

The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and our home office. The Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising 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:

Teacher Leader Capacity Building (70%)

• Support the development of teacher leaders and distributed leadership across a portfolio of 10 school sites by operating as a coach of coaches
• Partner with LAUSD staff and Director on the Curriculum Systems Advising Team to build the capacity of school leadership teams in building professional learning systems that sustain improvement in alignment with LAUSD’s priorities
• Work with school leadership teams to implement high-quality mathematics curriculum while leveraging data to adjust and strengthen instruction
• Build a strong culture in school math departments by providing one-on-one capacity-building support to teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and other instructional leaders and maximizing the use of professional development and Professional Learning Community (PLC) time at the school site
• Model strong and curriculum-first professional learning by planning and facilitating professional development at school sites

Strategic Professional Learning Design (20%)

• Operate as the Curriculum Systems Advising Team's resident expert of a grade span by developing and translating expertise in the Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum, the California Math Framework, and effective math pedagogical practices
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Systems Advising and Math teams to provide input on the professional development pathways for teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and administrators
• Support facilitation of group learning experiences across the district, occasionally serving as the lead facilitator
• Lead the development and use of math curricular materials for a grade span, including curriculum maps, assessment tools, and other tools to support teachers and students in meeting the demands set by standards
• Participate in collaborative spaces with other Partnership teams, such as the Math Team, Transform Schools Team, and other dynamic teaming structures, as needed
• Maintaining positive and responsive relationships with district leadership

Implementation Monitoring & Project Management (10%)

• Conduct classroom observations and collect teacher practice data to support department-wide growth and promote student learning
• Assist site leaders in observing for and supporting effective instruction of high-quality curriculum
• Work with the Director of Curriculum Systems Advising and Vice President of School Transformation to develop and execute priority initiatives for math instruction at LAUSD schools
• Maintain trackers for data, coaching, professional development, and other requests from the Director of Curriculum Systems Advising

POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

A successful first year in this role will look like:

• Build credibility and relationships with senior LAUSD Regional staff and school leadership teams in their region
• Ensure top-quality delivery of professional learning services for their Region through effective collaboration with the broader Curriculum Systems Advising Team
• Ensure schools within their portfolio are meeting improvement milestones, as collaboratively determined by the school and regional staff

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of successful full-time teaching experience at the elementary/secondary level
• At least 2 years of successful leadership experience within the school context (coach, department chair, BTSA coach, peer observer, principal, assistant principal, etc.)
• Deep working knowledge of and experience with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, the California Math Framework, and/or Illustrative Mathematics
• Experience designing, organizing, and facilitating professional learning for adult learners.
• Experience leading teams through cycles of inquiry that have led to sustained improvement in teaching and learning practices.
• A proven record of academic success working with students in historically underserved schools and setting high expectations for teachers and students.
• Experience working across multiple schools is a plus
• Experience and/or familiarity with Illustrative Mathematics curriculum is a plus
• Ability to travel between school sites and Partnership Home Office
• A deep belief in the power of our communities, the Partnership’s mission, approach, and core values
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all team members

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 less likely to apply for jobs unless 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 an 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.