Senior Program Specialist – Chairperson of the Visual Arts Department Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION Under the direction and supervision of the principal, the Visual Arts Chair will oversee the daily operations of the Visual Arts Department. Candidates must be dedicated to increasing diversity in the student body and creating access to the program for students of color and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, while maintaining the exceptional outcomes the school is known for. The selected candidate will provide visionary leadership in the development and expansion of the Visual Arts program. They will develop curriculum, hire, communicate with parents, and collaborate with the other arts department chairs. They will create opportunities for students to present their work in LA communities and high-profile events, and to work with non-profit arts providers in developing programing and recruiting “pipelines” for prospective LACHSA students. They will recruit and admit student’s representative of LA’s diverse populations, fostering a safe and inclusive culture among students and faculty.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: EXPERIENCE Five or more years of professional work as an artist, with a CV representative of the candidate’s level of the achievement, arts teaching in an institutional setting with high achieving arts students, and significant administrative or management experience. EDUCATION Preferably a master's degree in Visual Arts or related field. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential in Art, OR be in a California teacher credential program and be Intern Eligible in Art (Must attached Intern Eligibility letter to application). Applicants with credentials not recorded with the Los Angeles County Office of Education must submit written evidence of appropriate credential or eligibility.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified people are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, letter of introduction, resume, copy of credentials, and three dated letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. Please attach each credential document with document number as it appears on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. (The credential certificate is not necessary.) Contact Thomas Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu for any questions about the application process.
- Credential Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential in Art, OR be in a California teacher credential program and be Intern Eligible in Art (Must attached Intern Eligibility letter to application). Applicants with credentials not recorded with the Los Angeles County Office of Education must submit written evidence of appropriate credential or eligibility. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation dated and signed by the deadline date)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: EXPERIENCE Five or more years of professional work as an artist, with a CV representative of the candidate’s level of the achievement, arts teaching in an institutional setting with high achieving arts students, and significant administrative or management experience. EDUCATION Preferably a master's degree in Visual Arts or related field. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential in Art, OR be in a California teacher credential program and be Intern Eligible in Art (Must attached Intern Eligibility letter to application). Applicants with credentials not recorded with the Los Angeles County Office of Education must submit written evidence of appropriate credential or eligibility.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified people are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, letter of introduction, resume, copy of credentials, and three dated letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. Please attach each credential document with document number as it appears on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. (The credential certificate is not necessary.) Contact Thomas Leveron at Leveron_Thomas@lacoe.edu for any questions about the application process.
- Credential Copy (Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching credential in Art, OR be in a California teacher credential program and be Intern Eligible in Art (Must attached Intern Eligibility letter to application). Applicants with credentials not recorded with the Los Angeles County Office of Education must submit written evidence of appropriate credential or eligibility. )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current letters of recommendation dated and signed by the deadline date)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Los Angeles County Office of Education Employees
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
5/25/2022 11:59 AM Pacific
Date Posted
5/11/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
(a) $8,642, (b) $8,988 (c) $9,347 (d) $9,721 (e) $10,110
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time