Executive Director - Torrance Meridian Academy at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Executive Director, Torrance Meridian Academy shall provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, operational management, governance coordination, and instructional direction for the District’s Torrance Meridian Academy. The Executive Director shall serve as the District’s senior administrative leader responsible for implementation, accountability, operational sustainability, instructional innovation, stakeholder coordination, and governance support associated with the academy. The Executive Director shall ensure that all academy operations align with Board priorities, District goals, California Education Code, charter school law, collective bargaining agreements, District policies, and the mission of Torrance Unified School District to provide equitable, rigorous, innovative, and student-centered educational opportunities. The Executive Director shall lead the District’s efforts to implement and sustain innovative instructional systems including online, blended, hybrid, project-based, competency-based, and personalized learning programs while maintaining strong governance systems, fiscal accountability, educational effectiveness, operational integrity, and public transparency.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION Master’s Degree required in: - Educational Administration; - Educational Leadership; - Curriculum and Instruction; or - Related field. - Doctorate degree preferred. EXPERIENCE - Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience. - Minimum of three (3) years successful site or district administrative leadership experience. - Experience in: - innovative instructional programs; - online or blended learning systems; - project-based learning; - personalized learning systems; - educational innovation initiatives; - instructional leadership; - organizational change management strongly preferred. - Experience leading school redesign, instructional transformation, or innovative educational initiatives highly desirable. *Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential.
The documents listed below are required to be attached for this posting:
- Certificate Copy
- Copy of Transcript
- English Learner Authorization
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters written within the last year)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION Master’s Degree required in: - Educational Administration; - Educational Leadership; - Curriculum and Instruction; or - Related field. - Doctorate degree preferred. EXPERIENCE - Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience. - Minimum of three (3) years successful site or district administrative leadership experience. - Experience in: - innovative instructional programs; - online or blended learning systems; - project-based learning; - personalized learning systems; - educational innovation initiatives; - instructional leadership; - organizational change management strongly preferred. - Experience leading school redesign, instructional transformation, or innovative educational initiatives highly desirable. *Possession of a valid California Administrative Credential.
The documents listed below are required to be attached for this posting:
- Certificate Copy
- Copy of Transcript
- English Learner Authorization
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters written within the last year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Selected applicants will be contacted with additional details regarding the time and location of their interview.
Comments and Other Information
Selected applicants will be contacted with additional details regarding the time and location of their interview.
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/16/2026
Contact
Karena Madge
310-972-6079
310-972-6079
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$203,252 - $223,455 Annually
$203,252 - $223,455 Annually
Length of Work Year
222 Workdays
Employment Type
Full Time