Coordinator, Deaf Education at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: • At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a leadership position(s) (e.g., coordinator, instructional coach, dean) • At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a special education position(s) teaching or working directly and primarily providing direct services for deaf and hard of hearing students • A valid California Administrative Services Credential (Out of state applicants must qualify for and obtain a California credential prior to selection approval.) • A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (including Specialist Instruction Teaching Credentials in Special Education), Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential • An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally accredited college or university • Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework * *Applicants have one year to complete this requirement. NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure t hat appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241 6886. Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and /or Suspension, shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications: • Proficiency in American Sign Language • In depth knowledge and experience with best practices of state and federal mandates regarding deaf and hard of h earing students, LAUSD special education policies, procedures, programs, and compliance monitoring • Strong knowledge of language access and communication modalities, approaches, and strategies including listening and spoken language for deaf and hard of hearing students • Strong experience developing and presenting professional development to small and large groups • Strong experience using data analysis to drive decision making • Strong experience with various educational learning environments • Experience with effectively collaborating with central office staff, regions, school sites, par ents, community members, state and other agencies • Experience supervising and evaluating subordinate staff • Leadership skills in facilitating groups in instructional improvement, transformational leadership, collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution • Strong organizational and written and interpersonal communication skills • Strong computer skills including experience in the use of Welligent, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences • Ability to create a culture of collaboration with all stakeholders (school site, employees, parents, District, and community partners) to address the instructional needs of all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students • A valid California driver’s license and the use of an automobile to travel to sites throughout the District
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: • At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a leadership position(s) (e.g., coordinator, instructional coach, dean) • At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a special education position(s) teaching or working directly and primarily providing direct services for deaf and hard of hearing students • A valid California Administrative Services Credential (Out of state applicants must qualify for and obtain a California credential prior to selection approval.) • A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (including Specialist Instruction Teaching Credentials in Special Education), Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential • An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally accredited college or university • Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework * *Applicants have one year to complete this requirement. NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure t hat appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241 6886. Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and /or Suspension, shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications: • Proficiency in American Sign Language • In depth knowledge and experience with best practices of state and federal mandates regarding deaf and hard of h earing students, LAUSD special education policies, procedures, programs, and compliance monitoring • Strong knowledge of language access and communication modalities, approaches, and strategies including listening and spoken language for deaf and hard of hearing students • Strong experience developing and presenting professional development to small and large groups • Strong experience using data analysis to drive decision making • Strong experience with various educational learning environments • Experience with effectively collaborating with central office staff, regions, school sites, par ents, community members, state and other agencies • Experience supervising and evaluating subordinate staff • Leadership skills in facilitating groups in instructional improvement, transformational leadership, collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution • Strong organizational and written and interpersonal communication skills • Strong computer skills including experience in the use of Welligent, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences • Ability to create a culture of collaboration with all stakeholders (school site, employees, parents, District, and community partners) to address the instructional needs of all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students • A valid California driver’s license and the use of an automobile to travel to sites throughout the District
Comments and Other Information
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director, Special Education Related Services, the duties include, but are not limited, to:
• Provides leadership and technical direction to all District personnel regarding the programming of services, strategies, supports, and procedures to ensure deaf and hard of hearing students with differing hearing levels receive instruction in the least restrictive environment
• Provides technical assistance to site-based staff with Deaf Education Special Day Programs and staff serving deaf and hard of hearing students
• Provides direct supervision and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel including, but not limited to, DHH itinerant teachers, itinerant sign language interpreters, educational audiologists, and audiologic resource aides and provides District-wide technical direction and coordination of these services
• Plans for the continuous evaluation and improvement of deaf education services, supports, and programs for students through review and analysis of current trends, literature, and research studies; develops policy bulletins and procedural guides as needed in compliance monitoring
• Collaborates with various stakeholders including oral and signing deaf and hard of hearing professionals in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education and deaf and hard of hearing community organizations who work closely with the District, as well as educators of the deaf and hard of hearing and others who work in the District
• Develops, delivers, and monitors the effectiveness of professional development focusing on effective research-based practices, including strategies for working with English and ASL deaf and hard of hearing learners
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains effective linkages and agreements with community-based service systems necessary to meet transition goals for students with disabilities who present with a variety of developmental strengths and needs
• Facilitates, manages, and approves the purchasing and deployment of equipment for students with hearing-related low incidence disabilities
• Collaborates with departments within and outside of the Division of Special Education including Division of School Operations, Early Childhood Special Education, Due Process, Charter Operated Programs, Division of Instruction, and Multilingual Multicultural Education departments to ensure the effective provision of services for students with disabilities
• Oversees operational considerations, including budgeting, strategic planning, grant requirements, staffing/personnel matters, and communication with the Office of Staff Relations
• During periods of critical personnel shortage of other emergency situations, temporarily perform duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held and registered with the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools
• Performs other duties as assigned
For more information and application procedure visit http://achieve.lausd.net/adminservices
Comments and Other Information
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director, Special Education Related Services, the duties include, but are not limited, to:
• Provides leadership and technical direction to all District personnel regarding the programming of services, strategies, supports, and procedures to ensure deaf and hard of hearing students with differing hearing levels receive instruction in the least restrictive environment
• Provides technical assistance to site-based staff with Deaf Education Special Day Programs and staff serving deaf and hard of hearing students
• Provides direct supervision and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel including, but not limited to, DHH itinerant teachers, itinerant sign language interpreters, educational audiologists, and audiologic resource aides and provides District-wide technical direction and coordination of these services
• Plans for the continuous evaluation and improvement of deaf education services, supports, and programs for students through review and analysis of current trends, literature, and research studies; develops policy bulletins and procedural guides as needed in compliance monitoring
• Collaborates with various stakeholders including oral and signing deaf and hard of hearing professionals in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education and deaf and hard of hearing community organizations who work closely with the District, as well as educators of the deaf and hard of hearing and others who work in the District
• Develops, delivers, and monitors the effectiveness of professional development focusing on effective research-based practices, including strategies for working with English and ASL deaf and hard of hearing learners
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains effective linkages and agreements with community-based service systems necessary to meet transition goals for students with disabilities who present with a variety of developmental strengths and needs
• Facilitates, manages, and approves the purchasing and deployment of equipment for students with hearing-related low incidence disabilities
• Collaborates with departments within and outside of the Division of Special Education including Division of School Operations, Early Childhood Special Education, Due Process, Charter Operated Programs, Division of Instruction, and Multilingual Multicultural Education departments to ensure the effective provision of services for students with disabilities
• Oversees operational considerations, including budgeting, strategic planning, grant requirements, staffing/personnel matters, and communication with the Office of Staff Relations
• During periods of critical personnel shortage of other emergency situations, temporarily perform duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held and registered with the Office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools
• Performs other duties as assigned
For more information and application procedure visit http://achieve.lausd.net/adminservices
Application Deadline
12/13/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/1/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
115,401 - 143,728 Annually
115,401 - 143,728 Annually
Length of Work Year
234 paid days
Employment Type
Full Time