Coordinator, Standard English Learner (SEL) Program

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Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Plans and delivers professional development to teachers and administrators focused on Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching
  • Collaborates with and guides the region in building their capacity for linguistically-responsive instruction that promotes equity and access to the California content standards for Standard English learners (African American, Mexican American, Hawaiian American, American Indian) and Latinx students
  • Collaborates with school administrators and other key staff in developing the infrastructure needed to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
  • Analyzes student-centered data to identify and design District-wide multi-tiered strategies to address areas of instructional need for TK-12 SELs
  • Leverages access strategies, including instructional conversations, academic vocabulary development, use of graphic organizers and other visual tools, cooperative learning, and contrastive analysis to accelerate proficiency in academic English for English learners, SELs, Latinx, and students with disabilities
  • Works collaboratively with central instructional content teams to incorporate SEL instructional strategies in all content areas
  • Provides analysis and support to schools in the use of student intervention and documentation data management systems

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  • Supports regions and schools in the use of District programs (i.e., FOCUS, MiSiS, DIBELS, etc.) to determine effectiveness of core instruction, behavioral systems, and strategic and intensive interventions with the goal of increasing proficiency for all students
  • Supports efforts to accelerate proficiency of academic English by leading the District’s effort to improve instructional pedagogy to meet the needs of SELs and Latinx students
  • Supports schools in the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behavior Support Plan and use of student intervention and documentation
  • Develops and writes communication strategy plans, including data reports
  • Provides professional development on the integration of technology into teaching and learning
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Salary

41G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($141,102 – $176,010) – 261 paid days

NOTE: This position will close on June 30, 2026.

  • In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which th District resolves an under or overpayment).
  • For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
  • Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
  • This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

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 experience as an elementary/secondary teacher
  • A valid California Administrative 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 that 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

  • Experience in using student-centered data to determine effectiveness of core instruction, behavioral systems, and strategic and intensive interventions with the goal of increasing proficiency for all students
  • Experience in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
  • Knowledge and understanding of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy
  • Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
  • Knowledge and experience with California content standards, the Teaching and Learning Framework, English Learner Master Plan, and special education programs
  • Demonstration of urgency to improve student achievement and outcomes
  • Demonstration of personal resolve and constructive responses to challenges
  • Ability to multi-task with multiple projects
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites across the District

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

  • Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:
  • Supporting regions, teachers, and school-site administrators in the area of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy and/or Mainstream English Language Development (MELD) to improve the academic outcomes for SELs
  • Designing differentiated professional development for teachers and administrators that included the student needs of the District’s subgroups (i.e., English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented education students)
  • Facilitating the development of school-wide commitment to support student achievement and staff growth that resulted in academic gains for SELs
  • Differentiating instruction for English learners and Standard English learners.
  • Current résumé (include employee number, if an LAUSD employee)
  • List of two references that includes the current, immediate supervisor and the next most recent supervisor with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

For Information Only, Please Contact

Angela Sandoval, Director

Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department

(213) 241-7065

DEADLINE: JUNE 11, 2025

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions

Non-Discrimination Policy

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