Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
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 this job
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 Coordinator of Curriculum Systems Advising has a direct impact on the 2030 strategic plan through building systems of adult learning for school leaders and teachers, strengthening coaching, observation, and feedback cycles in math and ELA, and amplifying innovations by codifying and sharing promising practices with LAUSD and the broader education field.
The Partnership is committed to continuously building an anti-racist culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in classrooms and in 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.
Roles & responsibilities
Instructional Leader Capacity Building
Support the development of teacher leaders and distributed leadership across a portfolio of up to 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
Leverage knowledge of the math content standards at a grade span, CA Math Framework, and Illustrative mathematics to design and develop effective learning opportunities for instructional leaders.
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 school and district leadership
Implementation Monitoring & Project Management
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
Maintains records related to school support, including observation data and ILT meetings, coaching, professional development, and other requests from the Director of Curriculum Systems Advising
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.); experience as an administrator is strongly preferred
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
Experience and/or familiarity with Illustrative Mathematics curriculum
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
Strong project management skills
Excellent organization and coordination skills with a high attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way
Ability to work collaboratively across differences in work styles and skill sets
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
A willingness to learn, grow, and model the Partnership competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth
To apply
Please prepare your resume and a cover letter tailored to this position. You will submit your documents and application via this link: https://bit.ly/coord-csa
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.