ABOUT THE POSITION

The Partnership is hiring an inaugural Director of School Transformation Conditions to lead the organization’s efforts to ensure all network schools are equipped with the conditions and culture necessary for transformation and thriving students and adults. The Director will lead cross-functional cohort-based teams to build the capacity of schools in our network to implement systems of support, foster inclusive learning environments, and address barriers to transformation. The Director will lead a team of School Transformation Coordinators to collaborate with school leaders and internally on the implementation and progress monitoring of school support plans, Black and Emergent Bilingual student support, and school transformation, all through a strategic and multi-faceted approach. The ideal candidate brings strong systems thinking, can manage and coach a team effectively, and leads with a collaborative and strategic mindset.

The Director of School Transformation Conditions has a direct impact on the 2030 strategic plan through their team’s work of supporting principals with differentiated school improvement plans for Partnership schools, including for Black and emergent bilingual students, with additional differentiation for priority schools. The Director will also build mindsets, practices, and systems that ensure student needs are identified and met.

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 Director of School Transformation Conditions will be someone who is committed to implementing these values in creative ways when executing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

As this is a new role, the job description is a representation of our current and best thinking. The team member in this role will help shape what the role looks like in practice, and while the priorities may evolve over time, the position will remain at the director job level.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

School Support & Culture Strategy

• In partnership with Principal Supervisors and cohort teams, coach school leaders to create and implement individual school support plans
• Work with School Transformation Coordinators to build school staff capacity through embedded systems-level thinking and best practices for school transformation
• Build the capacity of principals and school leaders to implement school-wide systems of belonging and safety that support the connection between schools, students, and families
• Collaborate with CAO team members to create learning opportunities related to school culture and belonging as a part of Leadership Conference, Partnership Institutes, and more
• Develop and oversee a strategy for MTSS and RTI systems with a keen understanding of school goals and culture initiatives, collaborating with CAO team members on strategic implementation
• Collaborate with the Director of Black & EB Student Success to ensure School Transformation Coordinators are providing targeted resources for schools based on strategy and feedback

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• With an eye toward systems change, collaborate cross-functionally to elevate barriers to transformation and amplify bright spots, integrating best practices from our network and beyond
• Partner and collaborate regularly with Principal Supervisors, math and literacy team leads, Strategy & Impact, and Policy & Advocacy teams to advance school transformation and culture goals and ensure system-wide implementation of initiatives
• In partnership with Strategy & Impact team members, develop and launch a system to progress monitor school transformation and culture indicators, creating feedback loops that further transformation efforts
• Partners with Principal Supervisors, School Transformation Coordinators, and Chief of Staff team to broker and deploy vetted resources to schools in service of transformation and culture efforts

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and coach School Transformation Coordinators according to the Partnership supervisor expectations, which includes an expectation of 25% or more of time dedicated to team and individual management
• Manage team members through coaching and a growth mindset, engaging in identity-based learning and management practices, and community-building
• Foster collaboration between School Transformation Coordinators to encourage shared learning, consistency in implementation, and network-wide improvement
• Model effective cross-functional collaboration, project management, and alignment to organizational values and priorities

POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

A successful first year in this role will look like:

• Set a clear strategic vision for the newly created School Transformation & Culture team
• Effectively lead, coach, and support a team of School Transformation Coordinators by establishing strong team norms, shared learning structures, and team development goals
• Create strong systems and practices to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with  Principal Supervisors, CAO team members, and external stakeholders, including LAUSD counterparts
• Raise awareness of school transformation work through regular updates with internal stakeholders, sharing learnings across the network, and cultivating buy-in for transformation strategies
• Develop and implement baseline needs assessment of MTSS tier 1 and tier 2 supports across the network
• Reflect on and refine the scope of the role in partnership with the Sr. VP of School Culture & Transformation, documenting learnings from the first year and co-developing strategic priorities and structures for Year Two

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Experience with MTSS, SEL, healing-informed practices, and academic and behavior interventions to support High Quality Instruction is preferred
• Previous experience with K-12 instructional programs, curriculum, and instruction is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess and utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and competing demands while keeping organizational and team goals in mind
• Ability to work collaboratively across differences in work styles and skill sets
• Experience leading and managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced and innovative setting while remaining positive and solutions-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative staff, instructional staff, and support staff
• Ability to cast clear and mission-aligned strategy and vision, and bring others along through goal-setting, progress monitoring, and executing day-to-day work
• Ability to build authentic relationships and cultivate trust with key stakeholders and team members
• Ability to build diverse and inclusive teams, including promoting transparent decision making, navigating conflict, and fostering psychological safety
• 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 Org-Wide Competencies

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary range for external/internal candidates is $129,733-$157,534. The Partnership’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our compensation practices. Our goal is to ensure that salaries are fair for all staff members who hold many intersectional identities, and we set salaries based on a robust compensation model grounded in consistency and transparency. The exact salary for this position is set through the Partnership’s compensation policy and is dependent on the candidate’s relevant skills, experiences, and organizational tenure. In support of our vision for pay equity, candidate salaries are determined by a formula and we do not negotiate. 

The Partnership also offers a robust benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents; a 403(b) retirement program with employee match and vesting; parental and sabbatical leaves; a professional development allowance; and generous paid time off.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

To be considered for this role, please submit your resume via this link by July 31, 2025. For technical assistance or support for applying with a disability, please contact the Home Office Talent Team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to – and actively pursues – diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The Partnership prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race such as hairstyle), creed, color, religion, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, age, military and veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy or childbirth, physical disability or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. The Partnership also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.