Senior Program Specialist - Chairperson of the Dance Department Los Angeles County High School of the Arts bei Los Angeles County Office Of Education

Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”

The Position Under the direction and supervision of the principal, the Dance Chair will oversee the daily operations of the Dance Department. Candidates must be dedicated to increasing diversity in the student body and creating access to the program for students of color and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The selected candidate will provide visionary leadership in the development and expansion of the Dance program. They will develop curriculum, monitor budgets, hire, supervise and evaluate non-credentialed teaching artists, communicate with parents, and collaborate with the other arts department chairs. They will create opportunities for students to present their work in LA communities and high-profile events, and to work with non-profit arts providers in developing programming, outreach, and recruiting “pipelines” for prospective LACHSA students. They will recruit and admit students representative of LA’s diverse populations, and foster a safe and inclusive culture among students and faculty.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: •Resume •A Letter of Interest •Credentials with document number. •A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor.

Experience Five or more years of professional work as an artist, with a CV (Curriculum Vitae) representative of the candidate’s level of achievement, arts teaching in an institutional setting with high achieving arts students, and significant administrative or management experience. Education Preferably a master’s degree in dance or related field. License or certificate Possess and maintain a valid California Single Subject Dance or Physical Education Teaching Credential with an English Learner authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, or equivalent) required or eligibility to enter a concurrent California teacher credentialing intern program. To be intern eligible the candidate must meet the following minimum requirements at the time the application is submitted: • Subject Matter Competent (CSET exam in content area passed). • CBEST (Passing scores for all sections). • Pre-Services Coursework completed. • Enrolled in a credential program through a university, district, or county office.

Contact HRS Recruitment at [email protected] and Alejandro Chavira at [email protected] with questions about the process. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.