EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Wellbeing and Support Services presso 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 Executive Director of Wellbeing and Support Services is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for large-scale organizational and department priorities, including cross-sector and interagency partnerships as well as statewide initiatives with considerable regional impact. This executive serves as a senior operational partner to the Chief of Wellbeing and Support Services. The position leads and scales broad-based organizational change initiatives, planning efforts, policy formulation, interagency collaboration and coordination, and the implementation of effective and innovative efforts designed to enhance the wellbeing of students, families, employees, and communities across LACOE, its 80 partner districts, and more than 300 charter organizations across Los Angeles County. Responsibilities include supporting and/or overseeing divisional work, senior managers and staff, and strategic projects as assigned. The Executive Director reports directly to the Chief of Wellbeing and Support Services.

• 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: Minimum of five years of leadership experience in K–12 education, including district or county-level administration. EDUCATION: Master’s degree in education, social work, public health, or a related field required; Doctorate preferred. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Must possess all the following): A valid California Administrative Services Credential A valid California K-12 Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential.

Contact La Chanee Thompson at [email protected] and [email protected] with any 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.