2025-26 Director of Instruction
2025-26 Director of Instruction
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$ 91125 - 112500
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ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGEREADY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance CollegeReady Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation operating 26 highperforming middle and high schools that educate nearly 13000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles Latinx Black and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation byU.S. News & World ReportNewsweek the U.S. Department of Education and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004 95 of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought resilient learning powerful communication mindbody wellness and community advocacy. To learn more visitwww.LAalliance.
ROLE SUMMARY
Alliance Directors of Instruction work collaboratively with the rest of the schools leadership team to oversee the implementation of the Alliance educational model and its core values. Directors of Instruction ensure that the schools academic achievement goals are met and that classrooms consistently reflect rigorous instruction aligned to the schools SIOP (Strategic Instructional Operations Plan).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum and Instruction
Projects and encourages a positive cooperative atmosphere within the school and seeks to motivate all staff toward the fulfillment of the schools mission.
Shares responsibility for the improvement of instruction within the school.
Promotes curriculum improvement and ensures that instructional programs and courses are implemented consistently with the Common Core State Standards.
Works constructively in securing staff involvement and support for the development and implementation of instructional shifts aligned to the SIOP.
Keeps informed and up to date regarding new developments in curriculum instruction and administration i.e. workshops meetings credit classes etc.
Helps coordinate and conduct faculty meetings/professional development weekly.
Administration and Organization
Assists the principal in the planning for all aspects of instruction including all types of scheduling registration of students and the development of a master schedule.
Strives to attain a positive school climate in which students can mature and develop a sense of responsibility selfworth and good citizenship.
Enforces rules consistent with the approved Charter petition the schools philosophy and current law.
Assumes responsibility for security and pupil safety; enforces procedures designed to protect and enhance the safety of students and staff and to promote the security of property and equipment.
Coordinates the schools extracurricular activities and effective guidance program.
Promotes the general health safety and welfare of the student body guiding supervising and/or coordinating all student activities to include schoolrelated activities outside of regular school hours i.e. career exploration field trips service learning etc.
Teacher and Community Relationships
Assists and encourages teachers to develop and improve their professional expertise through the development of a professional growth plan and portfolio.
Assists principals with coordinating staff assignments and schedules.
Conducts weekly professional development and team meetings with
Develops and maintains a positive communication system with the community and is responsive to meaningful input.
Develops and maintains parent resources and engages parents in volunteerism in the school.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars regardless of their economic or social demographics deserve a quality education and can earn a fouryear college degree.
Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliances social justice mission integrating antiracist studentcentered instruction and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive achievementoriented supportive and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at collegepreparatory levels.
Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise instructional and classroom culture skills and indepth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
RelationshipBuilding. Have strong interpersonal communication and relationshipbuilding skills with both children and adults.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in teaching curriculum and instruction or a related field from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 5 years of successful secondary teaching; OR 3 years of successful teaching and a minimum of 2 years of successful coaching experience.
Possess and maintain a valid California secondary teaching credential.
BENEFITS
We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits retirement options as well as our paid holidays and leave.
Professional Development: At Alliance we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial schoolbased and networkwide professional development support to staff.
Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance both in and outside the classroom. We invite aspiring leaders to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program or our Aspiring Principal Program.
Recognition: Alliance provides special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.
COMPENSATION
$91125.00 $112500.00DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Alliance CollegeReady Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive antiracist proBlack community that celebrates diversity equity and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly twothirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models.We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change nurture resilience and build lifelong meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.
Champion Alliances AntiRacist ProBlack Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliances mission of building an antiracist proBlack community that prioritizes the success and wellbeing of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through antiracist studentcentered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles helping scholars graduate collegeready with pride in who they are.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
For current vacancies by location please click here.
This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.
Alliance CollegeReady Public Schools are tuitionfree public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar parent community member or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Alliance CollegeReady Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID19 for the safety of our students family and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60 of the requirements women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications but dont necessarily check every box in the job description we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
