Regional Administrative Coordinator, College and Career, School Counseling Services - Region North (US)

LAUSD Procurement

Salary: $149k - $185k
Experience: 8+ yrs
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

MiSiS
Focus
ASCA National Model
CTE pathways

About the role

DESCRIPTION:

Division of Instruction

School Counseling Services

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, COLLEGE AND CAREER, SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES

43G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

(Vacancy at Region North)

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the region’s professional development regarding the implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Provides direct support and consultation to region leadership on all matters related to comprehensive counseling, master scheduling, graduation, CTE and post-secondary planning
Supports the development and implementation of multiple credit/course recovery pathways at school sites
Designs and leads region initiatives to improve student graduation rates and post-secondary outcomes
Coordinates implementation of a District-wide comprehensive counseling program within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support that provides services in the academic, college/career, and social emotional domains
Utilizes the California Standards for the School Counseling Profession to guide school site implementation of counseling practices that are evidence-based, data-driven, and culturally responsive
Coordinates and collaborates with school site administrators to establish the counselors’ role in providing school-based mental health services and building systems that value mental health and promote a healthy learning environment for all students
Oversees region counseling staff and provides guidance to school site administrators on the supervision of the counseling program
Supports schools with implementation of CTE pathways

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Provides training for region and school site administrators regarding the use of data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling, college, and career services delivered to students
Oversees all dual enrollment agreements between region high schools and community colleges
Provides monthly updates on Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) completion and student progress towards graduation for region leadership teams, and provides interventions for schools not meeting targets
Supports principals and school administration to ensure school site implementation of their college and career plans
Works closely with schools on developing a college and career culture
Reviews student data to identify equity gaps and design plans to remove systemic barriers to advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP), Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, dual enrollment, and coursework beyond the minimum graduation requirements
Establishes systems of support to meet student submission and completion of FAFSA
Supports the Division of Instruction with developing and implementing District policy related to school counseling, CTE and A-G
Supervises and evaluates performance of regional counseling coordinators
Performs other duties as assigned

SALARY:

43G, (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($149,046 – $185,940) – 261 paid days

In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District

At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a position(s) requiring the Administrative Services Credential
At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated counseling position(s)
At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience as an Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling Services (APSCS) or as an assistant principal supervising the counseling department
A valid California Administrative Services Credential
A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

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*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6886.

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a region counseling coordinator
Experience in utilizing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to provide counseling, college, and career services to students
Experience in building a student-centered Master Schedule at one or more secondary sites
Experience in designing and delivering professional development using adult learning theory
Experience in working with dual enrollment programs
Knowledge of CTE pathways
Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model
Knowledge and skills using the MiSiS and Focus platforms
Knowledge and understanding of the LAUSD A-G graduation requirements
Leadership skills in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout the District

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

Letter of interest that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:
- Leading and coordinating school-wide or District-wide implementation of District initiatives
- Designing and delivering professional development for school counselors and administrators
- Coordinating school site counseling services to improve student outcomes related to graduation, college and career readiness, and social-emotional well-being.
Current résumé (include employee number) that outlines qualifications for the position
Upload, as a separate attachment, a list of three references that includes the current immediate supervisor, and next most recent supervisors with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Brenda Pensamiento, Administrator

Division of Instruction

bpensami@lausd.net

(213) 241-7510

DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Non-Discrimination Policy

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