ABOUT THE POSITION

The Partnership is seeking an inaugural Vice President (VP) of Teaching & Learning. This new role will lead and manage the Teaching & Learning Team, made up of math, literacy, instructional coaching, and teacher leadership, with a systems perspective. The VP of Teaching & Learning is responsible for operationalizing the Partnership’s instructional vision by translating strategic direction into concrete implementation plans, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement cycles. The VP of Teaching & Learning ensures that the organizational strategy is actionable, measurable, and that we use our time and resources to stay focused on what matters most. 

To do this, the VP of Teaching & Learning oversees aligned academic supports, teacher leadership, and leadership development across content areas, reinforcing a coherent instructional experience for schools and students. The VP cultivates a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and alignment with organizational priorities, helping to align, influence, and inspire others in support of a high-quality academic vision. The VP of Teaching & Learning models equity-driven and high-impact leadership within and beyond the Partnership. 

The VP of Teaching & Learning has a direct impact on the 2030 strategic plan through their work building the capacity of leaders to create thriving teams, inclusive cultures, high-quality instruction and learning experiences, as well as hiring, developing, and retaining an exceptional teaching force.

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 vice president job level.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Vision-Driven Implementation & System Leadership

• Design and implement a coherent system for learning in Partnership schools, leading teams and empowering team members to be responsible for its system-wide execution and improvement
• Oversee the implementation of HQIM, grade-level collaboration, PLC systems, language-rich environments and supports, and warm demander practices through coherent cross-team execution
• Guide the implementation of Teacher Development through coherent systems and structures for capacity building, executed through training, coaching, teacher leadership, PDSA cycles, PLCs, and ILTs
• Develop and manage progress monitoring implementation structures and systems that use disaggregated academic, student agency, SEL, teacher practice and school experience data to assess impact
• Facilitate alignment and calibration across content and coaching teams to implement goals, scale bright spots, and adjust course when necessary
• Lead team members to contribute to high-functioning cohort teams by fostering collaboration, aligning supports across roles, and guiding team members to maximize impact across schools

Instructional Coherence & Cross-Functional Integration 

• Lead alignment and cohesion across four director-level teams (literacy, math, coaching, K–PhD), as well as cohort teams, to deliver cohesive, high-impact instructional support
• Collaborate with other instructional leaders to systematically embed culturally responsive, standards-aligned, and data-informed practices across all network schools, while also identifying, amplifying, and scaling bright spots to ensure successful strategies are shared and implemented system-wide.
• Collaborate with the other instructional leaders to systemically embed culturally responsive, standards-aligned, and data-informed practices throughout network schools
• Partner with the Principal Supervisor Team to ensure the academic vision is effectively supported and championed by school leaders and their supervisors

Influence, Relationships, and Stakeholder Alignment

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with school leaders, LAUSD partners, internal departments, and the executive team, with the ability to collaborate and serve as a trusted thought partner
• Influence system-level improvements by identifying and elevating barriers and advocating for policy shifts, in collaboration with the CAO and CSO
• Represent the academic strategy in key spaces – both internal and external – ensuring Partnership values and priorities are clearly communicated and advanced

Organizational & Team Leadership

• Manage and coach team members to lead mission-aligned and collaborative teams that reflect the academic vision, direction, and values of the organization, and 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
• Model effective cross-functional collaboration, project management, and alignment to organizational values and priorities
• Build internal systems and team routines that model equity, psychological safety, and collaboration across departments
• Champion a culture of shared ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic problem-solving that reflects an organization-wide mindset
• Manage multiple budgets aligned with teaching and learning priorities

POSITION FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

A successful first year in this role will look like:

• Build trust and alignment across instructional teams through clarifying roles and expectations, setting up systems and ways of working, and creating a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and disciplined execution
• Develop and launch a cohesive instructional implementation plan across literacy, math, coaching, and K-PhD programs
• Begin developing a multi-year roadmap for instructional transformation that sets the foundation for long-term instructional coherence
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and coherence with other CAO leaders and principal supervisors, and build credibility and relationships with district partners and school leaders
• Build a strong, aligned, and functional team through direct coaching and development with direct reports, building their capacity as instructional system leaders who develop their team members effectively

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of full-time credentialed teaching experience in similar communities as the Partnership, with historical impact data
• 5+ years of leadership experience within the school context (department or grade level lead, coach, coordinator, etc.), with historical impact data
• 2+ years of leadership experience within a district context focused on multi-school initiatives in service of school transformation (coach, department chair, administration, district literacy specialist, non-profit literacy leadership, etc.)
• 5+ years of leading and managing teams with a demonstrated ability to set and progress monitor goals, build capacity through mentoring relationships, and coach team members to sustainably implement educator- and student-centered leadership practices
• Deep knowledge of the Common Core Instructional Shifts and State Standards
• Knowledge of Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), as well as identity-affirming curriculum and pedagogy
• Familiarity with Smarter Balanced Assessments and general assessment systems, foundational literacy reading level assessments, and assessing core-content progress toward mastery
• Ability to be nimble and adapt while still holding the Partnership mission as the north star
• Understanding and knowledge of adult learning principles, with experience designing and implementing comprehensive and innovative professional development programs
• Extensive experience in observing and giving feedback on instructional practices
• Comfort managing multiple budgets and grants
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administrative, instructional, support, and Partnership staff
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong technology background a plus; experience with and strong understanding of computer-based literacy programs and software
• 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 competencies: Anti-racism, root cause analysis, long-term thinking, teaming and collaboration, psychological safety, and learning and growth

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting salary range for internal candidates is $157,534-$199,233. 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 18, 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.