Assistant Director School Program

Seneca Family of Agencies•Oakland, CA

2d•$95,173 - $109,173•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director at Maya Angelou Academy supports the Program Director in overseeing day-to-day school operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and responsive educational and therapeutic services for students with emotional, behavioral, and social needs. In this role, you may take lead responsibility for specific program initiatives, content areas, or teams, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development to staff. The Assistant Director also works directly with students and families and collaborates with external partners to support student success, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and enriching learning environment. Seneca’s Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-6 with a variety of emotional, behavioral and/or social needs. We provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student in order to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting. At the same time we provide a rich learning environment to foster pre-academic thinking and growth. Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, social work, psychology, and/or counseling preferred
Bachelor’s degree plus comparable experience may be considered in lieu of master’s degree
Prior demonstrated record of providing effective supervision and leadership of diverse program teams
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

Responsibilities

Support the Program Director in managing overall program quality, daily operations, and staff coordination
Oversee specific program areas, initiatives, or teams as assigned, ensuring goals are met effectively
Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality educational and therapeutic services grounded in Seneca’s values and the principles of Unconditional Care
Participate in personnel functions, including staff supervision, professional development, evaluation, and performance management for assigned team members
Foster a program culture that promotes student safety, staff engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning
Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, school districts, county offices, and community providers; provide consultation or training to partners as needed
Support management of the school facility to ensure a safe, structured, and welcoming environment
Assist in monitoring program budgets for assigned areas and contribute to financial sustainability
Engage in data-informed program assessment to guide improvement and measure effectiveness

Benefits

Starting at $95,173 - $109,173 per year
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff (added for clinicians, teachers, and specialists receive them if they are relocating over 100 miles)
Opportunities for internal promotions across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities