Director, Expanded Learning Programs

Los Angeles Unified School District

2d•$157,448 - $196,350•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Expanded Learning Programs provides operational support to Expanded Learning Programs by guiding and advising Beyond the Bell staff, site administrators, and contracted program providers on Expanded Learning Programs, including matters related to high-quality programming, school safety, emergency preparedness and response, student attendance, child abuse reporting, student discipline, facilities, and equity and compliance issues.

Requirements

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
A valid California Administrative 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

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience as an elementary or secondary principal (in addition to or concurrent with eight years certificated experience)
Knowledge of the California Education Code, District Board Rules, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, organizational structures, functions, and negotiated contracts related to the District’s instructional programs
Knowledge of special education laws, policies, and practices, including compliance requirements and service delivery models
Experience in expanded learning, K–12 student services, or large-scale out-of-school time program leadership
Experience overseeing compliance with federal, state, and district regulations (e.g., safety, Title IX, nondiscrimination, UCP)
Experience managing emergency preparedness, crisis response, and school/program safety systems
Ability to collaborate and provide support to regions, schools, and community-based organizations to improve out-of-school programs
Ability to coordinate the development and improvement of District programs, including program design, continuous quality improvement, evaluation strategies, and accountability for the diverse student population
Knowledge of effective administrative and managerial practices and ability the to implement them
Appropriate interpersonal style and methods to guide individuals toward task accomplishment
Leadership skills in facilitating group process, including consensus building and conflict resolution
Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides administrative direction and supervision for Expanded Learning Program departments
Directs day-to-day program operations, including incident response, emergency preparedness, facilities issues, and operational escalations
Serves as the point-of-contact for urgent and high-impact matters affecting programs
Administers and monitors implementation of policies related to safety, Title IX, nondiscrimination, Uniform Complaint Procedures, and crisis response
Ensures compliance with District policies, grant requirements, Federal Program Monitoring, and other regulatory mandates
Coordinates with various District offices on investigations and corrective actions
Analyzes student attendance, staff attendance, incident reporting, emergency drill completion, stakeholder surveys, and other performance metrics; uses data to assess compliance, effectiveness, and program quality; develops corrective action plans and next steps based on findings
Conducts site observations to collect programmatic data; evaluates or recommends enrichment programs, curricula, or recreational research-based activities; monitors the fidelity of implementation and supports continuous quality improvement (CQI)
Develops, reviews, and approves program budgets, budget justification plans, professional development plans, and expenditures; monitors spending for compliance with funding requirements; supports fiscal forecasting and accountability measures
Oversees a system-wide on-boarding process for new staff; coordinates and facilitates meetings, training, and professional development
Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel
Collaborates with District departments on Expanded Learning Program matters
Performs other duties as assigned