Director, Extended Learning Opportunities

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Extended Learning Opportunities plans, organizes, manages, and directs daily operations supporting schools, staff, students, and families across the District’s Extended Learning Opportunities programs and services. The role designs and implements communications and programs to provide timely information, support, and resources; ensures compliance with state and federal mandates and District policy; upholds fiscal responsibility; and conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares statistical reports to support and implement best practices. The Director provides instructional leadership and direct support to school sites, and oversees before- and after-school, summer, intersession, and Extended School Year programs. The role aligns programs with State standards and frameworks, Board-adopted goals, and applicable fiscal requirements. It also oversees budgets, expenditures, financial records, reporting, grants, staff, and program providers, while collaborating with District leaders, staff, families, government agencies, and outside organizations. The position is based at 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, California, and follows a 12-month, 248-day work schedule. It is paid on the AASD Certificated Supervisors Salary Schedule, Salary Plan 0708, Grade 034. The District provides paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and dependents.

Requirements

Education, experience, and/or training equivalent to a master’s degree in education or a closely related field.
Five years of experience in educational administration or management.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience managing site-level or district-level Extended Learning Programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support and instructional leadership to school sites for Extended Learning Opportunities programs.
Plan, organize, control, and direct Extended Learning Opportunities programs, including quality-program pillars and academic interventions aligned with fiscal parameters for restricted funding and Board-adopted goals.
Implement State Extended Learning Opportunities standards and program frameworks, and provide an academic framework aligned with Board-adopted goals and State Standards.
Direct Districtwide before- and after-school, summer, intersession, and Extended School Year programs.
Plan and implement the department’s, division’s, and District’s long- and short-term goals, as well as applicable state and federal government goals.
Direct, evaluate, and implement District programs and services to ensure alignment with District policies, administrative procedures, and governing standards.
Coordinate with administrators, staff, outside organizations, and government agencies; resolve concerns, exchange information, and develop policies and procedures that support effective management controls.
Collaborate with department members to prepare the annual preliminary budget; analyze financial data and authorize expenditures under established policies and procedures.
Oversee department financial records, expenditure tracking, and operational reports, maintaining complex narrative and statistical records for strategic decisions and audit readiness.
Train and evaluate staff; provide continuing departmental training; develop work schedules; interview and select employees; and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.
Provide technical expertise and assistance to site administrators, management, and department staff; help develop policies, procedures, and programs; advise executive leadership and recommend corrective action.
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate local, state, and federal legislation and regulations affecting District programs, and recommend actions to protect District interests, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance.
Ensure program providers meet the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in their programming and staffing, and provide feedback, communication, and solutions regarding challenges.
Seek, develop, implement, and monitor grant funding for Extended Learning Opportunities programs.
Attend and conduct meetings; maintain relationships and memberships with local, state, and federal agencies and associations; stay current on relevant programs and issues; and present reports and initial findings.
Perform related duties as assigned.