Director of Expanded Learning and Community Schools

Aspire Public Schools•Oakland, CA

7d•$118,589 - $152,235

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that persist in our communities—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Director of Expanded Learning and Community Schools has regional responsibilities, primarily focused on overseeing and supporting Aspire Bay Area. This role is essential in ensuring compliance and reporting, as well as providing implementation support in key areas such as coaching, professional development, orientation, check-ins and external partnerships. This role works cross-functionally with regional leaders and site staff to ensure a high-quality program aligned with Aspire’s Bay Area priorities and equity commitments. This role will also oversee and host regular Communities of Practice for After School Program Directors and the Dean of Community Schools in the region. This role will also oversee and host regular Communities of Practice for all schools in the region that hold community school grants.

Requirements

Expertise in community schools programming and structure
Knowledge of community schools systems and best practices
Knowledge of reporting and compliance-related requirements of community schools grants
Ability to coach others and improve their practice
Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
Ability to manage projects including development, implementation and evaluation
Ability to communicate proactively, effectively and provide and act on feedback
Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills using an inquiry framework
Proven leadership skills with the ability to contribute to a team
Understands and applies an equity centered lens in problem solving
Bachelor’s degree required, with relevant degree and/or content expertise
5+ years as a teacher, school counselor (or related field), or school administrator, with demonstrated results in the designated content area
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Communicating with others to exchange information
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Make programmatic decisions based on regional needs that align to and integrate with Aspire-wide and regional goals, priorities, and guardrails
Adapt the ExL handbook to meet local context
Cultivate and maintain external community partnerships to enhance academic and enrichment offerings
Collaborate with regional content experts to develop and deliver training that is aligned with Aspire instructional strategies; coordinate training across region to ensure consistency and equity for all ExL employees
Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement cycles for Expanded Learning and Community Schools program, grounded in data and stakeholder input
Assist with budgeting and financial planning for ExL programs
Monitor expenditures and ensure programs operate within allocated budget
Lead the region’s annual Program Quality Audit (PQA) to assess program quality across sites
Support and help develop systems for progress monitoring effectiveness of community schools and Expanded learning programming
Liaise with county and state departments of education to manage relevant grants and ensure regional compliance with grant requirements
Ensure high-quality implementation of California’s Community Schools Framework and Quality Standards for Expanded Learning
Ensure collection and reporting of attendance and other data needed for compliance
Ensure all programs and activities comply with local, state and federal regulations
Prepare and submit required reports accurately and on time
In collaboration with other regional leaders, build out and oversee professional development strategy for the region’s After School Directors, with specific focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion
In close partnership with the Director of Student Services and other regional leaders, provide professional development trainings for Dean of Community Schools with a specific focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, attendance interventions and family engagement.
Support talent development strategy to strengthen pipeline of ExL teammates into teacher and leadership opportunities
Provide direct coaching, guidance, support, and leadership to After School Directors
Demonstrate an adaptive and collaborative approach to leadership, working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Ensure high-quality programming for both adults and students, fostering a positive productive learning environment
Provide resources to support attendance interventions and initiatives including partnering with external organizations to minimize barriers to attendance.
Be an unwavering champion and positive force for Expanded Learning Programs internally and externally
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Actively seeks to improve and simplify Aspire’s approach to particular job functions
Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.