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San Diego Unified School District

Senior Director, Instructional Support -assigned to support Educator and Leader

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for a

Senior Director, Instructional Support, assigned to support Educator and Leader Growth and Development .

BASIC FUNCTION:The

Senior Director, Instructional Support, assigned to support Educator and Leader Growth and Development, in the Diversity, Inclusion & Development Department,

will plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations of assigned functions within the Department of Graduation, Thriving School Communities, or Equity, Access & Opportunity Departments; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices; provide ongoing direction and guidance to the overall instructional program as well as leadership, direction and supervision to assigned instructional support programs and staff. The incumbent will also plan, organize, develop, and assess multiple programs designed to support the professional development needs of district educators and administrators at various stages of their career. Please see more specifics related to the assignment below in the examples of duties section.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

Working Location is based out of the

Diversity, Inclusion & Development - Educator and Leader Growth and Development Department

- 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Scheduled for

12 months / 248 days

per year

Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

This position is on the Non-Represented Supervisor Salary Schedule, Certificated Grade 038, available at this link.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.E = Essential Functions

Plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations of assigned areas of responsibility, within the Department of Graduation, Thriving School Communities, or Equity, Access & Opportunity Departments; supervise staff of assigned programs.

E

Provide leadership and direction focused on equity and access to the instructional program for all students.

E

Provide direction and assist in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives.

E

Assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of ongoing professional development opportunities for site administrators.

E

Develop, organize, and implement policies, long-and short-range plans, and provide accountability for financial/resource strategies to support the district’s instructional program.

E

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files; assist executive management with special studies and projects.

E

Represent and speak on behalf of the Superintendent and Executive Director at community meetings.

E

Provide direction for program and fiscal planning, curriculum development, professional development, special programs, budgeting, staffing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programs. Develop, allocate, and monitor budgets for assigned programs, facilities, equipment, and inventories to ensure fiscal responsibility.

E

Establish, direct, and participate on committees for program planning, implementation, and monitoring.

E

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

E

Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the job duties listed above, the incumbent will also be expected to:

Coordinate and provide oversight of the district residency program and work with university partners and District departments to ensure continuity of the program and high standards of implementation.

Establish, provide and communicate ongoing professional development opportunities for instructional staff to obtain the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to meet the District's goals.

Design an on-going professional plan for District administrators focused on and aligned to District initiatives.

Develop all levels of educators in the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to be successful in their current jobs and capable of adapting to future job requirements, and provide career paths for future positions in the District.

Coordinate and provide oversight of an induction program for new educators.

To view the detailed position description for Senior Director, Instructional Support,

click here .

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to a master’s degree in education or related field and seven years of leadership experience in education administration.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid California Administrative Services Credential.Valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESSTo be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items.

Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.

Online employment application

A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.

This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions.

It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.

Paper applications are not accepted.

Answer all supplemental questions

The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)

Letter of Introduction

Resume

Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.

A resume is to be attached, but

does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.

Letters of Recommendation / Professional References.

Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).

Credential

Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required.

Important note: uploaded copy of preliminary or clear administrative credential must be current (not expired). Upload a copy of your current/valid credential. Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential typically do not have an expiration date.

A copy of your

valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.

Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this

LINK . For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

If you are currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program, you must attach verification of enrollment from the university/program with the anticipated program completion date.

Additional documents (optional)

Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

E-REFERENCESDuring review of applications, e-reference email requests may be automatically generated and sent to the references listed on the application. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity.

For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at tcano@sandi.net.

Additional InformationThe San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II CoordinatorWendy Ranck-Buhr(619) 725-5678wranck-buhr@sandi.net

Title IX OfficerAnna Ward(619) 725-7225award2@sandi.net

504 CoordinatorEri Nall(619) 344-6420enall@sandi.net

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