Job Class: 0510 Supervisor
Salary Range: $163,526 - $174,809/annually
Length of Appointment: Contracts granted per fiscal year, July 1 – June 30
Calendar: Full Time / Full Year
Who We Are
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here
The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:
- Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
- Fearless: We persist through challenges
- United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
- Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
- Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person
We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.
Who We Want
We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
The Special Education Department is committed to providing innovative, effective services resulting in positive outcomes for the life-long success of students. In compliance with State and Federal regulations, specially designed instruction and related services are designed to meet the individual needs of students eligible for a “Free and Appropriate Education,” as outlined in each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
The Special Education Services goals are program excellence, fiscal responsibility, public relations, and equity centered professional learning and leadership.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, the Special Education Supervisor of Special Education is responsible for partnering in the development, coordination, and facilitation of Special Education services for students who are eligible for special education services delivered in our SFUSD PK-12+ schools, Private/Parochial school settings, Non-Public Schools (NPS) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC). This position supports the development of educational services, coordinates with other teams and external school staff to enhance available educational services, and to provide support in meeting district, state, and federal accountability requirements through innovative approaches and models.
Essential Duties
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.
As the Supervisor, you will:
- Support the design, implementation and monitoring of the Related Services, Early Education, Private/Parochial special education systems and structures, pertaining to student assessments, plan development, service delivery and required consultation and collaboration with SFUSD, Private/Parochial, NPS and RTC school staff and students families.
- Provide leadership and team support in the identification, evaluation, design, dissemination, implementation, and progress monitoring of special education services to students who meet eligibility criteria within SFUSD schools and the Private and Parochial school setting, grades PK-12+
- Ensure alignment of all district practices to special education laws and regulations
- Ensure accurate data collection and documentation of individualized service and educational plans (ISPs & IEPs) within our Special Education Information System (SEIS)
- Collaborate with and provides communication strategies and recommendations to Principals and case managers, families and community agencies concerning their special education programs, services and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities who are enrolled in SFUSD or parentally placed in Private/Parochial schools;
- Provide collaborative consultation support to site administrators, instructional staff, and related service providers on federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing special education programs; Monitor the ADR and/or compliance cases re: the effectiveness of the instructional program and make recommendations ongoing to the appropriate SPED administrator for follow-through
- Be responsive to requirements of the California Department of Education;
- Oversee appropriate Professional Development opportunities for staff within SFUSD and for Private/Parochial Schools serving students with IEPs
- Serve as a liaison between the district, state, county, community members, Private/Parochial school staff, non-public schools and agencies in matters relating to program responsibilities.
- Supervise and evaluate certificated staff as assigned;
- Other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education.
The strongest candidates will have:
Possession of a valid Special Education credential- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
- Five (5) years of experience teaching special education in schools serving underserved students
- Experience coaching and designing/facilitating professional development opportunities
- Experience with educational issues as they relate to service provision for related services, instructions within Public and Private/Parochial schools
- Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative teams that include parents/families and professionals;
- Technologically literate; knowledge of SEIS, CALPADs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using multimedia technologies for classroom and professional development applications
- Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
- Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
- A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
- Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
- Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
- Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
- Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Administrative Services Credential
- One (1) year of school site or central office administrator experience, school site experience preferred
What We Offer
SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $163,526 - $174,809/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.
How to Apply
- Visit https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
- You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references
and any applicable credentials or licenses
- Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status
and contact you directly should you move forward in the process
Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.
District Nondiscrimination Statement:
San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
District Title IX Coordinator:
Eva Kellogg
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94102
415-355-7334 or [email protected]
For more information on the District’s Sexual Harassment policy and grievance procedures, please review Board Policy 4034.
Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.
District Section 504 Coordinator:
Alicia Rodriguez
1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA, 94116
(415) 242-2615 or [email protected]
