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. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Program Manager, Teaching and Learning will coordinate and manage special projects within the assigned department, including academic and behavioral interventions and supports; facilitate cross departmental functions, communication, and collaboration to support effective implementation of key instructional initiatives leading to college and career readiness for all students.
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: Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Department 6735 Gifford Way
San Diego CA 92111
- Work schedule: 12 months / 248 days per year
- The position is paid on the AASD Certificated Supervisors Salary Schedule , Salary Plan 0708, Grade 030.
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
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
Coordinate and manage special projects within the assigned department, including academic and behavioral interventions and supports; facilitate cross departmental functions, communication, and collaboration to support effective implementation of key instructional initiatives leading to college and career readiness for all students. E
Collaborate with all departments within the Instructional Branch to support and facilitate implementation of Common Core State Standards, Curriculum Development and alignment, and Professional Development; develop and align assessments, and communicate and engage with staff and parents. E
Coordinate and manage district initiatives for evidence-based academics and behavior intervention and support, research and develop guidance documents and tools; vet materials and resources; coordinate and meet with vendors; draft or review proposals; assist in development of contracts; coordinate implementation and professional development; monitor and review data to determine effectiveness. E
Develop, review and monitor policies, procedures, and programs related to teaching and learning; provide analysis and advice regarding strengths as well as trends or issues and recommend appropriate action for improvement or correction. E
Represent the department on district committees, work teams, and parent and community committees. E
Represent the district at national, state, and local meetings and conferences. E
Review and analyze legislation and pending legislation related to Teaching and Learning and assist in drafting recommended district responses in support, opposition, or modification of legislation. E
Provide expertise, information, and support to district managers, Area Superintendents, principals, and staff. E
Facilitate effective communications between other district offices, school principals, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. E
Identify grant opportunities; develop and write grant proposals to support teaching and learning. E
Assist in determining and developing priorities, and related budget development and management. E
Develop and prepare related reports, plans, and presentations; including Board Reports, and State and Federal required plans and reports. E
Work closely with high school principals and key central office staff in the implementation and support of related programs and supports, which may include online learning, credit recovery, graduation requirements, PBIS, interventions, and RTI. E
Work with staff to analyze student achievement, program design, implementation and effectiveness of the instructional programs and initiatives, district professional development and support strategies. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a master’s degree in education and minimum of five years of recent, directly related teaching and/or leadership experience. Experience with positive behavior intervention, response to intervention and academic intervention and support is highly preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application Process
To 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 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 application 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 application questions. The application 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.
- Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
- In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534 , all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following
- List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
- HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code section 44939.5.
- Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
- Attach Required Documents (PDF format recommended)
- Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
- 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.
- Credential
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required.
- A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application . Important note: preliminary and clear Administrative Services Credentials submitted with an expired date may not be considered. Verify the copy you upload to your online application is current. Certificates of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credentials typically do not have an expiration date.
- 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 CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date.
- If you are currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential by achieving a passing score on the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE), you must attach a copy of the official score report. If you are scheduled to take the CPACE, you must submit a copy of the confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s).
- Additional documents (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at [email protected] .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected] .
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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 Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, [email protected]
