Director, Extended Learning Opportunities

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

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 Director, Extended Learning Opportunities will plan, organize, manage, and direct daily operations to support schools, staff, students, and families within assigned Extended Learning Opportunities programs and services; design and implement communications and programs that are effective in providing timely communication, support, and Extended Learning Opportunities resources across the District; ensure compliance with state and federal mandates, District policy, and uphold fiscal responsibility; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
• Work schedule: 12 months / 248 days per year
• The position is paid on the AASD Certificated Supervisors Salary Schedule, Salary Plan 0708, Grade 034.
• 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

Provide direct support and instructional leadership to school sites for Extended Learning Opportunities programs. E

Plan, organize, control, and direct Extended Learning Opportunities programs, including the pillars of quality Extended Learning Opportunities programs, in alignment with the fiscal parameters for the use of restricted funding sources; promote the integration of academic interventions within Extended Learning Opportunities programs that support Board-adopted goals. E

Implement State Extended Learning Opportunities standards and program framework into District Extended Learning Opportunities programs; provide academic framework for Extended Learning Opportunities programs in alignment with Board-adopted goals and State Standards. E

Plan, organize, control, and direct Extended Learning Opportunities programs throughout the District, inclusive of before and after school programs, summer and intersession programs, and Extended School Year (ESY). E

Plan, organize and implement long- and short-term goals of the department, division, District, as well as state and federal government. E

Direct, evaluate, and implement District Extended Learning Opportunities programs and services, ensuring full alignment with District policies, administrative procedures, and governing standards. E

Communicate with other administrators, staff, and outside organizations and government agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve concerns and exchange information; develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls. E

In collaboration with members of the Extended Learning Opportunities Department, develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures. E

Direct and oversee the preparation, maintenance, and compliance of department financial records, expenditure tracking, and operational reports; manage complex, narrative, and statistical records to support strategic decision-making and audit readiness. E

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; provide for continuing departmental staff training programs in internal auditing programs, analyses and related functions; develop work schedules; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions. E

Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to site administrators, management, and Extended Learning Opportunities department staff; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; advise executive leadership of concerns and recommend appropriate corrective action. E

Monitor, analyze, and evaluate local, state, and federal legislation and regulations impacting District programs and processes; recommend modification, support, or waiver of legislative measures to protect District interests, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure full regulatory compliance. E

Ensure Extended Learning Opportunities program providers provide programming and staffing that meets the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning, and provide regular feedback, communication and solutions to program providers regarding any challenges or issues. E

Seek, develop, implement, and monitor grant funding for Extended Learning Opportunities programs. E

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings; establish and maintain relationships and membership with local, state, and federal agencies and associations to remain current on programs and issues that affect the Extended Learning Opportunities Department as they relate to other department programs and services; present reports and initial findings. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

To view the detailed position description for Director, Extended Learning Opportunities, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to Master's degree in education or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in educational administration/management. Leadership experience in managing site-level or district-level Extended Learning Programs is strongly 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 thisLINK. 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.

INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process may be invited to interviews anticipated to be scheduled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in person. Interview invitations will be sent via email.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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