San Diego Unified School District

Executive Director

San Diego Unified School District$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of educational administration experience
  • Proven leadership skills in managing K-8 educational environments
  • Strong understanding of charter school operations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management in schools
  • Master's degree in Education or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the overall operations of Oxford Preparatory Academy
  • Oversee the implementation of the educational programs at all campuses
  • Collaborate with the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with educational regulations and charter requirements
  • Evaluate and mentor senior administrators in their roles
  • Foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
  • Drive continuous improvement in academic performance and student outcomes

Benefits

  • Tuition-free education for students
  • Safe and nurturing educational environment
  • Access to innovative programs and curriculum
  • Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the academy
  • Professional development opportunities
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Job Summary

At Oxford Preparatory Academy (OPA), we believe that all students are unique and gifted individuals. We are committed to working collaboratively to develop life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued. OPA serves its community tuition-free through educating K-8 children across two campuses. OPA has the first 7-year charter renewal in California, illustrating our high academic performance. With a strong fiscal foundation, OPA's recent accomplishments have set the foundation for the next phase of growth. OPA is embarking on developing an innovative strategic plan to support this potential growth, with aspirations of expanding its exceptional programs to new areas and opportunities.

Reporting directly to the OPA Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) shall be the general manager and educational leader of the organization and shall supervise and direct the schools' activities, affairs, and officers. The ED directly supervises senior OPA administrators, to handle the on-site implementation of the OPA program at each operating campus. The ED is responsible for ensuring the OPA mission and vision is being successfully implemented at each campus. The ED shall have such other powers and duties as the Governing Board or the bylaws may require.

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About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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