Expulsions Program Administrator, SFSD (0570) 2026-2027

San Francisco Unified School District

$145K — $156K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential or eligibility for a California Administrative Services Credential
  • 1 year of applicable knowledge/experience related to expulsion/ed code compliance/due process requirements
  • Strong analytics and systems thinking to interpret data
  • Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination of the expulsion process between relevant districts and legal teams
  • Identify student academic and behavioral needs, providing appropriate interventions
  • Meet timelines for expulsion processes, including documentation and communication
  • Organize reentry conferences for returning students post-expulsion
  • Support cross-divisional implementation of districtwide Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
  • Make autonomous decisions regarding workload and team assignments
  • Complete additional tasks as required by the Assistant Superintendent

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Vacation time
  • Inclusive and equity-centered work environment
Full Job Description
Job Class: 0570, Program Administrator

Salary Range: $145,229.50-$156,219.24/annually

Appointment Type: Certificated

Length of Appointment: Contracts granted per fiscal year, July 1 - June 30

Number of Service Days: 211 Days

[Short overview of what the role will do to support students and District function or operation]

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 ExpulsionsProgram Administrator, you will:

  • Lead the coordination of the expulsion process by acting as an intermediary between the school sites, the SFUSD Legal Department, LEAD and the division's Operations & Administration Team
  • Identify student academic and behavioral needs and identify district systems of support and interventions to address those needs
  • Meet required timelines for each step of expulsion process:
    • Assemble all required documentation for cases referred for expulsion.
    • Recruit and train Expulsion hearing panelists and act as Hearing officer during expulsion hearings
    • Draft report of the expulsion panel's recommendation for presentation to the Board of Education
    • Communicate final decisions to the student and their family, the referring school administrator, and create a rehabilitative transition plan for the student.
    • Work collaboratively with sites and families to develop action plans and recommendations to address those needs; exercise sound judgment to identify when student behavior presents a safety concern
    • Organize, draft and finalize reports/decisions concerning student discipline that articulate mandatory guidelines, interventions and procedures based on federal, state, and local policy and law.
  • Coordinate and support reentry conferences for students who are returning to a comprehensive middle or high after the term of their expulsion or the term of a Stipulated Expulsion Agreement (SEA)
  • Coordinate and support record requests for expulsion cases as needed, review and coordinate expulsion expungement requests, and other expulsion related duties as needed.
  • Work collaborative with cross-divisional team to support implementation of districtwide Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
  • Work collaboratively with cross divisional/district teams to support SFUSD behavior matrix, Restorative Practices, and Violence Interruption work.
  • Select, train supervise and evaluate certificated or classified employees
  • Facilitate use of data and data strategies
  • Supporting audit/reporting responsibilities
  • Makes autonomous decisions related to design and execution (e.g. workload/ assignments of self and direct reports)
  • Complete additional relevant tasks and duties as required by the Assistant Superintendent of the Student and Family Services Division

The strongest candidates will have:

  • 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

Education & Experience

  • Valid California Administrative Services Credential or eligibility for a California Administrative Services Credential.
  • 1 year of applicable knowledge/experience related to expulsion/ ed code compliance/due process requirements


What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $145,229.50-$156,219.24/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.
• Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
• 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.

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