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Director, Programs, The Center - Community Schools & Student Services (2021-22)

Employer
Oakland Unified School District
Location
Oakland, CA, US
Salary
$99,020.19 - $126,403.41 / Per Year
Ref. 8280 Position must be posted for a minimum of 10 days. TITLE: Director, Programs, The Center REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor DEPARTMENT: As Assigned CLASSIFICATION: Classified Management FLSA: Exempt WORK YEAR/HOURS: 261 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned ISSUED: Created: January 2021 SALARY GRADE: ADCL 18 BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction of assigned supervisor, the responsibilities of The Director of Programs at new The Central Kitchen, Education Complex and Instructional Farm are to operationalize its vision: developing an integrated hub that connects environment, food, gardens, education, health, and sustainability while providing fresh, California sourced food for school meals for all schools and communities in OUSD. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents 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 reflect the principal job elements accurately.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develop, finalize, and implement The Center Program Assessment and Implementation Plan, in collaboration with key OUSD Nutrition Services, District staff, partners and stakeholders. Supervise OUSD staff and oversee large-scale partnerships and contracts to implement District-wide student and community programming and teacher/adult training. Lead efforts with OUSD Departments and Community Organizations around environment, food and garden programming and curriculum. Develop and facilitate oversight of advisory and collaborative boards, workgroups, youth engagement structures and community engagement structures. Develop and implement a large-scale collaborative budget and fundraising strategy for the joint elements of Center Education Program, Farm and Kitchen. Develop and implement policies and strategies to enable the success of the Central Kitchen, Education Complex and Instructional Farm. Oversee management of Education Complex, including 3 classrooms (training classroom, culinary arts classroom, garden and science classroom); outdoor classroom space; instructional garden and farm; community garden; compost system; produce stand. Lead efforts around food security partnerships to serve our students and families (i.e. school meals, food pantries, produce stands, etc...). Serve as OUSD representative on related local, regional, state and national initiative and collaboratives to inform enhance and leverage all work linked to The Center and its implementation plan. Report on progress of implementation plan at least annually to key stakeholders. Provide cross-training to department staff. Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position. KNOWLEDGE OF: The local, state and national landscape around school food, food insecurity, nutrition/garden/environmental curriculum strategies and agriculture Strategic Direction of the District Fund development, grant writing, grant reporting and fund management Principles and practices of effective leadership Various District bargaining unit contracts related to employee evaluation Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program Effective strategies, theories, techniques, and methods of professional development Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Serve as trusted resource to District administrators and community partners and facilitate communication throughout the District and region Presentation, communication, and public speaking techniques ABILITY TO: Interpret, communicate, implement, and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing work scope Interpret District collective bargaining contract language Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others of diverse backgrounds, experience, and personalities Address the needs of identified English Learner communities Work with diverse school sites and conditions Perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and policies Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing Model effective communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy to understand and respond to the needs and expectations of team members and others Analyze, interpret and communicate data Motivate and support adults to transform their practices Plan, organize, and complete work to meet established timelines and deadlines Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action Manage multiple projects simultaneously Implement plans and evaluate their outcomes Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences Participate in District approved professional development to maintain current knowledge of evolving needs of students and the District related to work scope Meet District standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned personnel Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment PREREQUISITES A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university At least 8 years experience including content relevant program leadership or administrative experience Master's degree preferred Valid California Driver's License PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Primary Location: Community Schools & Student Services (CSSS)
Salary Range: $99,020.19 - $126,403.41 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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