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Executive Director: Alternative Education - High School Network Office (2019-20)

Employer
Oakland Unified School District
Location
Oakland, CA, US
Salary
$112,883.96 - $144,080.24 / Per Year
Ref: PCN3472

TITLE:

Executive Director, Alternative Education

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

High School Network

CLASSIFICATION:

Certificated Management Confidential

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

227 days

ISSUED:

Created: May 2012

Revised: May 2016

SALARY GRADE:

CFAD 25

BASIC FUNCTION: Under direction from the High School Network Superintendent, plan and direct the work of the Office of Alternative Education as a department that supports the District vision of ensuring that all students graduate from high school to college, career, and community ready. Provide leadership for all of the District's alternative schools and programs and facilitating the integration of all district resources of schools. Ensure the use of effective instruction in every classroom for every student, every day; the development of safe and supportive schools; and collaboratively leading District-wide initiatives that focus on improving outcomes for alternative education students.

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:

Maintain the portfolio of alternative schools and programs, which includes Continuation Schools, Community Day Schools, Alternative Schools of Choice, Home and Hospital, Temporary Alternative Placement Centers (TAP), Independent Study (including Blended Learning option), Gateway (in partnership with Laney College), and Street Academy (in partnership with Street Academy Foundation).

Collaborate with the Middle School and High School Network Superintendents to analyze student's progress through middle and high school to ensure alternative education schools and programs are aligned to support students to successful transition to graduation.

Develop, monitor, evaluate, and adjust alternative schools and programs to best meet the needs of students in conjunction with District leadership

Develop principal capacity to establish site-based systems to collect and analyze data and make decisions with all stakeholders to support improvement in academic and social outcomes

Increase principal capacity to lead and facilitate high-leverage learning opportunities for adult staff to focus on quality teaching and learning

Ensure principals build and maintain structures and processes for regular and effective teacher collaboration

Calibrate classroom instructional capacity using learning walks with principals to elucidate their instructional vision and increase their capacity to provide direct and actionable feedback to staff

Approve and monitor the development and implementation of approved instructional programs to align with District goals, targets, and strategic practices and projects

Engage principals in collecting, observing and analyzing achievement data to surface questions, patterns and/or gaps in the instructional models at alternative education schools and programs

Partner with a wide variety of community-based organizations and city or county agencies to leverage and coordinate external resources to provide a continuum of services for alternative education students.

Manage and evaluate a wide variety of program components for the purpose of delivering services that conform to established guidelines and regulations.

Identify funding opportunities that align with the needs of students and schools; write and submit grant proposals, and administer grant funds to programs.

Assist in the development and coordination of student support services that build a foundation for Full Service Community Schools, such as coordination of service teams, after school programs, mental health services, gang intervention programs, and drug and alcohol services.

Coordinate with the High School Network Superintendent and other staff in determining objectives and identifying student and school needs in developing long- and short-range plans/programs and annual budget to ensure the District's resources are effectively utilized.

Provide instructional leadership through principal and teacher professional development specifically tailored to meet the needs of students in alternative programs; evaluate teachers in the Home and Hospital program.

Oversee adoption and implementation of appropriate curriculum for alternative schools and programs.

Monitor compliance with State requirements as well as District Board policies and administrative regulations pertaining to alternative schools.

Work with the California Department of Education when necessary to ensure full compliance with Alternative Education law, policies and EdCode.

Prepare and present reports on alternative education programs for the Board of Education, California Department of Education, District and site administrators, and parent/community groups.

Ensure the Alternative Education Program serves individuals in the community who are most in need of educational options, including individuals suspended, dropouts, adjudicated students and potential dropouts.

Serve as liaison between all schools and the Alternative Education Programs in areas of placement, monitoring and evaluation of students; create student referral processes and direct student enrollment for specified programs.

Maintain student records, including attendance and grade reports.

Communicate with parents regarding alternative placements, discipline decisions and OUSD policy.

Assist families in determining educational options and accessing student and family support services.

Convene, facilitate, or participate in work groups focusing on high needs populations, such as Interagency Gang Prevention Collaborative and Sexually Exploited Minors Task Force; promote, elicit and enhance the level of community involvement in the areas pertaining to assistance and understanding of at-risk-students.

Collaborate with school personnel in gathering and utilizing data on a case-by-case basis to assist in planning strategies for modifying inappropriate student behavior.

Develop and manage budgets from a variety of funding streams for multiple programs.

Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity to ensure allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.

Support and assist alternative schools in areas of instruction, operations, budgets, student services, safety, and compliance.

Research a variety of information (e.g. current practices, instructional materials, methods, curriculum guidelines, etc…) in order to develop new programs.

Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Promote alternative education at the local and state levels.

Provide cross training to other staff members within the department.

Supervise and evaluate all assigned personnel, including teachers, administrators, and other 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:

Applicable federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing various alternative education programs

Instructional strategies and approaches

Principals of alternative education

Budget preparation

Stages of student development

Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students; the District's diverse community, partners, and agencies

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation

Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

Build high functioning relationships across various District departments and with external organizations

Prioritize responsibilities and meet established timelines and deadlines

Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups

Display sensitivity to diverse cultural and ethnic groups

Facilitate group processes

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Write high level reports and proposals

Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

PREREQUISITES

A Master's degree in education or related field

Five (5) years of experience in school administration, and experience in working with high needs populations

Valid California Administrative Services credential

Valid California Teaching Credential

Valid California Driver's License

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment 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: High School Network Office
Salary Range: $112,883.96 - $144,080.24 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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