This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking for leaders who care deeply for students inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for anInstructional Coordinatorassigned to support theGolden State Pathways Programin collaboration with the Office of Graduation and the San Diego Community San Diego Community College District regional workforce partners and industry stakeholders.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general direction of the assigned department or division head theInstructional Coordinatorassigned to support theGolden State Pathways Programwill coordinate and provide leadership and direction to site administrators and school teams in one or more areas of curriculum and/ or compliance; evaluate and supervise the work of assigned certificated and classified staff.
TheInstructional Coordinatorassigned to support theGolden State Pathways Programwill coordinate program initiatives oversee grant applications and compliance develop strategic partnerships and ensure program alignment with state workforce development goals and postsecondary education pathways. This position is key in expanding student access to dual enrollment College and Career Technical Education (CCTE) and work-based learning experiences.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Working Location:Henry High School.6702 Wandermere Dr San Diego CA 92120
- Position is grant funded through June 30 2029.
- Work schedule:12 months / 248days per year
- The position is paid on the AASD Certificated SupervisorsSalary Schedule Salary Plan 0708 Grade 027.
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
- This application requires you torespond to position-specificquestions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the Application Process - Letter of Introductionsection.
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
- Coordinate and provide leadership and direction to site administrators and school teams in one or more areas of curriculum and/ or compliance. E
- Provide support to site administrators in order to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as well as District policy and procedure; assist with audits. E
- Assist in the coordination and evaluation of coaching cycles and professional development offered by the assigned department or division; recommend teaching techniques and the use of different and/ or new technologies. E
- Lead assigned curriculum development projects and lead the implementation of new and/ or revised curriculum based on state standards. E
- Plan organize and conduct teacher and site administrator professional development. E
- Assist in the formulation and development of policies procedures and programs for the assigned department or division. E
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; participate on district committees. E
- Assist site administrators and school teams evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum and/ or teaching techniques; conduct observations and research gather and evaluate data to provide support and feedback. E
- Communicate with other administrators personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; develop procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls within assigned area. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
In addition to the job duties listed above in support of the Golden State Pathways Program the incumbent will be expected to:
- Lead the strategic planning and implementation of college and career pathways aligned with regional labor market needs at the assigned high school site.
- Attend monthly meetings with the Office of Graduation to review progress and assess pathway implementation.
- Expand student access to AG coursework dual enrollment programs and high-growth Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
- Integrate work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with industry partners including paid internships pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.
- Oversee pathway articulation including curriculum alignment and master schedule development.
- Facilitate seamless transitions from K12 to postsecondary education and workforce training programs.
- Meet with the San Diego Community College District during scheduled meetings along with the College Career and Access Pathway Liaison.
To view the detailed position description for Instructional Coordinatorclick here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to a Masters degree and seven (7) years of TK- 12 teaching experience.
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.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof 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.Thisapplication 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 supplemental 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
- Theapplication 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 forcertificated positionsare required by lawto 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.
- 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 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)
- Letter of Introduction
- To be considered for this position youmustrespond to the following position-specific questions in your Letter of Introduction and attach it to your submitted online application.
- QUESTION 1: Briefly describe a time you led a complex and multifaceted initiative. What were the challenges and how did you ensure success
- QUESTION 2: How would you develop and implement a unified vision for College Career and Technical Education (CCTE) across the San Diego Unified School District
- QUESTION 3:A school site is underperforming in its college and career readiness indicators. How would you and your team support improvement
- QUESTION 4:How would you support CCTE teachers in delivering high-quality standards-aligned instruction
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached butdoes 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 yourvalid 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 theCalifornia Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) you mustattach 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.
For questions regarding this job announcement including priority consideration please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:
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