Program Manager Community School ElementaryMiddleHigh Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Community School Manageropenings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

BASIC FUNCTION: Work in partnership under the direction of the Site Administrator and assigned Family Schools and Community Partnerships Supervisor to manage and lead the development of the full service community school including assessment of the school communitys needs and assets coordination of all student and family support services and development of resources and partnerships.

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

• Work in partnership under the direction of the Site Administrator and assigned Family Schools and Community Partnerships Supervisor.
• Manage and lead the development in partnership with the Site Administrator of a seamless system of support services for students and families.
• Facilitate and/or provide technical assistance to the various school leadership teams including School Site Council Coordination of Services Team (COST) Student Success Team and site-based providers.
• Develop manage and oversee the implementation of an effective referral process including facilitating the Coordination of Services Team (COST).
• Conduct outreach to students and families about available resources and how to refer and regularly assess effectiveness of outreach efforts.
• Train and support service providers to understand and align programs with school structures systems curriculum and goals.
• Work with school staff and administration to integrate academic and non-academic supports.
• Establish systems to manage and maintain quality partnerships including but not limited to: development of MOUs facilitation of regular meetings planning sessions joint work plans and collaborative problem-solving/conflict resolution.
• Provide support and guidance for school staff and partners in resolving issues related to service delivery access and coordination.
• Develop manage and sustain partnerships with city county and non-profit agencies to provide supports and opportunities to students and families that meet their identified needs.
• Act as point person for agencies and programs interested in partnering with school and help to broker new partnerships that are aligned with school goals and needs.
• Facilitate integration and coordination of site-based services with other District programs and services including mental health family and community support and school nursing.
• Support the integration of youth leadership parent engagement and family support throughout all Full Service Community School efforts.
• Design programs to support student transitions including but not limited to transition between grades re-entry from juvenile justice system or prolonged illness.
• Manage and lead the development of new programs including service provider selection and program implementation and monitoring.
• Provide training and technical assistance to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness of services programs and communication efforts.
• Assist school and partner agencies with resource management and development including fund development and grant maintenance.
• Facilitate data and information sharing between school and agencies in accordance with state and federal law.
• Assist with program evaluation including data collection analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate the allocation of space for student and family support services and for special events.
• Participate in professional development opportunities around development of Full Service Community Schools provided by the Family Schools and Community Partnerships Department and other partners.
• Provide cross-training to other staff members within the department.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required and three years of relevant experience in one or more major student and/or family support areas and the ability to meet the Essential Functions stated above.

Experience working in an urban school setting preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Drivers License

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

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures governing workscope
• Strategic direction of the District
• Social emotional health and economic issues faced by Oakland youth and their families
• Diverse groups across race ethnicity religion gender class and sexuality
• Local community-based organizations providing mental health services
• Research methods report writing and record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage grammar spelling and punctuation
• Principles and practices of effective leadership
• Telephone techniques systems and etiquette
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
• Principles and practices of supervision and evaluation

ABILITY TO:

• Interpret and implement applicable laws codes policies procedures and District regulations governing work scope
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws codes regulations policies procedures and District regulations related to work scope
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-faceted public and private agencies and District departments
• Work successfully with diverse groups across race ethnicity religion gender class and sexuality
• Identify and resolve school site health and safety issues in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Plan and organize work
• Work confidentially and with discretion
• Work independently
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Complete work as directed despite frequent interruptions
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences
• Develop and implement training and evaluation programs
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff
• Operate personal computer related software and other office equipment
• Cross-train department personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment school sites and off-site locations; 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 light to moderate weight objects; 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.

Alondra Rios Title IX Coordinator & Investigator Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IXMarcus A Foster Leadership Center. 1011 Union Street Site 906 Oakland CA 94607 Office Direct FAX via email at

Gabriel Valenzuela Ombudsperson/Title IX Coordinator/CCR Title 5 Coordinator/Equity Officer and Title II Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX Marcus A Foster Leadership Center 1011 Union Street Site 906 Oakland CA 94607 Office Direct FAX via email at

Justin Anderson Director Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator Special Education

Department (Santa Fe Campus 915 54th Street Oakland CA 94608). Office FAX: or via email at or at

Required Experience:

Manager