Director of Extended Learning
About the Employer
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. Successful candidates must demonstrate their skill as an instructional leader, a firm understanding of school operations, as well as the capacity to build strong relationships with all partners within a school community.
Director, Extended Learning Opportunities
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
Basic Function
The Director, Extended Learning Opportunities will plan, organize, manage, and direct daily operations to support schools, staff, students, and families within assigned extended learning opportunities programs and services; design and implement communications and programs that are effective in providing timely communication, support, and extended learning opportunities resources across the district; ensure compliance with state and federal mandates, district policy, and uphold fiscal responsibility; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices.
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 one’s actions and the resulting impact.
Position Specifics
• Working Location: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
• Work Schedule: 12 months / 248 days per year
• The position is paid on the ASDCertificated Supervisors Salary Schedule, Salary Plan 0708, Grade 034.
• Qualifies for district-paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
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
• Provide direct support and instructional leadership to school sites for extended learning opportunities programs.
• Plan, organize, control, and direct extended learning opportunities programs, including the pillars of quality extended learning opportunities programs, in alignment with the fiscal parameters for the use of restricted funding sources; promote the integration of academic interventions within extended learning opportunities programs that support board-adopted goals.
Implementation of State Standards
Implement state extended learning opportunities standards and program framework into district extended learning opportunities programs; provide academic framework for extended learning opportunities programs in alignment with board-adopted goals and state standards.
Planning and Coordination
Plan, organize, control, and direct extended learning opportunities programs throughout the district, inclusive of before and after school programs, summer and intersession programs, and extended school year (ESY).
Strategic Planning
Plan, organize and implement long- and short-term goals of the department, division, district, as well as state and federal government.
Leadership and Management
Direct, evaluate, and implement district extended learning opportunities programs and services, ensuring full alignment with district policies, administrative procedures, and governing standards.
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate with other administrators, staff, and outside organizations and government agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve concerns and exchange information; develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls.
Budgeting and Financial Management
In collaboration with members of the extended learning opportunities department, develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Record Keeping and Compliance
Direct and oversee the preparation, maintenance, and compliance of department financial records, expenditure tracking, and operational reports; manage complex, narrative, and statistical records to support strategic decision-making and audit readiness.
Human Resources and Staff Management
Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; provide for continuing departmental staff training programs in internal auditing programs, analyses and related functions; develop work schedules; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.
Technical Expertise and Support
Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to site administrators, management, and extended learning opportunities department staff; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; advise executive leadership of concerns and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Legislative Monitoring and Compliance
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate local, state, and federal legislation and regulations impacting district programs and processes; recommend modification, support, or waiver of legislative measures to protect district interests, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
Quality Assurance and Program Oversight
Ensure extended learning opportunities program providers provide programming and staffing that meets the quality standards for expanded learning, and provide regular feedback, communication and solutions to program providers regarding any challenges or issues.
Grant Funding and Procurement
Seek, develop, implement, and monitor grant funding for extended learning opportunities programs.
Meetings and Communication
Attend and conduct a variety of meetings; establish and maintain relationships and membership with local, state, and federal agencies and associations to remain current on programs and issues that affect the extended learning opportunities department as they relate to other department programs and services; present reports and initial findings.
Additional Duties
Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
Interview Process
Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process may be invited to interviews anticipated to be scheduled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in person. Interview invitations will be sent via email.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at tcano@sandi.net.
Additional Information
If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the district is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. 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 person’s 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 Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Erin All: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net