City and County of San Francisco

1. Design and conduct needs analyses and research studies to evaluate proposed or existing programs, and local, county, state and federal legislation affecting SFUSD instructional and administrative programs; identify model programs and best practices to assess utility within SFUSD; formulate and propose programmatic and organizational changes to address new and emerging educational and organizational needs.

2. Coordinate program implementation among affected divisions, departments, sites and work units; facilitate program implementation by developing and communicating operational policies and procedures through reports, memoranda, and presentations to divisions, units, communities, employees, and parent groups affected by new instructional and administrative programs and initiatives.

3. Identify resources necessary for effective program implementation; develop budget recommendations, reports and justifications, Board of Education resolutions, and short and long-range strategic plans to ensure successful program implementation.
         Business Unit:  SFUSD

4. Plan and conduct community outreach programs to engage stakeholders, including employees and parent groups, in SFUSD programs, and its mission and educational objectives; communicate and coordinate with a variety of groups and individuals, including Board Members, and executive and senior management; represent the Superintendent and administrative division before a variety of legislative and policy-making bodies and participate in interdepartmental and inter-agency committees and workgroups to enhance program development. 

5. Coordinate and conduct in-service training to District administrative and teaching
staff to effectively implement new programs, initiatives, and enhancements or modifications of existing programs; consult with administrators and teaching staff to resolve problems and concerns with program implementation efforts. 

Knowledge of:  Federal, state and local legislation, including San Francisco Board of Education policies and administrative provisions and California Education Code; California Department of Education program guidelines and advisories; state and federal funding programs; and weighted student formula/site-based budgeting. 

Ability to:  Design, implement, monitor and evaluate educational programs in compliance with relevant legislation and funding guidelines; conduct research, analyze data and prepare recommendations for program development or modification; prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures; develop and conduct in-service training programs necessary for effective program implementation; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; represent the office of the Superintendent and the District before a variety of regulatory boards and agencies, community groups, and District administrators and employees; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with diverse groups and individuals, including community-based organizations, parent and community groups, and District administrative staff and employees.

 Baccalaureate degree in Education, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field; and two years of professional level experience in program administration and/or policy analysis in an educational setting.  Experience in a large, urban school district is highly desirable.

A Masters' degree or PhD in Education or related field may substitute for the required experience.