Job Class: 0992

Salary Range: $119,860 - $166,386
Appointment Type: PEX (what does this mean?)

Calendar: Full Year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

Overview of the Position

As the Student Leadership and Engagement Program Manager, you will be a member of the AAALI Team in the Office of the Superintendent. AAALI leads and monitors implementation of the Board of Education’s policy on African American achievement and leadership, partnering with students, families, educators, and community organizations to design strategies that raise expectations, provide coordinated support, and ensure culturally responsive, rigorous instruction for African American/Black students.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

Deep commitment to equity and excellence for all students; ability to build trust and foster inclusive participation among diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated success leading youth programs alongside Black students in school or community settings.
Strong facilitation, relationship‑building, and conflict‑resolution skills
Clear written and oral communication.
Experience planning events/projects, managing budgets, and using data for learning and improvement.
Ability to work some evenings/weekends and travel between sites.
Familiarity with culturally responsive, healing‑centered, identity‑affirming practice.
Proficiency with productivity tools and basic data tracking/analysis.

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

LIST JOB DUTIES BELOW

Build & Support Site‑Based Black Student Unions (BSUs)
Launch or strengthen BSUs at middle and high schools; provide toolkits and ongoing coaching for advisors.
Facilitate quarterly advisor learning sessions (PLCs) focused on culturally responsive, healing‑centered practices and safe, inclusive event planning.
Offer on‑site support for student‑led meetings, campaigns, and celebrations.
Develop Districtwide Student Leadership
Recruit and facilitate an AAALI Student Leadership Team (SLT) representing diverse BSU leaders and schools
Plan monthly convenings that build facilitation, advocacy, organizing, policy literacy, and public‑speaking skills.
Coordinate signature events (e.g., Black Student Leadership Summits, youth town halls, recognition showcases, and cross‑site service/advocacy projects).
Collaborate to Elevate Student Voice
Partner with principals, activities directors, counselors, AAPACs, CBOs, and central office teams to align supports and amplify student‑led priorities.
Collaborate with district student‑voice bodies (e.g., Student Advisory Council) as appropriate to elevate Black student voice without duplicating existing structures.
Use Data for Continuous Improvement
Track participation/attendance, belonging/leadership indicators, and relevant academic or credit progress where appropriate.
Produce concise quarterly snapshots and an annual report; share highlights with families, sites, and district leadership.
Manage program logistics and resources (budgets, stipends, transportation, permissions, facilities) in accordance with district policy and safety protocols.
Other student support and related duties as needed and as assigned including, but not limited
Student case management,
Strategic student-support thought partnership,
Collaboration with site teams to develop proactive climate supports
Perform related duties

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in youth leadership, education, or a related field.

Three or more years of professional experience leading youth programs in school/community settings.

Substitution:

Up to 4 years of education requirement may be substituted for additional experience on a year-for-year basis

Who We Want

We seek a team player who can design, coordinate, and continuously improve student leadership programming in partnership with students, families, site staff, and community‑based organizations. The Manager will combine strong facilitation with data‑informed planning to build sustainable systems that elevate Black student voice and leadership across the district.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $119,860.24 - $166,386.64 annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application
Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent, fair, rigorous, and expedient selection process. At minimum, the selection process may include the following steps:

Application screening
Phone screen
Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtual)
Panel interview 2 (in-person or virtual)
Reference Check/Employment Verification
Offer extended
Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Student Leadership and Engagement Manager (0992)