Job Class: 0993 Director

Salary Range: $134,939 - $183,656 /annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: Permanent Exempt, Full Time not to exceed three (3) years. This position is

excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the

discretion of the appointing officer.

Hours: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21^st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

● Student-centered: We put students’ needs first

● Fearless: We persist through challenges

● United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths

● Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community

● Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

The Director of Systems and Operations is a key member of a leadership team that works together to support the mission and values of the Early Education Department (EED). The Program Director is responsible for managing the overall systems necessary to support program services (i.e., Toddler, Preschool, TK and OST). The Director will provide direct supervision, guidance, and accountability for the Human Resources/Labor Relations, Nutrition Services, Enrollment, and Information Technology teams that operate within the Early Education Department. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, the Director will work to strengthen systems, align practices, and ensure that each team is equipped to meet the unique needs of Early Education programs. Beyond departmental supervision, the Director will also collaborate closely with parallel HR, Nutrition, Enrollment, and IT leaders across other divisions of the district. This includes fostering consistent communication, developing shared processes, and creating problem-solving structures that support coherence between central office operations and site-level implementation. Through this dual role—both as a supervisor within Early Education and as a partner across divisions—the Director ensures that resources, services, and policies are leveraged efficiently and equitably to advance the success of students, families, and staff across the district.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Director of Systems and Operations you will:

● Supervise and evaluation Systems & Operations (S&O) Unit staff

● Support Policy & Operations Unit staff, including leading regular P&O Unit meetings; joining staff on meetings with District and community partners; reviewing and providing oversight of work plans, projects, reports, etc.

● Support day-to-day operational activities of EED

● Research and resolve inquiries from California Department of Education (CDE) relating to enrollment-impact funding matters (in collaboration with Fiscal Manager, Policy & Fiscal Director)

● Design and facilitate trainings for Title 5 and Policy & Operations

● Oversees EED Central Enrollment-staff, process and enrollment numbers

● Ensure staff are up to date on Title 5 regulations, Management Bulletins and files are in compliance.

● Hires as needed, onboards and trains new staff (site and central)

● Runs point on all audits (CMR, FPM, Christie White (external)

Manages EED HR and Labor Relations

● De-escalate and resolve grievances and build positive relationships with all three union partners to foster a collaborative environment between management and employees

● Advise Labor Relations on behalf of the department including recommending and drafting language for concessions or modifications and contract interpretation.

● Ensure HR is aware of EED staffing requirements and hiring is as needed

● Screen and vet EED new hires-PreK, OST, TK and Subs

● Act as the point of contact for WC and ADA-evaluation of requests for accommodations for both Certificated and Classified staff.

● Coach EED administrators on the contracts of our labor partners, progressive discipline and recommendations for site operating issues.

● Support partnerships with all 3 labor partners, problem solve or provide information when issues arise in support of EED employees (site, central, admins)

Manages Information & Technology System

● Oversee implementation of EED SIS system

● Oversee planning, development, implementation and coordination of various IT systems (e.g.,DETS, CAPSDAC, SharePoint, District website, Synergy, ELSF)

● Oversee training and user proficiency rates in EED and SFUSD information systems

● Project Manage the process integration of SFUSD’s Early Education Dept’s PreK Enrollment into the existing Synergy™- (EduPoint Education Systems) TK-12 Online Application System infrastructure (OLA). As well as ongoing functionality.

● Act as a change champion for new district system rollouts-technical assistance and troubleshooting known or new errors

● Liaison for EED with DoT on hardware and infrastructure projects and upgrades.

Manages Student Nutrition Services (SNS) and Assistant Houseparents (AHPs)

● Ensure SNS has updated licenses, capacity information, changes to program structures

● AHP participation in SNS trainings for CACFP compliance

● Support SNS’ MFIF completion

● Regularly cross departmental meetings

● AHP rebidding done biannually

● Hiring of Sub AHPs

Supports Fiscal and Budget Process

● Develop and implement ongoing plans for EED reorganization, including restructuring oversight of contracts, fiscal systems, IT systems, etc.

● Work with EED leadership team and Fiscal Director to develop and implement policies and procedures for P&O Unit (including cash management, internal controls, record keeping, budget development, HR, IT, contracts, etc.)

● Oversee various audits from different entities and CDE

● Support/Review cost models and reports for various projects

The strongest candidates will have:

● Knowledge or experience of Title V enrollment, eligibility, selection, and attendance regulations and Title 22 licensing regulations

● Experience in creating and providing professional development

● Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish or Cantonese preferred

● Experience working in Title 5 funded program with multiple locations

● Experience in project management and compliance management

● Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

● Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists

● Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization

● A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals

● The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment

● Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

● A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done

● Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps

● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues

● Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences

● Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices

● Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters

● Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university

· Four (4) years of professional-level experience in early education, elementary, accounting or business

Substitution: Education requirement may be substituted for additional professional-level experience on a year-for-year basis.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $134,939 - $183,656 /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 www.jobs.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

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 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.

Director (0993), Systems & Operations: Early Education Department