Job Class: Supervisor (0510), Middle School: Special Education Department

Salary Range: $163,526 – $174,809 /annually

Calendar: 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 121 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

The Special Education Department is committed to providing innovative, effective services resulting in positive outcomes for the life-long success of students. In compliance with State and Federal regulations, specially designed instruction and related services are designed to meet the individual needs of students eligible for a “Free and Appropriate Education,” as outlined in each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

The Special Education Services goals are program excellence, fiscal responsibility, public relations, and equity centered professional learning and leadership.

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Special Education MIddle School Supervisor is responsible for partnering in the development, coordination, and facilitation of Special Education services for students who are eligible for special education services delivered in our middle schools and county schools. This position supports the development of educational services, coordinates with other SFUSD teams and other agencies to enhance available educational services, and to provide support in meeting district, state, and federal accountability requirements through innovative approaches and models.

Essential Duties

Supports the design and implementation and monitoring of Special Education Programming.
In partnership with Special Education Instructional Teams, provides leadership and team support in the identification, evaluation, design, dissemination, implementation, and progress monitoring of special education services to students who meet eligibility criteria;
Establishes and evaluates district goals, priorities, processes, and systems for the effective delivery of inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, systems, and tools, including those that serve language/ethnic diverse students with disabilities in our schools and county programs;
Develops, manages and implements various training, professional learning and leadership projects to stakeholders across SFUSD related to the delivery of the special education services;
Plans and facilitates various relevant community committees and networks that support staff and students in inclusive education, differentiated teaching and learning experiences;
Supervises and evaluates certificated staff as assigned;
Collaborates with and provides communication strategies and recommendations to Principals and case managers, families and community agencies concerning their special education programs, services and educational opportunities for children with disabilities;
Provide collaborative consultation support to site administrators, instructional staff, and related service providers on federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing special education programs; Monitor the ADR and/or compliance cases re: the effectiveness of the instructional program and make recommendations ongoing to the appropriate SPED administrator for follow-through
Is responsive to requirements of the California Department of Education;
Oversees appropriate Professional Development opportunities for Special Education School Staff;
Serve as a liaison between the district, state, county, community members, non-public schools and agencies in matters relating to program responsibilities;
Support implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution between school site IEP teams and families;
Other duties assigned by the Head of Special Education.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Administrative Services Credential
1+ years of school site or central office administrator experience, school site experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a valid Special Education credential
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
Five (5) years of experience teaching special education in schools serving underserved students
Experience coaching and designing/facilitating professional development opportunities
Experience with educational issues as they relate to service provision for related services and specialized academic instruction
Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative teams that include parents/families and professionals;
Knowledge of SEIS, CALPADs, Synergy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using multimedia technologies for classroom and professional development applications
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 work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Strong computer skills including GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $160,412 - $171,527 /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 https://jobs.sfusd.edu/ and create a new account to begin your application.
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.

District Nondiscrimination Statement:
San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

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

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

District Title IX Coordinator:

Eva Kellogg
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94102
415-355-7334 or equity@sfusd.edu

For more information on the District’s Sexual Harassment policy and grievance procedures, please review Board Policy 4034.

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:
Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.

District Section 504 Coordinator:

Alicia Rodriguez
1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA, 94116
(415) 242-2615 or rodrigueza@sfusd.edu