Senior Director, Instructional Support (assigned to support College, Career & Tech. Ed.)
Apply NowCompany: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $159,823.01 - $203,891.50 Annually
Location : CA 92103, CA
Job Type: Certificated Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-007
Department: Department of Graduation
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
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. The District is seeking candidates for a Senior Director, Instructional Support.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Director, Instructional Support, will plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations of assigned functions within the Department of Graduation, Thriving School Communities, or Equity, Access & Opportunity Departments; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices; provide ongoing direction and guidance to the overall instructional program as well as leadership, direction and supervision to assigned instructional support programs and staff.
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:
This position is on the Non-Represented Supervisor Salary Schedule, available at this
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
To view the detailed position description for Senior Director, Instructional Support, click here
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to a master's degree in education or related field and seven years of leadership experience in education administration.
LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Administrative Services Credential.
Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at
Additional Information
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 and 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 Eri Nall (619) 344-6420enall@sandi.net
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Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Do you currently hold a valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent out-of-state administrative services credential? IMPORTANT NOTE: A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print your California credential(s) may be found on the CTC website at this For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
03
If you answered NO to question #2, are you currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential? Important note: you must attach verification of enrollment from the CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date or applicable verification of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) status (copy of the official score report or confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s)). I understand if I do not provide a copy of my credential and/or verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program with the anticipated completion date, my application will be considered incomplete.
04
For the purposes of verifying your California Administrative Services Credential, please provide your date of birth.
05
AB2534As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. As part of the application screening process, you may be required to submit additional information relevant to AB2534. Should you be required to submit this information, you will receive an email with a link to a form to complete. Failure to submit a form for each California LEA may result in your application being considered incomplete.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)To learn more, visit CA Legislative Information page at: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2534
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Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
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What is your highest level of education completed?
08
Provide the area(s) of concentration for your degree(s) listed above. If you have multiple degrees, please list all degrees and areas of concentration.
09
How many years of leadership experience in education administration do you have?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas of your work history/experience section on your application.
10
Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your related leadership experience in education administration.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
11
Please select the answer that best describes your experience providing direction and assisting in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.
12
Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your experience in providing direction and assisting in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
13
Please select the answer that best describes your experience establishing, directing, and participating on committees for program planning, implementation, and monitoring.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
14
Please select the answer that best describes your experience directing the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
15
Describe your approach to planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations of a large educational department. How do you ensure efficiency, staff accountability, and alignment with the district's mission and goals?
16
How have you provided leadership to ensure equity and access in an instructional program? Share a specific example of how you identified barriers, implemented strategies, and measured success in improving educational outcomes for all students.
17
Please describe a time when you developed and implemented long- and short-range plans to support an instructional program. How did you ensure financial accountability and effective resource allocation to align with district goals?
Required Question
Location : CA 92103, CA
Job Type: Certificated Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-007
Department: Department of Graduation
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
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. The District is seeking candidates for a Senior Director, Instructional Support.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Director, Instructional Support, will plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations of assigned functions within the Department of Graduation, Thriving School Communities, or Equity, Access & Opportunity Departments; conduct research, analyze data, and prepare statistical reports to support and implement best practices; provide ongoing direction and guidance to the overall instructional program as well as leadership, direction and supervision to assigned instructional support programs and staff.
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 is based out of the Office of Graduation- 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
- Scheduled for 12 months / 248 days per year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
This position is on the Non-Represented Supervisor Salary Schedule, available at this
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
- Plan, organize, manage, and direct the daily operations of assigned areas of responsibility, within the Department of Graduation, Thriving School Communities, or Equity, Access & Opportunity Departments; supervise staff of assigned programs. E
- Provide leadership and direction focused on equity and access to the instructional program for all students. E
- Provide direction and assist in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives. E
- Assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of ongoing professional development opportunities for site administrators. E
- Develop, organize, and implement policies, long-and short-range plans, and provide accountability for financial/resource strategies to support the district's instructional program. E
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files; assist executive management with special studies and projects. E
- Represent and speak on behalf of the Superintendent and Executive Director at community meetings. E
- Provide direction for program and fiscal planning, curriculum development, professional development, special programs, budgeting, staffing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programs. Develop, allocate, and monitor budgets for assigned programs, facilities, equipment, and inventories to ensure fiscal responsibility. E
- Establish, direct, and participate on committees for program planning, implementation, and monitoring. E
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Senior Director, Instructional Support, click here
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to a master's degree in education or related field and seven years of leadership experience in education administration.
LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Administrative Services Credential.
Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
- Online employment application
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Letters of Recommendation / Professional References. Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
- Credential
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential is required. Important note: uploaded copy of preliminary or clear administrative credential should not have an expired date. Upload a copy of your current/valid credential. Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential typically do not have an expiration date.
- A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at thisLINK. For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
- If you are currently enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential program, you must attach verification of enrollment from the university/ program with the anticipated program completion date.
- If you are currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential by achieving a passing score on theCalifornia Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE), you must attach a copy of the official score report. If you are scheduled to take the CPACE, you must submit a copy of the confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s).
- Assembly Bill 2534
- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
- You may be required to provide this information through the screening process. Should you be required to submit this information, you will be sent an AB2534 form to complete via the email address on your application. An incomplete list of LEAs may result in the disqualification of your application.
- Additional documents (optional)
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Human Resources Analyst Tina Cano at
Additional Information
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 and 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 Eri Nall (619) 344-6420enall@sandi.net
01
Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently hold a valid California Administrative Services Credential or equivalent out-of-state administrative services credential? IMPORTANT NOTE: A copy of your valid California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state administrative credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application. Detailed instructions to view and print your California credential(s) may be found on the CTC website at this For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered NO to question #2, are you currently in the process of obtaining an Administrative Services Credential? Important note: you must attach verification of enrollment from the CTC-approved university/ program with the anticipated program completion date or applicable verification of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) status (copy of the official score report or confirmation of the scheduled exam date(s)). I understand if I do not provide a copy of my credential and/or verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program with the anticipated completion date, my application will be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
04
For the purposes of verifying your California Administrative Services Credential, please provide your date of birth.
05
AB2534As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. As part of the application screening process, you may be required to submit additional information relevant to AB2534. Should you be required to submit this information, you will receive an email with a link to a form to complete. Failure to submit a form for each California LEA may result in your application being considered incomplete.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)To learn more, visit CA Legislative Information page at: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2534
06
Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
- Yes
- No
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the Above
08
Provide the area(s) of concentration for your degree(s) listed above. If you have multiple degrees, please list all degrees and areas of concentration.
09
How many years of leadership experience in education administration do you have?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas of your work history/experience section on your application.
- I do not have any related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 2 years but less than 4 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 4 years but less than 6 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 6 years but less than 8 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 8 years but less than 10 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 10 years but less than 12 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 12 years of related work experience.
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Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your related leadership experience in education administration.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
11
Please select the answer that best describes your experience providing direction and assisting in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
12
Describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your experience in providing direction and assisting in the design and implementation of district-wide educational initiatives.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
13
Please select the answer that best describes your experience establishing, directing, and participating on committees for program planning, implementation, and monitoring.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
14
Please select the answer that best describes your experience directing the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
15
Describe your approach to planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations of a large educational department. How do you ensure efficiency, staff accountability, and alignment with the district's mission and goals?
16
How have you provided leadership to ensure equity and access in an instructional program? Share a specific example of how you identified barriers, implemented strategies, and measured success in improving educational outcomes for all students.
17
Please describe a time when you developed and implemented long- and short-range plans to support an instructional program. How did you ensure financial accountability and effective resource allocation to align with district goals?
Required Question