San Francisco Unified School District

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Job Class: 0994 Executive Director Salary Range: $150,147 - $197,576 /annually Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?) Length of Appointment: PEX 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. 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 21st century. What It Means to Work Here The SFUSD community is unified by ourCore 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. 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 Transportation, you will: • Provide executive leadership and overall management of the District's transportation services and operations. • Develop and implement transportation policies, procedures, and long-range service plans. • Oversee routing, scheduling, vendor performance, safety monitoring, and service delivery. • Supervise professional, technical, and administrative transportation staff. • Manage transportation vendor contracts and service agreements. • Oversee preparation and management of the Transportation Department budget. • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation and safety laws. • Serve as the primary liaison with city, county, and state agencies. • Prepare Board of Education reports and agenda items. • Lead emergency response and continuity planning for transportation services. • Perform other related duties as assigned. The strongest candidates will have: • Knowledge of public-sector or school district transportation operations • Strong systems-thinking and data analysis skills • Ability to manage large vendor contracts and service programs • Demonstrated budget and fiscal management skills • Exceptional organizational and leadership ability • Strong problem-solving and crisis management experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated commitment to equity and student-centered service • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred • Five (5) years of full-time verifiable professional experience in a related field • Strategic leadership and management experience; in a K-12 public educational setting preferred 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 $150,147 - $197,576 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. • 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. 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