Coordinator - Learning Options - Education Center

Job Summary

The Coordinator for Learning Options plans, organizes and provides instructional and administrative leadership to staff and students throughout our Learning Options Schools and Programs; oversees daily operations, management and administration of the programs; plans, implements and evaluates educational programs for diverse student populations.

Job Description / Essential Elements

EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Coordinator – Learning Options

Description of basic functions and responsibilities

The Coordinator for Learning Options plans, organizes and provides instructional and administrative leadership to staff and students throughout our Learning Options Schools & Programs. The Coordinator of Learning Options oversees daily operations, management and administration of the programs; plans, implements and evaluates educational programs for diverse student populations.

Major duties and responsibilities

Plans, organizes and provides instructional and administrative leadership to the staff and students in our Learning Options schools and programs

Directs and oversees the daily operations, management and administration of Learning Options; plans, implements and evaluates educational programs for diverse student populations

Develops and prepares the annual preliminary Learning Options budget, Title 1; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitation

Directs and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions; monitors departmental position control; assures appropriate application of bargaining unit agreements within Learning Options; plans, monitors and evaluates staff development programs, as well as professional growth and improvement plans to address identified areas of need

Develops and encourages various levels of staff to participate in the design, implementation and assessment of program goals, procedures, enhancements and areas of growth; provides leadership and coordination in the operations aspects of Learning Options; promotes and communicates programs and services to community and district staff

Assures the program’s implementation of local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines; interprets and applies educational and penal codes, court decisions policies and procedures; provides leadership in the development, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the educational and disciplinary programs and policies; monitors student’s academic progress; monitors and approves student and staff attendance

Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the Director of Student Services regarding Learning Options programs; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs; recommends proper organization structure for assigned programs and functions

Plans, organizes and implements long and short term programs and activities designed to develop programs and services

Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities; develops, monitors and disseminates reports to appropriate entities and agencies; creates master schedules; organizes standardized testing schedules

Communicates with other administrators, personnel and outside agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information

Operates a computer and assigned software programs; operates other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned

Supervises and evaluates assigned classified and certificated personnel

Attends and conducts a variety of meetings as assigned for the Learning Options

Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Creative and adaptive program planning, design, implementation, maintenance and evaluations

Principles and practices of administration, supervision & training

Ability to build equitable communities

Program compliance issues and regulations

Budget preparation and control

Public relations and speaking

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Administrative Credential

Valid teaching credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Valid California Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in alternative education setting

Bilingual candidates preferred

Requirements / Qualifications

A complete application for the position will include:

A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered
A current Résumé
Three (3) current letters of recommendation
Copy of Administrative Services credential

External Candidates please also include:
Copy of Degree(s)
Copy of transcripts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid teaching credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential
2. Valid California Administrative Credential or verification of the ability to obtain an administrative credential.
3. Valid California Driver’s License
4. Experience working in alternative education setting, preferred
5. Bilingual preferred.

SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process leading to the appointment of the COORDINATOR - LEARNING OPTIONS will consist of:
Step 1: Paper Screening—Review of application papers to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements.
Step 2: Personal Interview(s)—Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate.
Step 3: Selection—Top unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent’s Council.

Comments and Other Information

In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the duties and responsibilities as per the job description the successful COORDINATOR – LEARNING OPTIONS applicant will be selected on the basis of the ability to:
1. Direct and oversee the daily operations, management and administration of Learning Options
2. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate educational programs for diverse student populations
3. Develop and encourage various levels of staff to participate in the design, implementation and assessment of program goals, procedures, enhancements and areas of growth
4. Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside agencies to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information
5. Ability to deal effectively with the public and other departments.
6. Ability to take initiative and work without close supervision.
7. Ability to interpret laws, codes, regulations and ordinances appropriate to responsibilities of this position.
8. Overall experience relative to duties and responsibilities listed on the job description.