Out of School Time Director

District Administrative Role, 215-day annual contract

Program Leadership

• Develop and hold the vision for all out-of-school time (OST) programming across the district. Provide senior leadership and advocacy for OST programming in the district and the community.
• Lead coordination and collaboration amongst the OST Admin team, including regular OST Admin meetings regarding OST strategy, policies, procedures, and sustainability.
• Lead strategic OST initiatives, such as parent engagement, summer programming, and community partnerships.
• Lead and ensure alignment of staffing, programming, resources, and funding for all OST programs focusing on improving academic outcomes, integration and alignment with in-school initiatives and district goals, and sustainability of these offerings.
• Develop high quality academic intervention/tutoring systems and enrichment programs for OST programs that will improve academic outcomes for students and provide a wide range of experiences.
• Develop high quality enrichment programming to promote holistic student development including interest exploration, physical activity, and culturally-relevant activities.
• Supervise full-time OST Admin staff (Bilingual Student Coordinator, Program Coordinator) through goal-setting, bi-yearly evaluations, and weekly check ins.
• Supervise part-time OST Support staff (OST Site Assistant, OST Activity Bus Driver).
• Maintain OST policies and procedures regarding safety, staff and student expectations, and activity guidelines in accordance with LCSD policies and procedures.

Program Coordination

• Guide OST Admin and Support staff with all program aspects of OST, including: hiring, scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluation of instructional staff and volunteers, program delivery, enrolling and scheduling students, site safety, parent communication and involvement, behavior support, and discipline.
• Manage use of Lake County Intermediate School as the primary site for OST programs.
• Manage program expenses and supplies procurement.
• Oversee attendance and program data systems as required for internal use and grant reporting.
• Manage use of OST Activity Bus and coordinate with the Transportation Manager to provide additional student transportation.
• Process payroll and submission of OST timesheets to Human Resources Director by the 14th of each month.
• Manage break and summer program offerings in collaboration with community partners and in accordance with grant requirements.

Program Supervision

• Provide oversight of programs and staff while programs are in operation during all OST hours, including afterschool and Fridays.
• Serve as the district administrator on duty from 3:15-6:30pm Monday-Thursday and 7:45am-4:00pm on Fridays.
• Follow LCSD school safety and emergency procedures at all times, and maintain the safety of all students through proper risk management strategies.
• Serves as substitute for OST Admin team when absent.
• Conduct OST site safety drills as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage community agencies in the school district’s OST work, including Youth Program Collective, and maintain MOUs & IGAs.
• Solicit ongoing input from youth and families on OST programs, including: interviews, focus groups, surveys, and other strategies.
• Collaborate with school leaders and community partners on parent engagement initiatives and evaluation of those initiatives for OST programs.

Funding & Fiscal

• Seek and secure funding to sustain OST programs including grant opportunities, local fundraising, program partnerships, and program fees to build sustainable, long-term solutions. 
• Collaborate with district administration on fundraising and development strategies.
• Complete grant reporting requirements in a timely manner, submitting required data to CDE and other funders.
• Oversee budgets of programs and departments supervised.

McKinney-Vento Liaison

• Serve as McKinney-Vento Liaison for LCSD:
• Manage identification and recording of student homelessness status.
• Facilitate referrals from LCSD staff to supportive services.
• Collaborate with LCSD Admin and community partners to secure funding and resources for LCSD homeless education program

Qualifications

• BA in education or related field; Master’s preferred
• Experience in K-12 education, intervention experience a plus
• Strong commitment to equity in education and promotion of academic achievement
• Experience working with students living in poverty and English language learners.
• Experience working in positive youth development and with families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience writing and managing grants and budgets preferred
• Familiarity with Expeditionary Learning core principles
• Administrative experience in a non-profit or educational setting preferred
• Experience supervising programs and employees preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and group management skills
• Experience working collaboratively with other agencies
• Flexible and creative
• Proficiency in using computers for communication, record keeping, and database input (Outlook, Google suite, OST attendance database)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• CPR/First Aid required upon employment

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000