PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To plan, organize, control and direct the instructional programs, operations, plant and personnel for an alternative education program; assure safe and positive learning environment for the students and staff of the Alternative Education Program.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Directly responsible to the Superintendent or designee.
• Directly responsible for the administrative and teaching staff within the school.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise all aspects of the instructional program following the established curriculum of the district.
• Administer policies and regulations of the Board of Education, the District Administration, as well as appropriate state laws and federal regulations.
• Evaluate all certificated and designated classified personnel according to state and district guidelines.
• Make recommendations to the Superintendent with regard to the selection or retention, transfer, promotion and dismissal of personnel.
• Make appropriate personnel assignments at the building level.
• In cooperation with District Administration, organize and direct in-service and curriculum development activities with the staff.
• Work with parents and school related organizations in maintaining positive schoolcommunity relations.
• Establish and administer appropriate student management procedures.
• Administer business functions and budget control at the school in accordance with district procedures.
• Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, breaks and other activities.
• Assure the health, safety and welfare of students; oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance and other student support services; provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of a District Alternative Education Program.
• School law administration and applicable section of the California Education Code and other applicable laws.
• State and local curriculum concerns
• Board and District Policies, procedures and regulations
• Labor relations law and employee contracts
• State plant facility requirements
• Budget preparation and control
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Public speaking techniques
• Computer operation

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and direct operations, plant and personnel of an alternative education program
• Organize, train, direct, evaluate and supervise assigned certificated and classified staff
• Direct activities regarding personnel, the physical plant budget, student services and activities, curriculum and instruction, and communication and articulation
• Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the alternative education program
• Establish, coordinate and maintain communication and community and parent groups
• Plan, implement, direct and evaluate instructional and categorical programs in accordance with applicable law
• Plan and organize work
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course of action
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Read, interpret, apply and examine rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations
• See to monitor students and read a variety of materials
• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend at waist, kneel or crouch

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Any combination equivalent to: master degree in education or related field and five years of
classroom experience, including at least three years at the secondary level in an administrative
capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• California Teaching or other appropriate Credential
• California Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office Environment
• Constant interruptions
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Mgt.salary range 54/1-5

220 day work year