Ref. 10260

 

Job Description
 

TITLE:	Specialist, Charter School Policy	REPORTS TO:	Assigned Supervisor
DEPARTMENT:	As Assigned	CLASSIFICATION:	Classified Management
FLSA:	Exempt	WORK YEAR/HOURS:	261 days/7.5 hours
ISSUED:	Created: May 30, 2007 Revised: December 2018	SALARY GRADE:	ADCL 11

 

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under direction of the assigned supervisor, handle all compliance issues related to the authorizing, oversight, renewal and closure of charter schools operating in Oakland Unified School District.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents 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 reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage all compliance aspects of charter school oversight – including compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Manage the review of initial charter applications and renewal applications.

Manage the collection and analysis of all information required by district, state, and federal entities.

Develop tools for the collection and review of charter school information, e.g. demographics, teacher credentials, program focus.

Contribute to analyses regarding the location and target populations of new charter and non-charter district schools.

Manage relationships between charter schools and the district’s service areas.

Participate in the development of charter school Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) for district facilities and services.

Manage the MOU’s between the district and charter schools.

Participate in school-site visits.

Serve as a liaison between the charter office and the district’s service departments.

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of effective compliance management

School systems, including familiarity with applicable state and federal laws

Compliance systems and the technical tools associated with these systems

 

ABILITY TO:

Collaborate with charter schools and OUSD departments

Work within a range of compliance systems

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations

 

PREREQUISITES

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or a related field and three years of increasing responsibility in a management or compliance field

An advanced degree is preferred

Experience with and detailed knowledge of school compliance systems preferred

Valid California Driver’s License

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving vehicle to conduct work, fast-paced work, constant interruptions.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.