Executive Director (San Diego Education Association)

Serve as the Executive Director of the San Diego Education Association (SDEA), responsible for implementing SDEA policies and programs under the direction of the SDEA President, Executive Officers and Board of Directors, and pursuant to the terms of the July 1, 2014 agreement between SDEA, CTA and NEA.
Reports and is directly responsible to the CTA Assistant Executive Director/Region IV Manager, Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director.
Serve as the manager of the SDEA office and the SDEA staff.
Provide leadership and guidance in the development and execution of SDEA programs.
Direct oversight and responsibility for implementing organizing and member engagement campaigns.
Knowledge of Urban Issues: Privatization; Charter School organizing; Issues of poverty; Ability to work successfully within a diverse demographic environment.
Implement SDEA’s hiring, employment and evaluation procedures for clerical and professional staff.
Perform liaison responsibilities for CTA by informing SDEA leaders and members about CTA/NEA programs, policies and procedures.
Attends CTA and/or NEA meetings as required.
Assume responsibility for the development and implementation of the SDEA Budget, including the expenditure of budgeted funds, under the direction of the SDEA Board of Directors.
Coordinate representation of SDEA and its members to the Administration and Board of Education of San Diego City Schools.
Assume responsibility for development and implementation of SDEA’s collective bargaining and grievance processing programs.
Monitor all SDEA membership benefits programs.
Assist in the development, training, execution and review of all SDEA public relations programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of membership maintenance and recruitment programs.
Monitor and assist in managing all SDEA property.
Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the CTA Assistant Executive Director/Region IV Manager, Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director. In addition, the SDEA Executive Director will perform such other duties and responsibilities as necessary to assist the SDEA President, Executive Officers, and the Board of Directors in the day-to-day operations of SDEA.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or higher degree.
Knowledge of effective staff and fiscal techniques and corresponding experience.
Broad experience in local teacher association activity and staff field experience desired.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Successful experience with and demonstrated skill in organization and coordination of complex group projects and activities.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with staff, SDEA leaders and CTA members.
Broad understanding of the critical issues and problems facing the public schools and the education profession in California and the U.S.
Demonstrated computer literacy and familiarity with CTA technology programs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
CTA values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of ethnic minorities to apply.
CTA is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state and federal laws.
Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for medical or religious exemption.

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