Director of Expanded Learning

Job Title: Director of Expanded Learning Department: Family, Community, and Youth Partnership Reports To: Executive Director of Family, Community, and Youth Empowerment Compensation: BG-11 Number of Days: 12 Months Security Access: District FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Optional Bargaining Unit: N/A Funding Source: General Fund Last Revised Date: June 2026 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: ● Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. ● Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. ● Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world- class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. ● Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. ● Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Director of Expanded Learning provides strategic leadership for Tulsa Public Schools’ expanded learning programs within the McLain feeder pattern, ensuring students have access to high- quality learning opportunities beyond the school day that support academic achievement, enrichment, and engagement. The Director oversees program operations, staffing, budgeting, compliance, performance monitoring, and quality assurance while also providing districtwide leadership for the Navigate360 Volunteer Management System and Champions before- and after -school care programs. In partnership with district leaders, school staff, community organizations, higher education institutions, and The Opportunity Project, the Director cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships that expand access to high- quality learning experiences for students and families. The Director leads long- range planning, resource development, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen program impact, increase community engagement, and ensure expanded learning opportunities align with district priorities and student needs. Key Functions: • Provides strategic leadership for expanded learning, summer learning, enrichment, and out-of-school time programs within the McLain feeder pattern • Directs program operations, quality, compliance, and performance monitoring across McLain feeder pattern school sites • Oversees the Navigate360 Volunteer Management System and Champions before- and after-school care • Develops and manages program budgets, funding allocations, and resource decisions • Hires, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; builds and sustains community and partner relationships Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Human Development Sciences, Youth Development, or related field Experience: • Seven (7) years’ experience in a school or youth development setting, with three to five (3–5) years’ experience in a leadership/supervisory role • Experience in planning and implementing expanded learning programs • Experience working with a variety of agencies and community resources involved with students and families • Experience working with a diverse population of students and families within an urban school or youth development setting • Demonstrated success in executing budgetary and operational responsibilities • Understanding of Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Facilities Licensing Licenses and Certifications: • Valid Driver’s License required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of expanded learning, out -of-school time, and summer learning program design and best practices • Knowledge of Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Facilities Licensing and applicable state and federal compliance requirements • Strong leadership, supervision, and staff development skills, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance • Ability to develop, monitor, and manage program budgets and allocate resources for operational effectiveness and sustainability • Ability to build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, higher education, foundations, employers, and governmental agencies • Ability to use program and operational data to assess quality, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement • Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse students, families, staff, and community stakeholders • Ability to manage multiple programs, systems, and priorities across school sites within established district direction Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of expanded learning opportunities within the McLain feeder pattern that extend student learning beyond the traditional school day and strengthen academic achievement, engagement, and enrichment • Provides cross -functional leadership to ensure expanded learning initiatives align with Tulsa Public Schools priorities, strategic initiatives, academic goals, and student outcome measures • Directs the development and implementation of systems that create strong alignment between expanded learning opportunities and the school day to strengthen student learning experiences and outcomes • Directs the development of a coordinated expanded learning system in partnership with The Opportunity Project, Tulsa’s out -of-school time (OST) intermediary organization, including clearly defined program requirements, policies, operational systems, procedures, and quality standards • Develops and maintains program guidelines, implementation requirements, operational systems, and procedures that support high- quality district -managed expanded learning programming • Leads efforts to create systems and processes that increase enrollment, attendance, participation, engagement, and positive student outcomes in expanded learning, summer learning, enrichment, and out -of-school time programs • Coordinates summer learning opportunities across district teams and supports summer school in collaboration with school sites and district departments • Directs districtwide oversight of the Navigate360 Volunteer Management System, including volunteer screening processes, compliance monitoring, background checks, training support, reporting systems, cross -functional communication, approval, and implementat ion fidelity across all school sites • Oversees Champions before - and after -school care programming to ensure quality service delivery, operational consistency, student safety, and alignment with district expectations • Maintains data- driven standards and accountability systems to qualitatively and quantitatively assess program quality, effectiveness, participation, and student impact • Analyzes program data and operational outcomes to identify trends, inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and maximize student success • Determines program needs and strategically allocates resources to maximize operational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and budget utilization • Develops, monitors, and manages program budgets and funding allocations to ensure compliance and sustainability • Oversees staff responsible for expanded learning programming during the academic year and summer months • Hires, supervises, coaches, develops, evaluates, and holds assigned staff accountable for performance, professionalism, and high- quality service delivery • Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with schools, district departments, community organizations, higher education institutions, foundations, and governmental agencies to increase access to expanded learning opportunities • Partners with The Opportunity Project and community organizations to strengthen program infrastructure, expand student participation, and support continuous quality improvement systems • Communicates effectively with students, families, school leaders, district staff, community partners, and stakeholders regarding expanded learning opportunities, systems, and services • Represents the district at committee, regional, state, and national meetings related to expanded learning, student supports, youth development, and social -emotional learning initiatives • Maintains current knowledge of state and federal laws, policies, regulations, and compliance requirements related to expanded learning programs, volunteer systems, student services, and out -of-school time programming • Performs other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned Customer Contacts: ● Internal: District leadership, school principals and site staff, district departments (academics, budget, talent, operations), and assigned expanded learning team members. ● External : Students and families, The Opportunity Project and OST providers, community organizations and foundations, higher education partners, employers, vendors (Navigate360, Champions), and local and state agencies. Supervisory Responsibility: • Program Manager, Expanded Learning, Network Expanded Learning Coordinator , Expanded Learning Coordinators (4) Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.  • Regular office environment, including frequent use of email and extended periods of sitting • Must be mobile to attend events and meetings, including some evenings and weekends • Travel between sites and to external meetings is required • Normal effort, with occasional lifting of light items Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can al so direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114- 6131.