Deputy Chief of Schools (MAN-417.1) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for college and careers. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet different student needs in a district that reflects the diversity of our city and state. Become a Sacramento City Unified employee and join a team committed to Sacramento’s future. We approach each day with creativity and passion, knowing that the young lives we inspire are Sacramento’s next generation of leaders. Join us. You’ll love your inspiring career in the heart of Sacramento.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the Deputy Chief of Schools is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the planning, integration, implementation of leadership development with site leaders, including but not limited to, the Instructional Assistant Superintendents, Enrollment Center, Student Hearing and Placement, and Student Support and Health Services. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendents to ensure the effective operation of the academic program by delivering, managing and supporting all resources essential to increasing student achievement and providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the highest quality educational programs and services.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a master’s degree in education and seven years increasingly responsible for managing within a complex educational organization, as well as experience teaching urban youth and/or coaching, teaching, and mentoring educators for a minimum of five years. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance; and Administrative Services Credential.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a master’s degree in education and seven years increasingly responsible for managing within a complex educational organization, as well as experience teaching urban youth and/or coaching, teaching, and mentoring educators for a minimum of five years. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance; and Administrative Services Credential.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information:
- Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and expected completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible))
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted)
- Resume (current and up-to-date)
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Mary Hardin Young) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Mary Hardin Young) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements (including credentials) must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Application Deadline
9/7/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/25/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$161,909 - $202,885 Annually
$161,909 - $202,885 Annually
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time
Location(s):
5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824
Position Status
Clear
Hours per Day
8
Days per Week
5
FTE
1.0
Funding Source
General