Program Development Specialist at San Diego Unified School District Print Application Deadline 10/5/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/21/2026 Contact SDUSD Classified Employment Classified Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 48.12 - 58.47 Per Hour Length of Work Year 11 Months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Development Specialist. This promotional/ open opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Program Development Specialist will conduct research on potential grant/funding sources, reform strategies, and government initiatives; prepare or assist in preparing grant proposals and business plans for assigned programs.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location:

Nursing and Wellness Department - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103.

Work Schedule:

11 months per year / 40 hours per week. This position is paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade 058. The Program Development Specialist within the Nursing and Wellness Department will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of District wellness initiatives, with a primary focus on Employee Wellness and Staff Well-being. Responsibilities will include developing and coordinating health promotion and employee well-being initiatives, collaborating with District departments, school sites, and community partners, supporting communications and engagement strategies, and assisting with grant development, implementation, and evaluation. Additional areas of responsibility will include training and supporting Wellness Center Coordinators, monitoring and evaluating assigned wellness programs, and supporting implementation of Districtwide and school-based wellness initiatives.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful o View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a degree in education, liberal arts, business or public administration, or other appropriate field and three years of recent, related experience, preferably in educational program planning, including preparation of government documents and grant proposals. Graduate level coursework in education in the areas of curriculum or policy studies and statistics and research methods is desired.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application. Answer all supplemental questions. Attach proof of education.

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Requirements /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a degree in education, liberal arts, business or public administration, or other appropriate field and three years of recent, related experience, preferably in educational program planning, including preparation of government documents and grant proposals. Graduate level coursework in education in the areas of curriculum or policy studies and statistics and research methods is desired.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application. Answer all supplemental questions. Attach proof of education.

PLEASE REFER TO THE COMPLETE JOB POSTING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net Comments and Other Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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