Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services at Contra Costa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement – from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools or designee, this position will provide leadership to the Educational Services Department in the development and delivery of support services to districts, schools and other educational agencies to improve student achievement and implement State policy. Responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with local district administrators. This position has the responsibility to plan, organize, control and direct the operations and activities of the CCCOE Educational Services Department including Curriculum and Instruction, educational technology, school and district program improvement, coordinate and direct personnel, resources, curriculum, communications, information, fiscal functions, business partnerships and professional development; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. It is also responsible for regional programs including Title III/English Learner Specialists and California Preschool Instructional Network, and for providing oversight of state-funded grants including the Comprehensive Literary State Development and Reading Instruction and Intervention grants.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Successful applicants will possess the following education and experience: • Strong leadership skills with staff, school districts, and schools in the community • Knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction development, district improvement and LCAPS • Any combination equivalent to: Master’s Degree in education or related field required (Doctorate Degree preferred), and eight years administrative experience working with educational programs and services. • Valid Driver’s license • Valid Administrative Services Credential
Please submit the following required documents with your EDJOIN application in PDF format: • Resume • A personal letter of introduction, outlining your education, training and experience in Educational Services and your interest in this position • Three letters of recommendation, dated within last year
Successful applicants will possess the following education and experience: • Strong leadership skills with staff, school districts, and schools in the community • Knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction development, district improvement and LCAPS • Any combination equivalent to: Master’s Degree in education or related field required (Doctorate Degree preferred), and eight years administrative experience working with educational programs and services. • Valid Driver’s license • Valid Administrative Services Credential
Please submit the following required documents with your EDJOIN application in PDF format: • Resume • A personal letter of introduction, outlining your education, training and experience in Educational Services and your interest in this position • Three letters of recommendation, dated within last year
Comments and Other Information
The following questions are included in the on-line application and those applications that do not have answers included will not be considered. See below:
1. Please describe your experience with and knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction development.
2. Please describe your experience with and knowledge of district improvement and Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs).
3. Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program, and student populations, including equity initiatives.
Please see detailed job description and benefit information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
The following questions are included in the on-line application and those applications that do not have answers included will not be considered. See below:
1. Please describe your experience with and knowledge of Curriculum and Instruction development.
2. Please describe your experience with and knowledge of district improvement and Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs).
3. Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program, and student populations, including equity initiatives.
Please see detailed job description and benefit information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.