Director, Continuous Improvement at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Senior Director, District Support and Leadership, direct, plan and coordinate activities that support Differentiated Assistance to Santa Cruz County LEAs. Support Differentiated Assistance (DA) plan development and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) development. Collaborate within the Educational Services Division to develop and deliver professional development related to all elements of district plans. Provide services, and technical assistance to support the development of high-quality Differentiated Assistance that results in improved student achievement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a California Administrative Services Credential. Possession of a Master's Degree from an Accredited College or University with major coursework in Education or a related field. Four years of increasingly responsible teaching and/or coaching experience in K-12 classrooms. Three or more years as a school-level administrator. Three or more years as a district-level administrator.
To complete the application process, the following items will be needed. 1) A completed on-line SCCOE application at www.edjoin.org. 2) A letter describing personal qualifications, reasons for interest in the position. 3) Three letters of recommendation within the last 2 years.
- Administrative Services Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a California Administrative Services Credential. Possession of a Master's Degree from an Accredited College or University with major coursework in Education or a related field. Four years of increasingly responsible teaching and/or coaching experience in K-12 classrooms. Three or more years as a school-level administrator. Three or more years as a district-level administrator.
To complete the application process, the following items will be needed. 1) A completed on-line SCCOE application at www.edjoin.org. 2) A letter describing personal qualifications, reasons for interest in the position. 3) Three letters of recommendation within the last 2 years.
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. For medical, employee portion depends on the plan chosen. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Employee to pay CalSTRS portion of their retirement.
This is a fully in-person position and no option for remote work.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. For medical, employee portion depends on the plan chosen. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Employee to pay CalSTRS portion of their retirement.
This is a fully in-person position and no option for remote work.
Application Deadline
4/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/28/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$121,210 - $154,699 Annually
$121,210 - $154,699 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based on 2024-2025 salary schedule; MA stipend @ 3%; Doctorate stipend @ 2%.
Length of Work Year
221 days to begin July 1, 2025
Employment Type
Full Time