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Program Development Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start

• Early Education Programs/Early Education Services (26-10190)
• Banning/Beaumount
• at Riverside County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 10/19/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/28/2026 Contact Karli Orona (951) 826-6866 Number of Openings 1

Salary Pay Range Bachelor's Degree:

$96,000

• $125,940 Annually

• Master's Degree:

  $98,688
• $129,420

Annually Add'l Salary Info Doctorate Degree:

$98,688

• $129,420 Annually, plus $1,200 Annual Stipend Length of Work Year 222 Days/12 Months Employment Type Full Time Recruitment Number 26-10190 Location Banning, Beaumont Ave, and Beaumont 8th Head Start Department Early Education Programs (Head Start/Early Head Start) Division Early Education Services Hours Monday
• Friday 8:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. (Hours Subject to Change) Position Type Management
• This is a categorically funded position.

About the Employer The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. Job Summary Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The job of Program Development Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start, is designed for the purpose/s of monitoring and technical assistance to child development programs and training of multiple sites and/or programs. This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. This is a categorically funded position. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in child development programs required. At least three (3) years of administrative or supervisory experience which would demonstrate exposure and utilization of required skills, knowledge, and abilities in performing job-related duties and responsibilities required. Kind/type of experience as related to described duties and responsibilities will be considered.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in childhood development or closely related field required. Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

• Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs (Refer to Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for Program Director Permit.)
• Valid California Driver's License may be required You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Bachelor's degree in childhood development or closely related field. Master's degree desirable. Must attach transcript

• Diploma copies will not be accepted) Credential Copy (Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs (Refer to Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for Program Director Permit.

)) Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.) Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience) Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in child development programs required. At least three (3) years of administrative or supervisory experience which would demonstrate exposure and utilization of required skills, knowledge, and abilities in performing job-related duties and responsibilities required. Kind/type of experience as related to described duties and responsibilities will be considered.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in childhood development or closely related field required. Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES

• Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs (Refer to Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for Program Director Permit.)
• Valid California Driver's License may be required You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Bachelor's degree in childhood development or closely related field. Master's degree desirable. Must attach transcript

• Diploma copies will not be accepted) Credential Copy (Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs (Refer to Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for Program Director Permit.

)) Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.) Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience) Comments and Other Information

• RECRUITMENT PROCESS

•

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING

Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications

WILL NOT

be considered.

• If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
• As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of

COVID-19

vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.

Fringe Benefits:

All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator:

Hector Alegria, Ed.

D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504

Coordinator:

Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Comments and Other Information

• RECRUITMENT PROCESS

•

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING

Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications

WILL NOT

be considered.

• If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
• As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.

5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work, in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License (if required), physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB clearance, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of

COVID-19

vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.

Fringe Benefits:

All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator:

Hector Alegria, Ed.

D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504

Coordinator:

Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Links Related To This Job RCOE Homepage View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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