Literacy Education and Language Development Specialist

Literacy Education and Language Development Specialist at Santa Clara County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 7/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/30/2026 Contact HR Recruitment Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $112,600.80

• $143,710.

56 Annually Add'l Salary Info Pay dependent on experience Length of Work Year 12 Months / 260 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision of an assigned coordinator, the Literacy Development and Language Education Specialist performs specialized duties to support the planning, implementation, and assessment of staff development. This role focuses on the areas of English Language Arts (ELA), literacy, and English Language Development (ELD) in alignment with State and Federal mandates, district/school needs, and the requirements of the California Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) and the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training (LCRSET) Grant Program. The Specialist engages in a wide range of professional administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of literacy and language initiatives. Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master's degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor' s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in literacy and language development, or related field and five (5) years of teaching experience, working with diverse communities, which includes at least one (1) year of experience facilitating professional development. Some administrative experience preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Valid California driver's license
• Applicants enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential Program may be considered.

• ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• Please only attach the following materials to your application:
• Cover letter (signed)
• Professional resume
• Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor
• Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire)
• Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC)
• Copy of a valid California driver's license

PLEASE NOTE

• Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract.
• At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date. While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org. Santa Clara County Office of Education Human Resources 1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264 San Jose, CA 95131

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HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor' s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in literacy and language development, or related field and five (5) years of teaching experience, working with diverse communities, which includes at least one (1) year of experience facilitating professional development. Some administrative experience preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential
• Valid California driver's license
• Applicants enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential Program may be considered.

• ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• Please only attach the following materials to your application:
• Cover letter (signed)
• Professional resume
• Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor
• Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire)
• Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC)
• Copy of a valid California driver's license

PLEASE NOTE

• Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract.
• At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date. While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org. Santa Clara County Office of Education Human Resources 1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264 San Jose, CA 95131

Email:

HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org Comments and Other Information

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS

: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources Life insurance and long-term disability coverage California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays) Tuition Reimbursement Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits .

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: HR Recruitment (408) 453-6848 HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment , please contact: Kanika D. White, Ed.

D. Associate Superintendent

• Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 kwhite@sccoe.

org Comments and Other Information

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS

: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources Life insurance and long-term disability coverage California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays) Tuition Reimbursement Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits .

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: HR Recruitment (408) 453-6848 HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment , please contact: Kanika D. White, Ed.

D. Associate Superintendent

• Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 kwhite@sccoe.

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