Job Summary Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, provides on-site coaching, planning and support to community programs, districts and the Santa Clara County Office of Education Special Education programs with a continuum of innovation opportunities for children with special needs and disabilities, birth to 12th grade using evidenced based practices; supports programs to develop action plans based on root cause analysis, and provides professional development seminars to community programs, districts and the County Office Special Education programs across the state. 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education or closely related field, three years of special education/general education classroom experience in innovative settings coaching or teaching.
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements
• Valid Educational Specialist Instruction Credential
• Valid California driver's license
• Valid Program Director Child Development Permit or Administrative Credential
• 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

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Following the final filing date, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person panel interview tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2026. Scheduled dates are subject to change as deemed necessary by Human Resources. Candidates will be invited over email, using the email supplied within their EdJoin.org applications. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

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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