Executive Director, Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion at San Mateo County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

10/5/2020 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
9/11/2020
Contact
Lori Musso
(650) 802-5381
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$138,396-$173,088 (prorated for full-time equivalency)
Length of Work Year
230 Days (adjusted for late start)
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County, located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. We work closely with many partners to meet the needs of the whole child and create a supportive county that serves all learners ages 0-22. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; and • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities, and planning. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. If that sounds like you, please consider a career at SMCOE. If you would like to learn more about the organization and its programs, please visit our website: smcoe.org.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY The Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion will oversee and advance efforts to increase organization-wide commitment and alignment to SMCOE’s anti-racist paradigm and provide leadership that works to dismantle educational inequities that exist locally, regionally, and across the state. The qualified candidate exemplifies trauma-informed and empathic leadership and has experience working as part of a team that has changed outcomes for youth who have been historically underserved by the education and other systems. The candidate will further demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can meet high expectations and achieve educational outcomes that can lead to future success. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in job-related area • Master’s degree in job-related area • Three (3) years of job-related experience in education, higher education, adult education, or in organizations that directly partner with education • Site, district, or executive-level leadership preferred • Experience coordinating programs and services for culturally-linguistically diverse students and working effectively with students, teachers, and administrators at all levels • Experience leading equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or cultural competency initiatives • Experience working with state or regional educational equity initiatives or state curriculum/instruction projects • Experience in leading data-driven decision-making LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Administrative Services Credential required (or willing to pursue) • Valid California Driver’s license

Procedure for Applying: • Apply online using EDJOIN • A complete application package consists of an application, a cover letter, a resume, and three recent letters of recommendation within the last year. All items must be received prior to the closing date in order to receive consideration for an interview. Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.


      JOB SUMMARY The Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion will oversee and advance efforts to increase organization-wide commitment and alignment to SMCOE’s anti-racist paradigm and provide leadership that works to dismantle educational inequities that exist locally, regionally, and across the state. The qualified candidate exemplifies trauma-informed and empathic leadership and has experience working as part of a team that has changed outcomes for youth who have been historically underserved by the education and other systems. The candidate will further demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can meet high expectations and achieve educational outcomes that can lead to future success. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in job-related area • Master’s degree in job-related area • Three (3) years of job-related experience in education, higher education, adult education, or in organizations that directly partner with education • Site, district, or executive-level leadership preferred • Experience coordinating programs and services for culturally-linguistically diverse students and working effectively with students, teachers, and administrators at all levels • Experience leading equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or cultural competency initiatives • Experience working with state or regional educational equity initiatives or state curriculum/instruction projects • Experience in leading data-driven decision-making LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Administrative Services Credential required (or willing to pursue) • Valid California Driver’s license

      Procedure for Applying: • Apply online using EDJOIN • A complete application package consists of an application, a cover letter, a resume, and three recent letters of recommendation within the last year. All items must be received prior to the closing date in order to receive consideration for an interview. Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.

          Comments and Other Information

          Application Information & Selection Process: • Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed, evaluated, and considered for an interview. • Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. • Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted. • The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants. • All materials in the applicant’s file become SMCOE property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only. • SMCOE may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

          Comments and Other Information


          Application Information & Selection Process: • Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed, evaluated, and considered for an interview. • Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. • Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted. • The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants. • All materials in the applicant’s file become SMCOE property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only. • SMCOE may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.