Director- Lead to Literacy at Napa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) is a public agency that provides academic services and enrichment opportunities for students, teachers and the community, as well as critical business services for school districts. NCOE partners with the five public school districts in Napa County on a variety of programs and issues. NCOE also operates numerous federal and state grants including a robust AmeriCorps program and state-wide projects supporting Special Education students. NCOE's Early Childhood Services program is a leader in inclusive classroom structures. To learn more about working at NCOE, please visit: https://napacoe.org/careers/
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Continuous Improvement and Academic Support (CIAS) with the Napa County Office of Education (NCOE), the Director will oversee the implementation of a special pilot related to California’s Comprehensive Literacy Development Grant. The Director will be responsible for the leadership and management of NCOE’s “Literacy to Lead” project, coordinating technical assistance, training, and evaluation processes for selected Local Education Agencies (LEAs) throughout California. The intent of this three year pilot project is to improve literacy outcomes for students, particularly those with disabilities in grades 6-12. The Director will support partner County Offices of Education (COE) and school districts with the development of leadership and implementation teams that will work toward culture shifts, long-term project sustainability, and system improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will oversee and coordinate the comprehensive needs assessment process and the creation, implementation, and monitoring of literacy action plans with participating LEAs. The Director will also be responsible for supervising the collection, management, and sharing of data, including student assessments and teacher/parent surveys; engaging educators in professional development and coaching activities; working with participating LEAs to involve families and caregivers in literacy learning opportunities; and working towards program sustainability through the institutionalization of effective systems and practices. This position can be located remotely or at NCOE’s Petaluma office; occasional travel to NCOE’s Napa office and other local regions around the state will be required. Under general direction, employees in this classification make decisions of significant impact or consequence, using initiative and resourcefulness in interpreting established policies, goals and objectives. Employees in this classification also assign, coordinate, supervise and e
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
• Possess an advanced degree or credential in a related field, and/or three years of administrative experience coordinating large scale technical assistance systems and administration of programs. • Experience working with secondary literacy programs and interventions; experience working in special education programs. • Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisorial skills. • Ability to organize, collaboratively implement, and evaluate deliverables for large scale projects. • Possess leadership skills in planning, setting agendas, and coordinating/conducting meetings/trainings and facilitation of groups. • Ability to initiate, systematize, execute, and complete work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines. • Experience with collecting, managing, visualizing, interpreting, and presenting data and evidence to a variety of educational community members and for program reporting.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including public speaking and report development. • Effectively handle interpersonal interaction at all levels and handle sensitive interpersonal situations. • Interpret and apply policies and procedures independently; use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist. • Ability to develop and conduct professional development events using principles of adult learning. • Possess working knowledge of implementation science as applied to education, Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and Response to Intervention (RTI). • Possess an understanding of culturally responsive practice and pedagogy and equitable educational systems that serve all students. • Experience working with a range of clientele in education initiatives. • Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data and make accurate projections. • Possess strong computer skills with knowledge of a range of software programs and learning platforms; experience working with learning management system(s) highly desirable. • Ability to travel throughout California and stay overnight(s). • Valid California Driver’s License. - Proof of completed Covid Vaccine
- Health (Must provide proof of Full COVID vaccination)
• Possess an advanced degree or credential in a related field, and/or three years of administrative experience coordinating large scale technical assistance systems and administration of programs. • Experience working with secondary literacy programs and interventions; experience working in special education programs. • Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisorial skills. • Ability to organize, collaboratively implement, and evaluate deliverables for large scale projects. • Possess leadership skills in planning, setting agendas, and coordinating/conducting meetings/trainings and facilitation of groups. • Ability to initiate, systematize, execute, and complete work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines. • Experience with collecting, managing, visualizing, interpreting, and presenting data and evidence to a variety of educational community members and for program reporting.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including public speaking and report development. • Effectively handle interpersonal interaction at all levels and handle sensitive interpersonal situations. • Interpret and apply policies and procedures independently; use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist. • Ability to develop and conduct professional development events using principles of adult learning. • Possess working knowledge of implementation science as applied to education, Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and Response to Intervention (RTI). • Possess an understanding of culturally responsive practice and pedagogy and equitable educational systems that serve all students. • Experience working with a range of clientele in education initiatives. • Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data and make accurate projections. • Possess strong computer skills with knowledge of a range of software programs and learning platforms; experience working with learning management system(s) highly desirable. • Ability to travel throughout California and stay overnight(s). • Valid California Driver’s License. - Proof of completed Covid Vaccine
- Health (Must provide proof of Full COVID vaccination)
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete the online application and scan/attach the required documents to your online application, which includes the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation may also be mailed to:
Human Resources
RE: Director, CIAS Department
2121 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559
Should applicants have any difficulties with the application process or need assistance, please email Humanresources@napacoe.org or call (707) 265-2352.
Napa County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. State and federal law and Napa County Office of Education policy prohibit discrimination or sexual harassment toward students or staff during any educational activity. Napa County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or the employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vocational; Educational Act. For information concerning the complaint procedure, call (707) 253-6824.
Comments and Other Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete the online application and scan/attach the required documents to your online application, which includes the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation may also be mailed to:
Human Resources
RE: Director, CIAS Department
2121 Imola Avenue
Napa, CA 94559
Should applicants have any difficulties with the application process or need assistance, please email Humanresources@napacoe.org or call (707) 265-2352.
Napa County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. State and federal law and Napa County Office of Education policy prohibit discrimination or sexual harassment toward students or staff during any educational activity. Napa County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or the employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vocational; Educational Act. For information concerning the complaint procedure, call (707) 253-6824.
Application Deadline
10/8/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/10/2021
Contact
Human Resources
(707) 253-6818
(707) 253-6818
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$112,195.20 to $130,686.40 per year with future steps to $152,836.80
Length of Work Year
Full-Time, 5 days per week, 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time