POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position of Executive Director, Alternative Education is responsible for the planning, implementing, directing, and administering of the Alternative Education Program and other programs related to students determined to be at-risk; serving as a resource on curriculum and program operations to school personnel, the Board, and other districts; and maintaining staffing to ensure that the program objectives are achieved within budget. The position supervises principals, teachers, instructional aids, clerical staff and related subject matter professionals. General administrative direction is provided by the Associate Superintendent, responsible for division operations. This position is designated as a Certificated Management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of successful public school teaching experience is required. A minimum of three (3) years of successful secondary administrative experience in a comprehensive public school setting, or at a district or county office level is required. Teaching and administrative experience at the principal level in an alternative education program is preferred. Experience providing leadership for curriculum and categorical programs, and experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is preferred. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Education or related field from an accredited College/University required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution, in a related field preferred.

These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination. *********************************************************************** 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, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)* 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: CERTIFICATES: •Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration •Valid California Driver’s License

• Credential Copy (Valid California Teaching and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two original signed letters of recommendation are required to be dated within the last two years prior to the date of submission. Electronic or unsigned letters are not acceptable. One letter from a supervisor is preferred but not required)
• Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)