Project Director I- Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
Project Director I - Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program provides overall vision, external representation, and management of the HTYPE Demonstration Program. The Project Director I leads the continued growth of the human trafficking prevention portfolio in selected school districts, while positioning the organization to expand its programs throughout Los Angeles County and potentially statewide. The Project Director I will work closely with non-profit partners, the Board of Supervisors, county community agencies, and law enforcement agencies, and other internal LACOE departments to publicly represent HTYPE while ensuring strict adherence to ethical, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed principles. The Project Director I will have substantive programmatic experience and in-depth knowledge of human trafficking prevention education. The Project Director I cultivates high-value relationships with a wide variety of external stakeholders in Los Angeles and beyond, including the Office of the District Attorney, Board of Supervisors, individual philanthropists, the business community, and foundations. The Project Director I will also participate in advocacy work and represent LACOE’s HTYPE Program at various anti-trafficking committees and coalitions, ensuring that LACOE’s HTYPE profile and reputation is enhanced within the global anti-human trafficking community. The Project Director I also oversees the design and implementation of high-quality human trafficking and prevention programming and the development of a new Human Trafficking School Safety Plan. Under administrative direction, the Project Director I makes decisions of critical consequence, impacting daily operations of a school district/charter organization, and the implementation and revision of established policies and procedures; may provide technical and functional supervision of professional, technical, and clerical personnel; meets most frequently with Superintend
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: • 10+ years of professional experience with 6 years of experience in human trafficking and/or other programs focused on social services, human rights, or gender-based violence Education: • Master’s degree in social work, gender studies, human rights, criminal justice, public health, or other relevant social science discipline LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (must attach credential with document number): Possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Services Credential. A valid K-12 California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services Credential is desirable.
Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials, and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application.
- Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Administrative Services Credential. A valid K-12 California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services Credential is desirable. Must attach credential with document number.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current, dated and signed letters of recommendation.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: • 10+ years of professional experience with 6 years of experience in human trafficking and/or other programs focused on social services, human rights, or gender-based violence Education: • Master’s degree in social work, gender studies, human rights, criminal justice, public health, or other relevant social science discipline LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (must attach credential with document number): Possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Services Credential. A valid K-12 California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services Credential is desirable.
Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of credentials, and three current, dated and signed letters of recommendation by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application.
- Credential Copy (Possess and maintain a valid Administrative Services Credential. A valid K-12 California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services Credential is desirable. Must attach credential with document number.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current, dated and signed letters of recommendation.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
2/12/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/1/2020
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$113,160 - $132,384
Length of Work Year
Twelve months. Duty year is July 1-June 30.
Employment Type
Full Time