Project Director III, College and Career/ AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) 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
THE POSITION: The Project Director III, CCR/AVID Unit shall provide the Unit’s leadership and overall coordination, including supervision of coordinators, support staff and certificated contract consultants, program budget management, technical, and functional supervision regarding College and Career Readiness and AVID. The Project Director III will plan, organize, develop and implement services for Local Education Agencies and monitor, evaluate and adjust support in response to client needs. The Project Director III for CCR/AVID will develop and monitor budgets, conduct professional development and serve as liaison with AVID Center.
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: Five or more years of comprehensive, directly related experience including at least five years of educational administrative experience in the specific project area at school, district and/or county level. Eligibility to serve as AVID District Director per AVID Center requirements (including completion of AVID District Leadership training). Experience as a staff developer for AVID Center Summer Institute, DIGITAL XP, ELEVATE and/or PATH training. Education: Equivalent to a Master’s degree in education or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.): • Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential • Possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Services Credential
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, letter of introduction, resume, copy of credentials (must attach credential with document number), and three current, dated, and signed letters of recommendation (written within the past 12 months) from administrators/supervisors by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
- Certificate Copy (• Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential - must attach credential with document number.)
- Credential Copy (• Possess and maintain a California Administrative Services Credential - must attach credential with document number.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current, dated and signed letters of recommendation)
- Other (Cover Letter)
- 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: Five or more years of comprehensive, directly related experience including at least five years of educational administrative experience in the specific project area at school, district and/or county level. Eligibility to serve as AVID District Director per AVID Center requirements (including completion of AVID District Leadership training). Experience as a staff developer for AVID Center Summer Institute, DIGITAL XP, ELEVATE and/or PATH training. Education: Equivalent to a Master’s degree in education or a closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.): • Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential • Possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Services Credential
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. Applicants are responsible for submitting a completed electronic employment application, letter of introduction, resume, copy of credentials (must attach credential with document number), and three current, dated, and signed letters of recommendation (written within the past 12 months) from administrators/supervisors by the deadline date. All required documents must be submitted electronically with your application. The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
- Certificate Copy (• Possess and maintain a valid California Teaching Credential - must attach credential with document number.)
- Credential Copy (• Possess and maintain a California Administrative Services Credential - must attach credential with document number.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 current, dated and signed letters of recommendation)
- Other (Cover Letter)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
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
Under Superintendent Policy 4060, COVID-19 Vaccination, the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) requires that all LACOE employees, including substitute employees, temporary office workers, hourly/part-time employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. An individual is considered “fully vaccinated” when at least two weeks have passed since that individual’s receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. LACOE will consider requests for accommodations (exemptions) made by individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical reasons and/or sincerely held religious beliefs, subject to the interactive process.
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
7/22/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/1/2022
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
(a) $126,048 (b) $131,088 (c) $136,332 (d) $141,792 (e) $147,468
Length of Work Year
Twelve months. Duty year is July 1- June 30.
Employment Type
Full Time