Project Specialist, Biliteracy (ID 2446) - REPOST at San Diego County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join our amazing team! </strong><br />The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization <br />that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. <br />We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, <br />offer great <a href="https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe#fs-panel-26288">employee benefits</a>, and professional growth opportunities! </p> <hr /> <p>The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a <strong>Project Specialist, Biliteracy</strong> for the Multilingual Education and Global Achievement Department (MEGA) of the Learning and Leadership Services Division. The Project Specialist for Literacy, will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide bilingual language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students, and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">This position is grant funded through June 2026.</p> <p>This position is full-time and will offer the certificated management benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalSTRS state retirement system.</p> <p>The Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA) team provides innovative, high-quality programmatic, leadership, and professional learning services to schools and districts that are grounded in evidence-based practices. MEGA develops systems-thinking educators and leaders who strategically build capacity within their organizations to ensure equity and access, and improve outcomes for all students, but especially students who are American Indian/Native American, multilingual, English Learners, AND immigrants/refugees.</p>
Requirements / Qualifications
The Project Specialist, Biliteracy, will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students, and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in variety of classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings, including bilingual programs. This position will facilitate assistance for schools and districts being served by the Project ARISE (Accelerating Reading Intervention for Systemic Excellence) grant across California, especially in settings with multilingual students/English learners. Accordingly, candidates with expertise in bilingualism and biliteracy are preferred, while any experience supporting dual language teachers and other bilingual program settings will also be deemed valuable. This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience in an educational setting. Required experience includes proven success designing and conducting professional learning sessions, in a variety of educational settings, particularly in high poverty, high needs schools with diverse student populations.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: • Valid California Teaching Credential • Preferred: BLCAD or other bilingual authorization To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: • Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position • Letter of Introduction • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year • Copy of valid teaching credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing • Copy of valid BCLAD or other bilingual authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or copy of Certificate of Eligibility) • Copy of transcript verifying bachelor's degree or higher in education, education administration, or other closely related field
Requirements / Qualifications
The Project Specialist, Biliteracy, will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students, and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in variety of classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings, including bilingual programs. This position will facilitate assistance for schools and districts being served by the Project ARISE (Accelerating Reading Intervention for Systemic Excellence) grant across California, especially in settings with multilingual students/English learners. Accordingly, candidates with expertise in bilingualism and biliteracy are preferred, while any experience supporting dual language teachers and other bilingual program settings will also be deemed valuable. This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience in an educational setting. Required experience includes proven success designing and conducting professional learning sessions, in a variety of educational settings, particularly in high poverty, high needs schools with diverse student populations.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: • Valid California Teaching Credential • Preferred: BLCAD or other bilingual authorization To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: • Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position • Letter of Introduction • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year • Copy of valid teaching credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing • Copy of valid BCLAD or other bilingual authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or copy of Certificate of Eligibility) • Copy of transcript verifying bachelor's degree or higher in education, education administration, or other closely related field
Comments and Other Information
*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal-opportunity employer.
Comments and Other Information
*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal-opportunity employer.
Application Deadline
8/31/2023 10:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
8/15/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management M35: $438.22 - $532.68 daily rate
Length of Work Year
214 days, 12months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
SDCOE Main Campus, 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego
ID
2446