Executive Director, Special Education Innovation at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Executive Director of Special Education Innovation is responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise in enhancing and aligning special education services across Alameda County, spanning from infants to transition-aged youth. Leveraging extensive knowledge in Special Education practices, laws, and resources, the Executive Director envisions and directs initiatives to identify and address service, opportunity, and knowledge gaps that impede the success of the most vulnerable youth and those who serve them. Key responsibilities of this role include assessing needs and devising county-wide solutions, identifying opportunities, and establishing systems and structures to address challenges across the areas of strategic planning, capacity-building, resource alignment, interagency collaboration, program and school design and implementation. Serves as an advisor to school districts and the Superintendent's Leadership Team. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: Valid California Teaching Commission recognized credential (required) Valid Administrative Credential (required) Master’s degree in Education (required) Doctorate (preferred) Minimum ten (10) years educational experience at a county, SELPA, district office or similar organization leading effective special education programming Successful experience as a district special education director or school principal is strongly preferred. Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: Valid California Teaching Commission recognized credential (required) Valid Administrative Credential (required) Master’s degree in Education (required) Doctorate (preferred) Minimum ten (10) years educational experience at a county, SELPA, district office or similar organization leading effective special education programming Successful experience as a district special education director or school principal is strongly preferred. Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
Please ONLY attach the requested documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
Please ONLY attach the requested documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Application Deadline
4/12/2024 1:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/22/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$166,920.00 - $188,455.00 Annually
$166,920.00 - $188,455.00 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$166,920.00 Starting Salary (5-Steps/MGMT to $188,455.00) In addition to salary: Monthly Master Degree Stipend $1,500/annual | Doctoral Degree Stipend $2,500/annual.
Length of Work Year
221
Employment Type
Full Time
# Positions available by FTE
1 @ 1.0 FTE
Medical Benefits:
Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental or Vision
Salary Range
$166,920.00 - $188,455.00 annually