Specialist-Youth Truth at Sonoma County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage, support, and empower our region’s 40 public school districts. Together, these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64,000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe, supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they belong. SCOE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on gender, color, race, ancestry, creed, religion, national origin, age, handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position supports schools and districts in providing analysis of student data and implementation of best practices to address inequality gaps in school culture. Applicants should have strong quantitative analytical skills as well as foundational knowledge of adult learning theory and coaching. The Specialist in School Culture and Equity will have demonstrated success in three areas: 1.) Data analysis and translation of findings into action at the site and district level. They will lead efforts to create custom reports for school sites that highlight findings from multiple data sources pointing to inequitable outcomes and then propose best practices to address inequitable outcomes. They will work closely with other departments within SCOE to coordinate, combine and align efforts to address inequitable outcomes visible in other data. 2.) Survey implementation. Lead efforts to promote the YouthTruth survey, including enrollment of districts, tracking of implementation, and coordination with community partners. 3.) Grant writing. Identify funding opportunities and complete grants to improve school culture for sites and districts. The Specialist is expected to remain current with educational research connected to school culture. The Specialist will also collaborate with community organizations and department members on school culture related projects. Education: -Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required. Experience: -In administrative positions with progressively increasing responsibility and professional experience in the field of education. -In staff development and/or in-service training experience. Credentials: -Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services is required. -Appropriate valid California Administrative Services credential or enrollment in a program to pursue one is preferred.
A complete on-line application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm the final filing date. 1. A completed on-line Edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and reason(s) for interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) 4. A copy of a valid California Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential and a valid California Administrative Services Credential if applicable 5. A Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
This position supports schools and districts in providing analysis of student data and implementation of best practices to address inequality gaps in school culture. Applicants should have strong quantitative analytical skills as well as foundational knowledge of adult learning theory and coaching. The Specialist in School Culture and Equity will have demonstrated success in three areas: 1.) Data analysis and translation of findings into action at the site and district level. They will lead efforts to create custom reports for school sites that highlight findings from multiple data sources pointing to inequitable outcomes and then propose best practices to address inequitable outcomes. They will work closely with other departments within SCOE to coordinate, combine and align efforts to address inequitable outcomes visible in other data. 2.) Survey implementation. Lead efforts to promote the YouthTruth survey, including enrollment of districts, tracking of implementation, and coordination with community partners. 3.) Grant writing. Identify funding opportunities and complete grants to improve school culture for sites and districts. The Specialist is expected to remain current with educational research connected to school culture. The Specialist will also collaborate with community organizations and department members on school culture related projects. Education: -Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required. Experience: -In administrative positions with progressively increasing responsibility and professional experience in the field of education. -In staff development and/or in-service training experience. Credentials: -Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services is required. -Appropriate valid California Administrative Services credential or enrollment in a program to pursue one is preferred.
A complete on-line application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm the final filing date. 1. A completed on-line Edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and reason(s) for interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) 4. A copy of a valid California Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential and a valid California Administrative Services Credential if applicable 5. A Resume
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements:
-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation
records check must be received by SCOE, prior to employment.
-TB testing will be required upon employment.
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements:
-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation
records check must be received by SCOE, prior to employment.
-TB testing will be required upon employment.