Director – Early Learning Programs and Services at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Director of Early Learning Programs and Support is a management position with responsibility for planning, program evaluation, compliance, and advocacy for current and future MCOE needs in Early Education. This position ensures coordination in communications, resources, fiscal functions, administrative services and personnel to assure smooth and efficient activities leading to quality support programs, student learning, program growth, and community collaboration. Positions at this level are required to inspire professional growth of staff, develop and maintain program procedures, department systems, efficient work standards, and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in early education, public health, business or closely related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience working in job related early learning and education support programs including three (3) years supervising and managing multiple program staff.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) copy of transcripts or degree 5) any related certifications Upon hire, must provide: TB clearance Official Transcripts DMV Driver Record Printout Proof of auto insurance
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in early education, public health, business or closely related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience working in job related early learning and education support programs including three (3) years supervising and managing multiple program staff.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) resume 3) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) 4) copy of transcripts or degree 5) any related certifications Upon hire, must provide: TB clearance Official Transcripts DMV Driver Record Printout Proof of auto insurance
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
5/10/2024 7:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/24/2024
Contact
Tricia Ellis
209-381-6622
209-381-6622
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$151,881 - $170,935 Annually
$151,881 - $170,935 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$12,657 - $14,245 monthly based on the 2023-2024 Classified Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary Schedule (CMSC)
Length of Work Year
12 months per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
LOCATION
MERCED CA
HOURS
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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