Project Director II- Special Projects STEM (grant funded) at Los Angeles County Office Of Education

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

12/16/2024 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

12/10/2024

Contact

Adriana Hernandez

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$11,251 - $13,162 Monthly

Length of Work Year

12 months-245 days

Employment Type

Full Time

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

The Project Director II, Special Projects- STEM will oversee, monitor, and implement special projects within the STEM Mathematics and Science. In this role, the Project Director II will provide leadership and strategic direction for initiatives, focusing on curriculum embedded performance tasks, inquiry-based pedagogy, enhancing teacher leadership, professional development, and family and community engagement in math, science, and computer science. The Project Director II will collaborate closely with the State Board of Education, the California Department of Education (CDE), and other County Offices of Education to manage budgets, market and outreach to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to identify participating educators and educational partners, coordinate and manage grant-related deliverables, support the creation of professional learning materials, and schedule as well as deliver training and technical assistance to partner educators. Additionally, they will capture and analyze data to monitor and support program evaluation. The Project Director II must have expertise in developing both formative and summative performance assessment, coupled with a deep understanding of inquiry-driven pedagogy and experience in large-scale project management. This role involves making critical decisions that influence the goals, structure, and administration of educational programs in schools and LEAs. The Project Director II will also collaborate with internal LACOE, the California Department of Education, the State Board of Education, grant administrators, and LEA administrators and staff. This position is crucial in advancing STEM education by ensuring the successful execution of these key initiatives, ultimately preparing students for college and career success. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: Five or more years of comprehensive, directly related and progressive educational administrative experiences in public school setting as a site, district, or county office administrator. Professional development experience is required. Education: A Master’s degree or higher in education from an institution of higher learning accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 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 and with full English Learner authorization (CLAD, BCLAD or equivalent). and • Possess and maintain a valid clear administrative credential.

In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin.