Assistant Principal, Court and Community Schools at San Mateo County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County, located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. We work closely with many partners to meet the needs of the whole child and create a supportive county that serves all learners ages 0-22. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; and • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities, and planning. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. If that sounds like you, please consider a career at SMCOE. If you would like to learn more about the organization and its programs, please visit our website: smcoe.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in education or related field • Experience working with and supporting students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, and students living in poverty in their efforts to improve educational outcomes • Experience as a site administrator and/or district office administrator in a middle or high school preferred • Teaching experience in grades 6-12 level preferred LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Clear Administrative Services Credential This position may require employees to travel locally, and specifically, employees must be able get themselves to different locations during their workday. Employees will be responsible for ensuring that they can timely move between locations during their workday either via driving themselves with a valid driver’s license or using other modes of transportation, including a ride hailing service, taking a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, etc.
Apply on line at EDJOIN at http://www.edjoin.org A complete application package consists of: • Application • Cover letter • Resume • Three (3) recent letters of recommendation dated within the last year All items must be received for a candidate to be considered for employment. Incomplete or late documents will not receive consideration.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in education or related field • Experience working with and supporting students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, and students living in poverty in their efforts to improve educational outcomes • Experience as a site administrator and/or district office administrator in a middle or high school preferred • Teaching experience in grades 6-12 level preferred LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Clear Administrative Services Credential This position may require employees to travel locally, and specifically, employees must be able get themselves to different locations during their workday. Employees will be responsible for ensuring that they can timely move between locations during their workday either via driving themselves with a valid driver’s license or using other modes of transportation, including a ride hailing service, taking a taxi, carpooling, bicycling, etc.
Apply on line at EDJOIN at http://www.edjoin.org A complete application package consists of: • Application • Cover letter • Resume • Three (3) recent letters of recommendation dated within the last year All items must be received for a candidate to be considered for employment. Incomplete or late documents will not receive consideration.
Comments and Other Information
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate will be considered for employment.
• Reference checks for will be conducted.
• The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• All materials in the applicant’s file become SMCOE property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
• SMCOE may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
• The SMCOE desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with the law. The SMCOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, natural origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics, gender, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or recruitment and employment.
Comments and Other Information
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate will be considered for employment.
• Reference checks for will be conducted.
• The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• All materials in the applicant’s file become SMCOE property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
• SMCOE may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
• The SMCOE desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with the law. The SMCOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, natural origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics, gender, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or recruitment and employment.
Application Deadline
5/9/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/29/2025
Contact
Michael Pappas
(650) 802-5382
(650) 802-5382
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$144,756 - $181,044 Annually
$144,756 - $181,044 Annually
Length of Work Year
230 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Employee medical benefits, employee dental benefits, life insurance; other benefit options are available