Director/Principal - County Community Schools 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 Director/Principal holds the educational vision for Alameda County Office of Education’s (ACOE) Community Schools, including programs designed for expelled, foster youth, and probation referred students. We are looking for an educational leader who possesses a deep commitment to underserved students; a creative vision for multi-systems collaborative change; and a track record of making a difference in shaping long-term outcomes for our most vulnerable students. Under the supervision of the Chief of Schools, the Director/Principal provides instructional, programmatic, and administrative leadership for the ACOE's Community School programs. A county community school combines many of the best features of independent study, personalized learning, counseling-enriched classrooms, and systems of support Our dedication to equity-focused, student-centered, and data-informed practices aligns with our commitment to cultivating an inclusive learning environment where interpersonal relationships and community engagement are integral to the educational success and experience of our students. The Director/Principal engages in continuous school design and improvement to ensure community schools meet the unique needs of county alternative education students. This position supports multiple locations in Oakland and Hayward. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Clear California Teaching Credential (required) Valid Administrative Credential or a Certificate of Eligibility (required) Bachelor Degree (required) Masters Degree (preferred) Have a minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or serving vulnerable populations. Have experience and a commitment to meeting the needs of all students, including students with significant learning gaps and special education needs. Please submit: A letter of interest. A resume with detailed employment background and education. Copy of Administrative Credential or Certificate of Eligibility.
Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required 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
Valid Clear California Teaching Credential (required) Valid Administrative Credential or a Certificate of Eligibility (required) Bachelor Degree (required) Masters Degree (preferred) Have a minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or serving vulnerable populations. Have experience and a commitment to meeting the needs of all students, including students with significant learning gaps and special education needs. Please submit: A letter of interest. A resume with detailed employment background and education. Copy of Administrative Credential or Certificate of Eligibility.
Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required 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.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required 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.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Application Deadline
6/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/10/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$161,050.72 - $199,700.20 Annually
$161,050.72 - $199,700.20 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Range 160, 7-Steps - Certificated Management; In addition to salary: Monthly Master Degree Stipend $1,500/annual | Doctoral Degree Stipend $2,500/annual, can receive both stipends
Length of Work Year
221 days
Employment Type
Full Time
FTE
1 @ 1.0 FTE
Medical Benefits:
Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental and Vision
Salary Range
$161,050.72 - $199,700.20 annually