Director - Educator Preparation Programs at Santa Clara County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

12/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/19/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$174,680.16 - $222,941.16 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 Months/261 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director - Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) plans, organizes, controls and directs professional development and delivery of assigned California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) State-approved credentialing programs for teachers and administrators including Early Learning Credentials, Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) and Leaders in Educational Administration Program (LEAP); serves as liaison with the California Department of Education, CTC, the Inclusion Collaborative of SCCOE, and other organizations for providing information and resolving issues related to assigned credentialing programs; supervises the operations of the Educator Resource Center; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel and performs other related duties as assigned. Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to a master's degree in education or related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of instructional technology, professional staff development, instructional leadership and curriculum development at a site or district level. Experience having taught courses at the university level in the area of teacher preparation, administrative training or related field. Doctoral degree preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Valid California Elementary, Secondary Teaching Credential or Special Education Credential - Valid California driver's license

***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Please only attach the following materials to your application: - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license

Please note: At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date. While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to a master's degree in education or related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of instructional technology, professional staff development, instructional leadership and curriculum development at a site or district level. Experience having taught courses at the university level in the area of teacher preparation, administrative training or related field. Doctoral degree preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Valid California Administrative Services Credential - Valid California Elementary, Secondary Teaching Credential or Special Education Credential - Valid California driver's license

***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Please only attach the following materials to your application: - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license

Please note: At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date. While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

Comments and Other Information

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: HR Recruitment (408) 453-6848 HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact: Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Associate Superintendent Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org

Comments and Other Information


HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: HR Recruitment (408) 453-6848 HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact: Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Associate Superintendent Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org