Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Consulting Teacher (In-House Vacancy Only) at Contra Costa 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.
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement – from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Requirements / Qualifications
A Consulting Teacher is a teacher who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR Program. Applicants must complete the attached EDJOIN application and attach the below documents: • Three (3) letters of recommendation: 1. One (1) letter from a Principal, Program Administrator, or Vice Principal. 2. Two (2) letters from classroom teachers (classroom teacher definition includes Certificated Classroom Teachers, APE Specialists and Speech Therapists) • A current professional resume Applicants must meet the following criteria in order be considered for the PAR Consulting Teacher position: • A credentialed classroom teacher with permanent status with COE and at least three (3) consecutive years of employment with the COE. • Substantial recent experience in classroom instruction. • Can demonstrate exemplary teaching ability by effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different context. The following questions are included in the online application: 1. Please describe your previous mentoring experience. 2. What do you consider the most important traits and skills for teachers and for mentors. 3. Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program and student populations. The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Requirements / Qualifications
A Consulting Teacher is a teacher who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR Program. Applicants must complete the attached EDJOIN application and attach the below documents: • Three (3) letters of recommendation: 1. One (1) letter from a Principal, Program Administrator, or Vice Principal. 2. Two (2) letters from classroom teachers (classroom teacher definition includes Certificated Classroom Teachers, APE Specialists and Speech Therapists) • A current professional resume Applicants must meet the following criteria in order be considered for the PAR Consulting Teacher position: • A credentialed classroom teacher with permanent status with COE and at least three (3) consecutive years of employment with the COE. • Substantial recent experience in classroom instruction. • Can demonstrate exemplary teaching ability by effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different context. The following questions are included in the online application: 1. Please describe your previous mentoring experience. 2. What do you consider the most important traits and skills for teachers and for mentors. 3. Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program and student populations. The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
CCCOE continuously strives to provide the highest possible quality of education. In order for students to succeed in learning, teachers must succeed in teaching. Therefore the Contra Costa County Office of Education has designed a program to improve the quality of instruction through expanded and improved professional development and peer assistance. Unit members referred to or who volunteer for the program are viewed as valuable professionals who deserve to have the best resources available provided to them in the interest of improving performance to a successful standard.
Comments and Other Information
CCCOE continuously strives to provide the highest possible quality of education. In order for students to succeed in learning, teachers must succeed in teaching. Therefore the Contra Costa County Office of Education has designed a program to improve the quality of instruction through expanded and improved professional development and peer assistance. Unit members referred to or who volunteer for the program are viewed as valuable professionals who deserve to have the best resources available provided to them in the interest of improving performance to a successful standard.