Head of Human Resources / Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Santa Clara County Office of Education is now accepting applications for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources / Head of Human Resources. Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, this position serves as the lead for all human resources functions and services of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and other executive services as assigned by the County Superintendent of Schools. Responsibilities include: recruitment, certificated and classified employee records, serves as chief negotiator, orientation, onboarding and exiting procedures; training of staff; compensation and benefits, performance management, policy development and compliance, employee assistance and wellness, strategy and planning related to human resources, and compliance with all policies, state and federal laws, and regulations; may be assigned leadership responsibilities for additional programs or departments at the discretion of the County Superintendent. This position serves as the senior executive responsible for Human Resources and is distinguished by its responsibility for providing strategic and operational leadership over all Human Resources functions. The position may be filled through either a certificated or classified administrative pathway, reflecting the professional nature of Human Resources leadership. Candidates qualifying through the certificated pathway typically bring experience in educational administration and hold the appropriate administrative credential, while candidates qualifying through the classified pathway typically bring extensive professional Human Resources leadership experience. Regardless of pathway, incumbents must demonstrate advanced expertise in Human Resources principles, employment law, labor relations, and personnel management within a public education environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Option 1:
- Master’s degree and eight (8) years of successful administrative and supervisory management experience, including four (4) years of direct Human Resources experience overseeing core HR functions at a school site, school district office and/or county office of education.
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
- Valid California Teaching Credential or California Pupil Services Credential.
Option 2:
- Master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, public administration or related field and
- Minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources within a public school system or other public sector agency and
- Three (3) years in an administrative capacity.
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Doctoral degree in educational leadership preferred>
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Option 1:
- Master’s degree and eight (8) years of successful administrative and supervisory management experience, including four (4) years of direct Human Resources experience overseeing core HR functions at a school site, school district office and/or county office of education.
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
- Valid California Teaching Credential or California Pupil Services Credential.
Option 2:
- Master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, public administration or related field and
- Minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources within a public school system or other public sector agency and
- Three (3) years in an administrative capacity.
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Doctoral degree in educational leadership preferred>
Comments and Other Information
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days.
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.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4. Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application date, including one (1) from your current supervisor 5. Copy of required of credential(s) (certificated applicants only) 6. Valid CA Driver’s License 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. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES- Assessments and interviews will take place in-person.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in panel interviews with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2026.
- The panel interview process will consist of two consecutive panel interviews. The first panel will assess job-specific knowledge, skills and responsibilities, followed by a second panel evaluating general qualifications and interpersonal effectiveness
- Based on the results of the panel interviews, selected candidates will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for April 3, 2026.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days.
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.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4. Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application date, including one (1) from your current supervisor 5. Copy of required of credential(s) (certificated applicants only) 6. Valid CA Driver’s License 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. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES- Assessments and interviews will take place in-person.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in panel interviews with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2026.
- The panel interview process will consist of two consecutive panel interviews. The first panel will assess job-specific knowledge, skills and responsibilities, followed by a second panel evaluating general qualifications and interpersonal effectiveness
- Based on the results of the panel interviews, selected candidates will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for April 3, 2026.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement