Senior Program Specialist, School Climate, Culture, and Behavior Supports at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
*** PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION LINKED IN THIS POST *** With supervision and support from the Coordinator III, Climate, Culture and Behavior Supports this Senior Program Specialist is a critical site-level position designed to facilitate and improve the behavioral and emotional well-being of students in juvenile court and county community schools . Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), this role serves as a critical partner with site leadership, teams, and all staff to facilitate the design, implementation, and oversight of a positive school climate framework in Juvenile Court Schools. This position focuses on the unique needs of justice-involved youth, supporting assigned school(s) with implementing positive and preventative approaches, youth development, healing, and restorative practices over punishment and exclusionary approaches. This position supports school site leadership to reduce school-wide suspensions, improve attendance and engagement, and foster a safe environment through effective student-focused and data-informed systems leveraging a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Reports to: Coordinator III, Wellbeing and Support Services – LACOE schools LOCATION Selected candidates will be assigned to one or more Juvenile Court School and/or County Community School location(s): • Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (7285 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242) • Campus Kilpatrick (4247 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265) • Barry J. Nidorf SYTF (16350 Filbert St., Sylmar, CA 91342) • Camp Afflerbaugh-Paige (6631 N. Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750) • Camp Glenn Rockey (1900 Sycamore Canyon Road, San Dimas, CA 91773) • Dorthy Kirby Center (1500 S. McDonnell Ave., Commerce, CA 90040)
Requirements / Qualifications
Position Requirements • Education: Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field. • Experience: Minimum of three years or more in social work, school counseling, psychology, or classroom teaching experience at the secondary level with preferred experience in juvenile court settings working with at-promise youth. • Certification: Must hold or be eligible for and committed to receiving and delivering training on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) to provide ongoing staff development. • Possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (with Child Welfare and Attendance authorization preferred), and/or a valid credential in Special Education, Mild-Moderate or Single Subject Credential in Mathematics, Science, English, or History with an English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD or equivalent) • Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website with the document number on it.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A list of three (3) references with their contact information (full name, job title, phone number, email address), at management/supervisory level, who can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be from your most recent supervisor. • A Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Position Requirements • Education: Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field. • Experience: Minimum of three years or more in social work, school counseling, psychology, or classroom teaching experience at the secondary level with preferred experience in juvenile court settings working with at-promise youth. • Certification: Must hold or be eligible for and committed to receiving and delivering training on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) to provide ongoing staff development. • Possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (with Child Welfare and Attendance authorization preferred), and/or a valid credential in Special Education, Mild-Moderate or Single Subject Credential in Mathematics, Science, English, or History with an English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD or equivalent) • Please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website with the document number on it.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A list of three (3) references with their contact information (full name, job title, phone number, email address), at management/supervisory level, who can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be from your most recent supervisor. • A Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number. Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Contact Dr. Bryan Johnson at Johnson_Bryan@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals based on age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
Contact Dr. Bryan Johnson at Johnson_Bryan@lacoe.edu with any questions about the process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals based on age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$10,063 - $11,772 Monthly
$10,063 - $11,772 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
2025-2026 Certificated Management Salary Schedule M; https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/salary-schedules
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time