Program Director, Language and Literacy 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
⇒ For major responsibilities, knowledge, skills & abilities for this position click on "Job Description/Essential Elements" button. In Addition to Salary: Monthly benefit allotment of up to $500/month for use towards medical and vision insurance. DESCRIPTION: Working in the Core Learning Department, this position assists teachers, educators, schools and districts to improve literacy and language instruction and opportunities for students through the use of technology and technology-based instructional resources. The program director will collaborate with Core Learning cross-content team members to provide coaching support, staff development, and technical assistance related to reading and writing instruction, reading intervention, reading across the content areas, and English Language Development for English Learners to the districts/schools in Alameda County.
CREDENTIAL & EXPERIENCE: - Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential - Valid Administrative Services Credential - Five or more years of work experience as an ELA/ELD teacher - Two or more years of work experience as a Literacy Coach - Two or more years of work experience as a Technology Coach preferred - Strong understanding of the English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) Common Core State Standards - Experience with implementing and providing professional development on designated and integrated ELD supports - Experience with the Smarter Balanced Assessment ELA blueprint - Previous experience with ELA curriculum development - Experience with curating literacy and technology resources - Proven experience providing technology-related professional development - Proven successful collaborative experience in leading and participating in team initiatives - Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, the candidate must complete EDJOIN application and attach: 1) A letter of application addressing specific competencies for the position; 2) A résumé with employment background and education; 3) A copy of CTC website ‘Details of Selected Credential’ page for required CLEAR credential(s); 4) Three (3) recent letters of reference. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Application and résumé appraisal Committee Interview & Performance task presentation Final selection follow-up INFORMATION ON REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Certificate Copy (Valid Administrative Services Credential; copy from CTC website must include document number)
- Credential Copy (Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential; copy from CTC website must include document number)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of application addressing specific competencies for the position)
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three (3) recent letters of reference)
- Resume (Include employment background and education)
Requirements / Qualifications
⇒ For major responsibilities, knowledge, skills & abilities for this position click on "Job Description/Essential Elements" button. In Addition to Salary: Monthly benefit allotment of up to $500/month for use towards medical and vision insurance. DESCRIPTION: Working in the Core Learning Department, this position assists teachers, educators, schools and districts to improve literacy and language instruction and opportunities for students through the use of technology and technology-based instructional resources. The program director will collaborate with Core Learning cross-content team members to provide coaching support, staff development, and technical assistance related to reading and writing instruction, reading intervention, reading across the content areas, and English Language Development for English Learners to the districts/schools in Alameda County.
CREDENTIAL & EXPERIENCE: - Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential - Valid Administrative Services Credential - Five or more years of work experience as an ELA/ELD teacher - Two or more years of work experience as a Literacy Coach - Two or more years of work experience as a Technology Coach preferred - Strong understanding of the English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) Common Core State Standards - Experience with implementing and providing professional development on designated and integrated ELD supports - Experience with the Smarter Balanced Assessment ELA blueprint - Previous experience with ELA curriculum development - Experience with curating literacy and technology resources - Proven experience providing technology-related professional development - Proven successful collaborative experience in leading and participating in team initiatives - Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, the candidate must complete EDJOIN application and attach: 1) A letter of application addressing specific competencies for the position; 2) A résumé with employment background and education; 3) A copy of CTC website ‘Details of Selected Credential’ page for required CLEAR credential(s); 4) Three (3) recent letters of reference. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Application and résumé appraisal Committee Interview & Performance task presentation Final selection follow-up INFORMATION ON REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Certificate Copy (Valid Administrative Services Credential; copy from CTC website must include document number)
- Credential Copy (Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential; copy from CTC website must include document number)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of application addressing specific competencies for the position)
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three (3) recent letters of reference)
- Resume (Include employment background and education)
Comments and Other Information
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
NOTE: Transfer option only available to current Alameda County Office of Education employees holding a Program Director job title.
To obtain copies of required credentials for this application:
Go to…. www.ctc.ca.gov
Select “Online Services for Educators”
Select “Educator Page” – type in SS# and DOB
Select “next” – located in the lower right hand corner of the page
Select “document #” of the credential you wish to view and attach
“select all” so that the entire document is highlighted
Print, scan and attach to your EDJOIN application.
Applications with missing documents, or documents not displaying document # and dates will not be considered.
To be considered for this position, ALL applicants MUST attach all required documents.
Comments and Other Information
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
NOTE: Transfer option only available to current Alameda County Office of Education employees holding a Program Director job title.
To obtain copies of required credentials for this application:
Go to…. www.ctc.ca.gov
Select “Online Services for Educators”
Select “Educator Page” – type in SS# and DOB
Select “next” – located in the lower right hand corner of the page
Select “document #” of the credential you wish to view and attach
“select all” so that the entire document is highlighted
Print, scan and attach to your EDJOIN application.
Applications with missing documents, or documents not displaying document # and dates will not be considered.
To be considered for this position, ALL applicants MUST attach all required documents.
Application Deadline
2/20/2017 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
1/25/2017
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $109,803.42 – $125,283.48 (4 Steps/Range 17, MGMT CE); In Addition to Salary: Monthly benefit allotment of up to $500/month for use towards medical and vision insurance.
Length of Work Year
222
Employment Type
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Transfers ONLY - Deadline Date
February 8, 2017 by 5:00 PM