Senior Director, Student Services and Programs

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Senior Director, Student Services and Programs for the Student Services and Programs division. Under administrative direction, the Senior Director, Student Services and Programs, provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of student services and related programs, including both instructional and non-instructional support. This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive programs that support student success, school climate, and equitable access to services. The Senior Director leads large-scale initiatives, supervises assigned administrators and staff, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance SDCOE goals and improve student outcomes.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following Education and Experience and Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials :

Education and Experience

Education: Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field; and ,

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in educational leadership, including experience in student services, program administration, or related areas. Experience must include supervision of staff and leadership of programs or initiatives at a school, district, or county level. Experience working with K–12 schools and districts, including alternative education programs, is highly desirable

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Equivalency: A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a master’s degree and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in educational leadership, including experience in student services, program administration, or related areas. Experience must include supervision of staff and leadership of programs or initiatives at a school, district, or county level. Experience working with K–12 schools and districts, including alternative education programs, is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials:

• CA Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Driver’s License

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of valid California Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of transcripts verifying master's degree (or higher) in education, educational leadership, or a related field
• Any certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Join our amazing team!

The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization

that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.

We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,

offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!

*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website for details on meeting California’s requirements.

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

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