Director III - Early Learning Services bei Santa Clara County Office Of Education

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, plans, organizes, controls and directs the operation, management and administration of the Early Learning Services programs which includes Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs; develops, monitors, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budgets; assures that Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs comply with and implements State, local and federal regulations; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. 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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Only attach the following materials to your application - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree). Copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (officials must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) 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. While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by mail, fax or email to: Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent - Personnel Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264 San Jose, CA 95131 Fax: (408) 453-6676 Email: [email protected]

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in child development or related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a Head Start/Early Head Start or related child development program. Licenses and Other Requirements - Valid California Child Development Director’s permit or Valid Administrative Credential - Valid California driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual / Biliterate Preferred

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits Non-Discrimination Statement The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to: Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent - Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 [email protected]