PROJECT DIRECTOR II, MENTAL HEALTH AND SCHOOL COUNSELING bei Los Angeles County Office Of Education

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.”

THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Project Director III, Mental Health and School Counseling, the Project Director II shall assist in providing administrative leadership and oversight of unit staff and programs including the planning, organizing, implementing and reporting of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Capacity Grant within the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and across LA County Local Education Agencies (LEAs). The Project Director II makes decisions of critical consequence, impacting goals, organization, and administration of the CYBHI Capacity Grant including the training and development of LACOE and LEA staff, working closely with LEA leadership, and working in collaboration with other county agencies and community-based organizations. The Project Director II meets with state and county officials, educational administrators, agency representatives and grant program management for the purposes of planning and directing activities, implementing and validating decisions, and negotiating or settling significant issues related to the operation of the unit.

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 Letter of Interest • Credentials with document number. • A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS (150-word limit per question): 1. Describe your experience developing, supervising, or providing muti-tiered school mental health supports in a K-12 setting? 2. Describe your experience training and/or supervising staff? 3. Describe your experience providing program or grant development and/or oversight?

EXPERIENCE: Five or more years of comprehensive, directly related and progressive experience (required), including: • A minimum of two years of administrative experience overseeing staff and program(s) • A minimum of three years of experience providing or leading multi-tiered school or LEA mental health systems of support EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE (must possess all of the following): • California Administrative Services Credential • Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling • License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling or other related field.

2023-24 CERTIFICATED MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE M Range 32

Contact La Chanee Thompson at [email protected] and [email protected] with any questions about the process. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of 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) 922-6153.