Program Manager I, Foster Youth Services, County Operated Schools and Programs (COSP) at San Joaquin County Office of Education

Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of County Operated Schools and Programs and the Director of Foster Youth Services, the Program Manager I, Foster Youth Services, will work directly with and provide training and technical support to San Joaquin County School Districts, Human Services Agency, attorneys, San Joaquin County Office of Education, students, parents, and community-based agencies to improve foster youth’s educational outcomes and partner with them to create long-term plans for a successful future. The Program Manager I will plan and coordinate appropriate resources through information gathering, analyzing, and problem solving in order to provide the following services: Training and Technical Assistance in Foster Youth legislation, Foster Youth rights, Student Success Meetings, Individualized Educational Plans, graduation options, and school placement or change.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, a resume and three letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 292-2787.

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience that demonstrates an expertise in working with educational organizations, Dependency Court System, or Human Services Agency.

Management Salary Schedule, Range 8, Fringe benefits, $2,100 Master Degree Stipend

Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for Information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment). Name: HR Title IX Investigations E-mail: [email protected] School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education Telephone: 209-468-4820