Educational Liaison at Alameda County Office Of Education

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Human Development, or related preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working with youth in a formal, professional setting. Prior experience working with youth with learning disabilities and/or at-risk student populations; Conflict Resolution training desired. Equivalency: Any combination of education/experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in policy. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume, and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review……………………………………………………….................................................PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination……………………………………………..……..Weighted 50% (Wednesday, October 15th, 2025) 3. Technical Oral Interview………………….….................................Weighted 50% (Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025) 4. Final Oral Interview………………….…............................................................(Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.

RESPONSE TO THE SITUATIONAL EXERCISE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION PLEASE NOTE: This is an 11 month, 230 day position. Calendar will be provided upon hiring. THE POSITION: The job of Educational Liaison is done for the purpose/s of assisting at risk youth including homeless, foster, and/or incarcerated student’s placements through case management; providing or arranging for the referral to tutoring, school transition/placement, special education, and other academic support services; and establishing collaborative relationships with local advisory groups and agencies and districts. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 (In-Person) TYPICAL DUTIES: Analyzes records of students for the purpose of determining appropriate student placement and needs for services. Collaborates with a variety of internal and external individuals (e.g. Foster-Youth Services staff and homeless liaison, school district personnel, child welfare workers, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or acquiring accurate and up-to-date information concerning individual student 's academics support services. Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. student interviews, court attendance, attend IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding student assessment results and individual student work plans. Coordinates student team (e.g. tutorial support, IEP meeting attendance, school staff consultations, court proceedings attendance, etc.) for the purpose of supporting youth. Facilitates intervention protocols for identified foster youth students (e.g. regular student attendance, transitioning from one placement to another, etc.) for the purpose of identifying support resources, enhancing coping skills and providing referrals. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION

(5 Steps/Range 16, CSEA)

SITUATIONAL EXERCISE: Please submit your answer to the situational exercise below in PDF format. Exercises must be completed at the time of application submission. You must abstain from all forms of plagiarism, including the reproduction of internet material and the use of artificial intelligence (AI/ChatGPT) to generate answers. All work submitted must be entirely your own. Be advised that any violation of this requirement may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Exercises should be 1-2 pages maximum (single-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman/Arial) and should be no more than 750 words total. Student Background: Jasmine, a 16-year-old high school student, has recently entered foster care after being removed from her home due to neglect. She has also struggled with chronic absenteeism, missing nearly 40% of the current school year. Jasmine expresses interest in pursuing cosmetology but is behind on credits needed for graduation. She also reports feeling anxious about adjusting to her new school and worries about how she will afford basic supplies. Situational Exercise: As the Educational Liaison, you are introduced to Jasmine by the school counselor. The counselor is concerned that without coordinated support, Jasmine may drop out. Your task is to demonstrate case management by outlining the steps you would take to support Jasmine’s holistic needs.