Together We Grow Family Specialist at El Dorado County Office of Education

At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.

Please submit the following along with a completed application:

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Learning and Family Support or designee, the Together We Grow Family Specialist works with parents, guardians, families and community agencies to support practices and approaches which meet the developmental needs of children. This position is funded through grants from the California Department of Education and First 5 El Dorado. Qualifications: A combination of formal education and work experience at a level to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. An Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field is preferred. Knowledge of child development, family interaction and community resources desired. Experience in leading playgroups, early childhood education, navigation, and knowledge of local resources in El Dorado County. Knowledge of child development and community resources is strongly desired. Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Initial pay is on step one of the range. EDCOE pays $873/month toward medical (prorated for less than full-time); no cost dental, life insurance, EAP, long term disability; $4.64/month vision; CalPERS retirement.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist in completing your application, please contact Darci Vance, Personnel Technician, at [email protected] or 530-295-2258. The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to providing El Dorado County Office of Education employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all EDCOE employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. No employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s actual or perceived race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator: Matt Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 6767 Green Valley Road Placerville, California 95667 (530) 295-2258