Senior Program Specialist, History-Social Science presso 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: The Senior Program Specialist, History-Social Science, working in coordination with the Coordinator II, and under the direct supervision of the History-Social Science and Coordinator III, History-Social Science, shall act as a resource specialist to support and provide professional and technical assistance to K-12 classroom teachers and administrators to support implementation of the 2016 California History-Social Science Framework with a special emphasis on implementing high quality civic learning programming for all students beginning in elementary school and implementation of the State Seal of Civic Engagement for high school students.

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 • A list of three (3) references, at 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. • Credentials with document number. Contact Adriana Hernandez at [email protected] and Alejandro Chavira at [email protected] with questions about the process.

EXPERIENCE: Five or more years of directly related and progressive teaching experience and experience leading professional learning. District level History- Social Science, Civic Learning, and Ethnic Studies coaching experience is desired. EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree and appropriate teaching credentials from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. A Master’s degree is preferred. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): • Possess and maintain a Single Subject Social Science Teaching Credential or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an English Learner authorization.

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.