What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Student Welfare and Attendance position at Alameda County Office of Education?
Salary Range
Range 160
# Positions available by FTE
1 @ 1.0 FTE
Medical Benefits:
Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental or Vision or $500 cash-in-lieu option
About the Employer
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.
Job Summary
The Director of Student Welfare and Attendance is responsible for the leadership, development, and oversight of student welfare programs, ensuring a whole-child, culturally responsive approach to student success. This role prioritizes the needs of foster youth, homeless students, chronically absent students, and other vulnerable populations. The Director works collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop and implement innovative strategies to reduce absenteeism, support student well-being, and remove systemic barriers to educational success. This position reports to the assigned administrator.
PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION
Education and Experience:
- Valid California Teaching or Pupil Personnel Services Credential (required)
- Master’s degree in social work, welfare, psychology or counseling, teaching or related field (required)
- Valid California School Administrator Credential (preferred)
- Valid California LCSW, LMFT or license eligible (preferred)
- A minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role in schools or youth services agencies, with experience in organizational leadership and program development.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Valid CA Driver’s License/Evidence of Insurability
- CPR/First Aid Certificate Read Job Description for a complete list of job requirements and experience required
Required Documents:
A cover letter.
A resume.
In the EDJOIN application: One reference must be from a past or present supervisor.
You must complete the entire EDJOIN application. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (ex: Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used.
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Salary : $161,051 - $199,700
