What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Head Start Program Design and Effectiveness position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Salary : $137,172.00 - $169,932.00 Annually
Location : Santa Fe Springs, CA
Job Type : Open
Job Number : 25-LAC583
Department : Ed Services
Division : Head Start and Early Learning
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Bulletin
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Assistant Director, Head Start Program Design and Effectiveness $11431 to $14161 Monthly
Insurance :
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit :
https : / / www.lacoe.edu
Online applications
must be submitted by :
3 / 7 / 2025
5 : 00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement :
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off :
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
Under administrative direction, the Assistant Director, Head Start Program Design & Effectiveness plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities and staff of the Program Design and Effectiveness unit; manages consultative program development and support to ensure children are school-ready and prepared to transition to kindergarten; establishes overall external monitoring procedures and minimum expectations for delegate agencies; and ensures the Head Start and Early Learning division achieves its primary responsibility of countywide and regional planning, resource development, monitoring and accountability, and training and technical assistance for delegate agencies in program design and management and delivery of interdisciplinary services.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge :
- Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of Head Start / Early Head Start and California Department of Education funded programs
- Principles and practices of program management
- Business operations and administrative practices
- Concepts, capabilities, and applications of management systems
- Desktop computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software
- Principles and practices of human resources management and organizational development
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS applications
- Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal / OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competencies :
Required Education and Experience Education : A bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, public administration, social services or a field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association as recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience : Five years of experience managing business, administrative, and operational services in a social services or early childhood educational organization with multiple funding sources, including two years of supervisory experience specifically in Head Start.
Additional Requirements : A master's degree in one of the areas listed above is preferred. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection Process Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E), Technical Project, and Structured Interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Janlie Vuong at vuong_janlie@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https : / / www.lacoe.edu / pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional Information Pending PC Approval : February 20, 2025
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https : / / lacoe.edu / jobs / hr / classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.
Recruitment ID : 25-LAC583
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment :
Listed below are a series of questions regarding your education and experience relating to the position. You must answer the following questionnaire as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire below may be used in subsequent examination parts to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification. A few questions will require you to provide examples of related experience, and listing "see resume / application" will NOT qualify as a response and will be considered incomplete, so make sure to answer each question thoroughly. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. It is important that your responses are true and accurate reflections of your background. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
What is your highest level of education? Please Note : Proof of education will be required - you must attach a copy of your diploma or transcript for review. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Please list the field in which you obtained your degree.
If no degree, list "n / a".
How many years of experience do you have in managing business, administrative, and operational services in a social services or early childhood educational organization with multiple funding sources?
Regarding your selection for Question 4, please list the relevant (a) organization name, (b) type of business, (c) the funding sources of the organization, (d) your title, (e) number of years in this position where you managed business, administrative, and operational services.
Please list EACH relevant experience separately.
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a Head Start agency?
Supervisory experience includes responsibilities in assigning, scheduling, and monitoring the work of a group. This role has responsibility to hire, evaluate performance, administer disciplinary action, and approving payroll or paid time off.)
Regarding your selection for Question 6, please list the (a) Head Start organization name, (b) your title, (c) number of years in this position, (d) number of staff you supervised.
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
In 250 words or less, describe your experience in establishing program design and service delivery systems for the following areas :
a. School readinessb. Curriculum, assessment, and child outcomesc. Disabilities servicesd. Health and nutrition servicese. Family and community engagement
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
In 250 words or less, describe your experience in the development and implementation of work processes to improve work efficiency. Please include the following :
a. A description of the work processes and process problemsb. A description of the system to track improved efficiencyc. Any challenges in developing and implementing the work processes
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
In 250 words or less, describe any management and supervisory responsibility you have had. Please include the following :
a. The largest department you managed, including the organization name, your department's name, your title, number of staff in your span of control and budgetb. The role you have taken in staff developmentc. The nature of your interactions with chief executives of the organization in this management role
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
In 250 words or less, describe your experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating programmatic review and monitoring of public and non-profit organizations :
a. A description of the program and requirementsb. The system used for monitoringc. Challenges working with deficient programs
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
In 250 words or less, describe your experience in working with program(s) to improve deficient management systems that are chronically out of compliance with regulation requirements.
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
The incumbent of this position is required to possess a valid California driver's license and the availability to obtain transportation between job sites. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Required Question
Salary : $137,172 - $169,932
