What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Learning and Leadership position at San Diego County Office of Education?
Job Summary
The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for an Executive Director, Learning and Leadership position for the Learning and Leadership Services division. The Executive Director for Learning & Leadership Services (LLS) is the senior leadership role responsible for supporting the Assistant Superintendent and administrative unit in effectively managing the division's operations, logistics, and strategic priorities; ensures seamless execution of mission critical responsibilities, enabling the division to achieve its goals and serve districts, schools, and educational communities effectively with excellence. The Executive Director will provide leadership, coordination, and operational support for division-wide initiatives, partnerships, and projects.
This position will foster collaboration, build leadership capacity, manage resources, and drive strategic efforts in support of SDCOE's North Star; the Executive Director ensures the division remains aligned with its student-centered mission to enhance equitable learning and leadership outcomes for educators, students and their families.
In-person interviews tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires the following Education and Experience and Credentials :
Education and Experience :
Education : Master's degree in education, educational administration or related field. Doctoral degree in related field preferred; and ,
Experience : Five (5) years of recent professional level experience involving directing and coor-dinating the activities of educational leadership in a CA public school, district or other large public agency including supervisory experience. Minimum of three (3) years at a district or COE leading systems improvement work.
Equivalency : Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in education, educational administration or job-related area, doctoral degree in related field preferred, and five (5) years of recent professional level experience involving directing and coordinating the activities of educational leadership in a CA public school, district or other large public agency including supervisory experience. Minimum of three (3) years at a district or COE leading systems improvement work.
Credentials :
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential
- Valid California Teaching Credential
To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application :
Comments and Other Information
Join our amazing team!
The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization
that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.
We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,
offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement : Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit : https : / / www.sdcoe.net / about-sdcoe
To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit : https : / / www.sdcoe.net / work-sdcoe
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