Coordinator, Special Projects - Certificated (ID 2825)

Application Deadline

4/24/2025

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Coordinator, Special Projects - Certificated for the College and Career Readiness department of the Innovation division. The job of Coordinator, Special Projects is responsible for coordinating and directing on-going assigned County Office programs; developing and implementing professional learning in assigned subject areas, providing leadership for the initiation of new projects; and performs highly visible and complex special projects as assigned.

The current vacancy will be supporting in the area of college and career readiness and requires knowledge of CTE (Career Technical Education) and grant-funded project experience.

**The current vacancy is grant-funded through June 30, 2029.**

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS DEPARTMENT
Today's schools must prepare students to take on jobs that provide a livable wage, use advanced technology, address the talent pipeline needs for our region’s innovation economy, and create economic and social mobility for our most underrepresented students. The challenge is clear: We must connect education to the world of work. Through project-based learning, work-based learning, career technical education, and other modern approaches of integrating career concepts into core curriculum, we can prepare students for careers in high-wage, high-growth industries.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following Education and Experience and Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials: Education and Experience:Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, educational administration, public administration, or a related field; and,Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level experience in directing and leading program management or coordination of new initiatives and highly complex special projects within a county office and/or school district-- OR --Equivalency: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, educational administration, public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of professional-level experience in directing and leading program management or coordination of new initiatives and highly complex special projects within a county office and/or school district.

Certificates, Licenses, and Credentials:

• Valid CA Administrative Services Credential

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of valid California Administrative Services Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of transcripts verifying master's degree (or higher) in education, educational administration, public administration, or a related field
• Any certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

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!

*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.

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.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $136,806.00 - $166,291.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance