The San Mateo County Office of Education is looking for an Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion. Reporting to the County Superintendent of Schools, the Executive Director will be responsible for advancing efforts to promote organization-wide commitment to SMCOE's anti-racist paradigm and leading initiatives to address educational inequalities at local, regional, and state levels. The role will involve providing leadership in equity initiatives across the county and the region, as well as participating in various committees and groups, including those within the county government, community cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, school districts, and other county offices of education.
About San Mateo County Office of Education
The San Mateo County Office of Education is committed to welcoming and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. The office believes in providing every learner aged 0-22 with the necessary education and support to succeed in school, career, and life, and ensuring that every staff member has opportunities for personal and professional growth. To achieve this, the office is dedicated to disrupting inequitable practices and implementing transparent systems based on equity, improving outcomes for student groups who have been historically underserved, continuing to educate themselves to confront and dismantle systemic inequities, and amplifying the voices of those who have been historically marginalized and underserved.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in job-related area and Master’s degree in job-related area;
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of job-related experience in education, higher education, adult education, or in organizations that directly partner with education. Site, district, or executive level leadership preferred. Experience coordinating programs and services for culturally-linguistically diverse students and working effectively with students, teachers, and administrators at all levels. Experience leading equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or cultural competency initiatives. Experience working with state or regional educational equity initiatives or state curriculum/instruction projects. Experience in leading data-driven decision-making. We are accepting applications from qualified candidates with a variety of experiential backgrounds. This position is both CalSTRS and CalPERS eligible.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CA Driver’s License Valid Administrative Services Credential desirable, but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Use and manipulate a computer keyboard and other office equipment Read a variety of materials
Responsibilities
Accelerate advancement toward achieving equity in education and eliminating opportunity and access gaps
Employ best practices in change management and organizational development for the purpose of supporting SMCOE in its efforts to lead as an antiracist organization and improve educational outcomes for all students
Collaborate with Cabinet leadership to oversee the implementation of the agency’s Strategic Plan as it relates to promoting equity and SMCOE’s identity and role as an antiracist organization
Coordinate with all departments and divisions to build a common understanding of equity; leverage division expertise and resources for the purpose of responding to district and school equity requests
Act as a resource, guide, and strategic planner to advance SMCOE in its efforts to be a more inclusive community -- one that values a diversity of perspectives, traditions, ideas, and contributions
Create, develop, promote, and support curriculum aimed at teaching and learning to think critically about cultural diversity, equity, anti-racism, social justice, inclusion, and ethnic studies
Provide in-service and professional development for teachers, principals, district administrators, and other personnel, both certificated and classified to promote safe, supportive, and inclusive school environments
Research and analyze significant educational changes, trends, and regulations related to equity, school improvement, educational reform, and special services, and present recommendations to stakeholders to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment to support greater equity and achievement for all students
Develop high leverage approaches to professional development to ensure all SMCOE staff increase their cultural proficiency and enable staff to align around the key tenets of the agency’s equity goals
Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Superintendent or designee (formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs; identification of resource needs; establishment of appropriate service and staffing levels and allocate resources) for the purpose of developing and implementing services and programs and achieving operational goals
Collaborate with Human Resources staff for the purpose of identifying existing barriers and strategies to assure a diverse and culturally proficient workforce
Compile data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components
Use data, assessments, and other analytical tools to measure progress toward achieving equity goals
Support SMCOE staff to serve as liaisons with community partner organizations focused on equity, social justice, and inclusion and leverage relevant curricular and instructional resources
Monitor progress on equity and inclusion goals and regularly report to the Superintendent, Governing Board, executive staff and community partners
Lead special projects and support other duties as assigned
COmpensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $13,034 - $16,300 Monthly
Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,300.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS:
Accrue 102 hours of sick leave
15 paid holidays
15 paid vacation days
CALPERS Employer Contribution
Work remotely one (1) day every week (applicable after initial 6 months pending supervisor approval)
Flexible work schedule depending on position
Commuter Benefit
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