New Assignment Mentor Support (Nams) (In-House Vacancy Only)

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state.

Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support.

In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us

Applicants must possess or qualify for:• Current certificated Unit Member who has had a permanent status for at least two (2) years with COE and three (3) total years of certificated experience. • Most recent evaluation does not include an improvement plan.• Currently or has served in a similar position as the participant.• Currently serving or has served students of similar ages and grade levels, when possible, assigned to same site, program, or region. Applicants must complete the Edjoin application.The following questions are included in the online application:1.

Please describe your previous mentoring experience.2: Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program and student populations.The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.

Applicants must possess or qualify for: • Current certificated Unit Member who has had a permanent status for at least two (2) years with COE and three (3) total years of certificated experience. • Most recent evaluation does not include an improvement plan. • Currently or has served in a similar position as the participant. • Currently serving or has served students of similar ages and grade levels, when possible, assigned to same site, program, or region. Applicants must complete the Edjoin application.

The following questions are included in the online application: 1.

Please describe your previous mentoring experience. 2: Please describe your experience working with diverse staff, program and student populations.

The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.

Comments and Other Information

The purpose of the New Assignment Mentor Support (NAMS) program is to provide local support by assigning a mentor to newly hired CCCSEA Unit Members who do not qualify for the Induction Program and to current unit members who move into a new assignment in a different program or type of class. The NAMS mentor will provide support and resources according to the participating unit member's needs.

Prior approval from the participant's supervisor is necessary for release time and/or the purchase of any resources. The mentor shall help the participating unit member adapt to a new site and/or new position. Mentor and participant shall determine the frequency and duration of the support.

One meeting per month is preferred. The Contra Costa County Office of Education (COE) shall notify by email newly hired unit members who do not qualify for other mentor support, and current unit members who are working in a new type of class or setting of the availability of the NAMS program. Unit members desiring to participate in NAMS will complete and submit a NAMS Referral Form to their supervisor and shall be assigned a Mentor within one (1) month of submitting the referral form. Participation in NAMS is voluntary.