Project Specialist, P-3 Early Literacy

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in early learning and child development, early elementary, education, human services or a related field and; EXPERIENCE: Three years of directly related experience in early literacy and/or PreK-3 teaching, training, programming, and project management; one year of coach and trainer experience or similar roles (preferred) WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A CTC Child Development Program Directors Permit and/or Teaching Credential (optional) Note: This position is both STRS and PERS eligible Valid California Driver's License. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations. Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1.

A supplemental review (Tentative Date: March 15, 2024); and 2. An oral board examination conducted virtually via Zoom (Tentative Date: March 20, 2024).

BENEFITS: Total Compensation Package:

Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,225.00/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). This position is a classified position; however, certificated professionals are welcome to apply and if selected, can remain in CALSTRS.

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, Tuition Reimbursement *Floating Holiday, Personal Leave, Executive Leave, and Personal Business vary depending on the position, collective bargaining agreement, and/or other regulations.

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About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions.

At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.

THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of "like pay for like work."

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Early Learning Quality Improvement Initiatives, support school districts and Big Lift preschool programs across San Mateo County to shift preschool to third grade (P-3) early language and literacy instruction to align with the science of reading and structured literacy; convene Big Lift education staff, leadership, and preschool partners to address the multiple organizational levers impacting early literacy instruction; provide P-3 early literacy assessment training and logistical supports to preschool and TK-3 schools/districts partners; provide master coaching and training in science of reading aligned literacy instruction to select districts and preschool programs; design and conduct professional learning communities and serve as an internal preschool to third grade early literacy content expert. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide direct professional development and coaching as well as master professional development and coaching (coaching of coaches), to preschool to third grade teachers, coaches, specialists and administrators on early literacy instruction, literacy instructional leadership, early literacy assessment, response to intervention/MTSS, with a focus on science of reading aligned frameworks, strategies and methods. Assist in convening select district and preschool program literacy leads to align vision, strategies, and implementation related to early literacy instruction and practice. Research, prepare, and/or adapt change models and implementation tools needed to achieve systemic change in preschool to third grade aligned with the science of reading. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DUTIES.

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