Coordinator IV, ELA-ELD Specialist, Language and Literacy, Continuous Improvement and Support, Educational Services

About the role

San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. The Coordinator IV will serve as a preschool through grade 12 English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) content expert for San Joaquin County.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a preschool through grade 12 English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) content expert for San Joaquin County and will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and conducting professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance for educators related to ELA/ELD instruction, assessment, literacy instructional leadership, and support for multilingual learners.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices aligned to the California ELA/ELD Framework, the science of reading, structured literacy, and a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to improve outcomes for all students.
• Work collaboratively with school districts, county office departments, and regional partners to strengthen instructional systems and build educator capacity.
• Support districts and schools in implementing high-quality instructional programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide expertise regarding research-based best practices in literacy instruction, language development, and the education of English learners.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s Degree, valid Clear California General Education or Special Education Teaching Credential with an EL authorization, possess or be eligible for a California Administrative Services Credential and, if not already held, must apply for the credential upon hire.
• Experience in the fields of literacy and second language acquisition.
• Previous work experience with ELA/ELD, English learners and professional learning.

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment
The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.
The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.
Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual harassment).

Name: HR Title IX Investigations
E-mail: HRTitleIXinvestigations@sjcoe.net
School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Telephone: 209-468-4820