Coordinator IV, Literacy, Venture Academy, County Operated Schools and Programs

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 office employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees and promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County's most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment where every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

About the employer

San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is a regional agency providing educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts in San Joaquin County, California. The office employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees and promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County's most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment where every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job summary

Under the direction of Venture Academy administration, this position will be responsible for the implementation of all professional learning activities related to ELA/ELD with an emphasis on early literacy, adolescent literacy, and the education of English learners for grades TK-12. This person will provide direct support to Venture Academy teachers through curriculum adoption and implementation, instructional strategies, and coaching on professional improvement. This position will provide expertise regarding successful research-based best practices in ELA/ELD structured literacy and the education of English learners and assist in TK-12 school-wide efforts to support the school’s educational programs and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements / qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree and valid Clear California General Education or Special Education Teaching Credential with a full EL authorization (CLAD, ELA1, or equivalent).
• 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/or second language acquisition.
• Previous work experience with professional learning for ELA/ELD, English learners and/or structured literacy.