Executive Director, Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, oversee and advance efforts to increase organization-wide commitment and alignment to SMCOE’s anti-racist paradigm and provide leadership that works to dismantle educational inequities that exist locally, regionally, and across the state. The qualified candidate exemplifies trauma-informed and empathic leadership and has experience working as part of a team that has changed outcomes for youth who have been historically underserved by the education and other systems. The candidate will further demonstrate a commitment to the belief that all students, regardless of circumstances, can meet high expectations and achieve educational outcomes that can lead to future success.

The Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice, and Inclusion must have a capacity for teamwork and for developing sensitive working relationships with all stakeholders including SMCOE staff, district leaders and educators, community partners, and families with the ability to thoughtfully manage the personal, political, and institutional dynamics related to anti-racism. The qualified candidate will be a self-starter with strong communications skills and have a deep concern and compassion for celebrating differences as a way to ensure academic and social success for all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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.

*Full job description available on job posting

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 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 OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

CA Driver’s License

Valid Administrative Services Credential desirable, but not required

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

The examination process for this classification may consist of:

1.     A supplemental review (Tentative Date: August 14, 2024); and

2.     An oral board virtual examination (Tentative date: August 19, 2024).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:               

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

(Applications must be submitted online through EdJoin.org by 5:00 PM)

WORK SCHEDULE:               

8 hours per day; 8AM-5PM; 5 days per week (Monday-Friday); 12 months per year.

MONTHLY SALARY: 

Salary Range 10.5

BENEFITS:

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).

CURRENT VACANCY:

Division:                     Office of the Superintendent

Department:              Superintendent’s Office

Supervisor:                 Nancy Magee

Bargaining Unit:        Management

Location:                    San Mateo County Office of Education

                                    101 Twin Dolphin Drive

                                    Redwood City, CA 94065

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

The San Mateo County Office of Education will provide to the job candidate selected for this position a fully paid annual membership to the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).  The membership fee is set at approximately 1% of the member’s annual salary.

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