The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal/Director, instruct at-risk youth in an assigned general or specialized classroom; participate in special programs to facilitate group and individual student learning and counseling in areas such as alcohol and drug abuse, teen parenting or other assigned areas.

BENEFITS

Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 36 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) and may elect to be a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system.

SPECIAL NOTES

Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview as there may be several qualified applicants. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To be considered all, all applications must be submitted with the following documents:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a valid California Teaching Credential (Multiple or Single Subject); OR be eligible to enroll in a multiple subject intern program by meeting the following requirements:
o A Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university
o Passing scores on the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
o Passing scores on the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)*
• Three (3) years of teaching experience with training in methods of instruction in alternative education settings, is desirable;
• Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver's License;
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
* Candidates who have only a BA and CBEST may be employed on a Provisional Internship Permit to allow time to pass the CSET exam in order to enroll in a multiple subject intern program.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit:

• An online application;
• A signed and dated letter of introduction addressing specific competencies for the position;
• A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization;
• Three signed letters of recommendation that have been dated within the past 12 months;
• A copy of required Degree or Credential(s) and transcripts. Official copies at the time of hire.

$42.98 - $84.23 an hour as per columns I-V on the Certificated Salary Schedule.

Please make sure to list at least TWO SUPERVISORS as contacts for your references on your application.

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