What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Education and Language Development Specialist position at Santa Clara County Office Of Education?
Literacy Education and Language Development Specialist at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Application Deadline
8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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Number of Openings
Salary
$112,600.80 - $143,710.56 Annually
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of an assigned coordinator, the Literacy Development and Language Education Specialist performs specialized duties to support the planning, implementation, and assessment of staff development. This role focuses on the areas of English Language Arts (ELA), literacy, and English Language Development (ELD) in alignment with State and Federal mandates, district/school needs. The Specialist engages in a wide range of professional administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of literacy and language development initiatives. Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to a bachelor' s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in literacy and language development, or related field and five (5) years of teaching experience, working with diverse communities, which includes at least one (1) year of experience facilitating professional development. Some administrative experience preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements - Valid California Administrative Services Credential* - Valid California Teaching Credential - Valid California driver's license *Applicants enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential Program may be considered
***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** Please only attach the following materials to your application: -Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license PLEASE NOTE: -Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract. -At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to a bachelor' s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in literacy and language development, or related field and five (5) years of teaching experience, working with diverse communities, which includes at least one (1) year of experience facilitating professional development. Some administrative experience preferred. Licenses and Other Requirements - Valid California Administrative Services Credential* - Valid California Teaching Credential - Valid California driver's license *Applicants enrolled in an Administrative Services Credential Program may be considered
***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED*** Please only attach the following materials to your application: -Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - Copy of a valid California driver's license PLEASE NOTE: -Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract. -At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
Comments and Other Information
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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- Santa Clara County Office of Education
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