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Teacher, Alternative Education Programs

Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2027

Teacher, Alternative Education Programs at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

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Date Posted
7/27/2026
Contact
John Rice
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$56,757 - $118,526 Annually
Length of Work Year
185-day work year beginning August 2026. All regular school holidays are observed.
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Provides supervision and individualized instruction for students in order for them to complete high school graduation requirements; participate in Career Technical Education Partnership (CTEP), work experience programs, or acquire a work permit; maintains program quality and compliance with state guidelines and implements assigned policy and administrative regulations; Utilize course of study adopted by the Board of Education, California State Curriculum Frameworks and appropriate learning activities to teach the curriculum.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position is open until filled and applications will be routinely screened and qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject; Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization; Valid Class C California Driver's License; Valid TB Test.

School Year: 185 days per year. Class Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (7.5 hrs./day). This position will be a daytime teaching position. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position is open until filled and applications will be routinely screened and qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject; Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization; Valid Class C California Driver's License; Valid TB Test.

School Year: 185 days per year. Class Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (7.5 hrs./day). This position will be a daytime teaching position. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE.

Comments and Other Information


Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE.
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