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Project Specialist, Biliteracy
Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities! The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Project Specialist, Biliteracy for the Multilingual Education and Global Achievement Department (MEGA) of the Learning and Leadership Services Division. The Project Specialist for Literacy will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide bilingual language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings. This position is grant funded through June 2026. The Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA) team provides innovative, high-quality programmatic, leadership, and professional learning services to schools and districts that are grounded in evidence-based practices. MEGA develops systems-thinking educators and leaders who strategically build capacity within their organizations to ensure equity and access, and improve outcomes for all students, but especially students who are American Indian/Native American, multilingual, English Learners, and immigrants/refugees. Requirements / Qualifications: The Project Specialist, Biliteracy, will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students, and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in a variety of classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings, including bilingual programs. This position will facilitate assistance for schools and districts being served by the Project ARISE (Accelerating Reading Intervention for Systemic Excellence) grant across California, especially in settings with multilingual students/English learners. Accordingly, candidates with expertise in bilingualism and biliteracy are preferred, while any experience supporting dual language teachers and other bilingual program settings will also be deemed valuable. This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience in an educational setting. Required experience includes proven success designing and conducting professional learning sessions, in a variety of educational settings, particularly in high poverty, high needs schools with diverse student populations. Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: Valid California Teaching Credential Preferred: BLCAD or other bilingual authorization To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position Letter of Introduction Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year Copy of valid teaching credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Copy of valid BCLAD or other bilingual authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or copy of Certificate of Eligibility) Copy of transcript verifying bachelor's degree or higher in education, education administration, or other closely related field Comments and Other Information: *Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website for details on meeting California's requirements. Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE. Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal-opportunity employer.
Join our amazing team! The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization that works toward a future without boundaries for our students. We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning, offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities! The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Project Specialist, Biliteracy for the Multilingual Education and Global Achievement Department (MEGA) of the Learning and Leadership Services Division. The Project Specialist for Literacy will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide bilingual language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings. This position is grant funded through June 2026. The Multilingual Education and Global Achievement (MEGA) team provides innovative, high-quality programmatic, leadership, and professional learning services to schools and districts that are grounded in evidence-based practices. MEGA develops systems-thinking educators and leaders who strategically build capacity within their organizations to ensure equity and access, and improve outcomes for all students, but especially students who are American Indian/Native American, multilingual, English Learners, and immigrants/refugees. Requirements / Qualifications: The Project Specialist, Biliteracy, will work with SDCOE staff to plan and provide language arts professional development for schools and districts, guide teachers and coaches on differentiated and focused literacy support for under resourced students, and promote effective language arts interventions and student acceleration initiatives in a variety of classrooms, small groups, and individualized settings, including bilingual programs. This position will facilitate assistance for schools and districts being served by the Project ARISE (Accelerating Reading Intervention for Systemic Excellence) grant across California, especially in settings with multilingual students/English learners. Accordingly, candidates with expertise in bilingualism and biliteracy are preferred, while any experience supporting dual language teachers and other bilingual program settings will also be deemed valuable. This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in education, education administration, or other closely related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience in an educational setting. Required experience includes proven success designing and conducting professional learning sessions, in a variety of educational settings, particularly in high poverty, high needs schools with diverse student populations. Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: Valid California Teaching Credential Preferred: BLCAD or other bilingual authorization To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position Letter of Introduction Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year Copy of valid teaching credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Copy of valid BCLAD or other bilingual authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (or copy of Certificate of Eligibility) Copy of transcript verifying bachelor's degree or higher in education, education administration, or other closely related field Comments and Other Information: *Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website for details on meeting California's requirements. Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE. Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal-opportunity employer.