Santa Clara County Office of Education
Home Visiting Specialist - Early Head Start - Restricted (Spanish Bilingual Requ
Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
THIS POSITION IS SPANISH BILINGUAL REQUIRED
Educational Services Division
is now accepting applications for Home Visiting Specialist - Early Head Start – Restricted (Spanish Bilingual Required).
Overview Under the direct supervision of Supervisor - Home-Based Program – Early Head Start/Restricted, the Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start - Restricted provides intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of participating children. The specialist promotes positive parent-child interactions and provides resources to parents in a home-based setting to support parents in their roles. The specialist also coordinates and leads socialization sessions with groups of children and their families.
Responsibilities
Provide child development and family support services in the home setting.
Promote positive parent-child interactions and provide resources to parents.
Coordinate and lead socialization sessions with groups of children and families.
Education & Experience
AA/AS degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Social Services or related field AND
One (1) year of experience working with children, families, community groups and public agencies, providing safety, child or mental health consultation. Experience providing home visitation services for parents, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and serving families with disabilities is preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Ability to complete three units of Infant/Toddler education within one year after hire.
Valid California driver's license.
Application Procedures
Completed SchoolJobs.com Online Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
Examination Procedures
Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2026.
Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Health, Welfare, and Other Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
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
Accommodation Requests Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing‑impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.
Recruitment Contact Amy Luna (408) 453-6759 aluna@sccoe.org
EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy‑related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:
Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Associate Superintendent Personnel Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org
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Educational Services Division
is now accepting applications for Home Visiting Specialist - Early Head Start – Restricted (Spanish Bilingual Required).
Overview Under the direct supervision of Supervisor - Home-Based Program – Early Head Start/Restricted, the Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start - Restricted provides intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of participating children. The specialist promotes positive parent-child interactions and provides resources to parents in a home-based setting to support parents in their roles. The specialist also coordinates and leads socialization sessions with groups of children and their families.
Responsibilities
Provide child development and family support services in the home setting.
Promote positive parent-child interactions and provide resources to parents.
Coordinate and lead socialization sessions with groups of children and families.
Education & Experience
AA/AS degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Social Services or related field AND
One (1) year of experience working with children, families, community groups and public agencies, providing safety, child or mental health consultation. Experience providing home visitation services for parents, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and serving families with disabilities is preferred.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Ability to complete three units of Infant/Toddler education within one year after hire.
Valid California driver's license.
Application Procedures
Completed SchoolJobs.com Online Application
Cover Letter
Resume
Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
Examination Procedures
Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2026.
Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
Health, Welfare, and Other Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
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
Accommodation Requests Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing‑impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.
Recruitment Contact Amy Luna (408) 453-6759 aluna@sccoe.org
EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy‑related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:
Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Associate Superintendent Personnel Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 453-6598 c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org
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