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About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE).

SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

San Mateo County, located between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. We work closely with many partners to meet the needs of the whole child and create a supportive county that serves all learners ages 0-22. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students.

SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact.

To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to:
• Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems;
• Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess;
• Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; and
• Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities, and planning.

SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. If that sounds like you, please consider a career at SMCOE. If you would like to learn more about the organization and its programs, please visit our website: smcoe.org.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three dated within the last year.)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate will be considered for employment.
• Reference checks will be conducted for the finalist.
• The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• All materials in the applicant's file become SMCOE property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
• SMCOE may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
• The SMCOE desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with the law. The SMCOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, natural origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics, gender, marital or parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military and veteran status, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or recruitment and employment.
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