About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the countys 23 school districts that serve nearly 430000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts leads programs for preschool special education pregnant minor corrections migrant and vocational students and offers professional training support and resources for teachers administrators and staff throughout Riverside County.
Job Summary
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION:The position of Executive Director Alternative Education is responsible for the planning implementing directing and administering of the Alternative Education Program and other programs related to students determined to be at-risk; serving as a resource on curriculum and program operations to school personnel the Board and other districts; and maintaining staffing to ensure that the program objectives are achieved within budget. The position supervises principals teachers instructional aids clerical staff and related subject matter professionals. General administrative direction is provided by the Associate Superintendent responsible for division operations. This position is designated as a Certificated Management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of five (5) years of successful public school teaching experience is required. A minimum of three (3) years of successful secondary administrative experience in a comprehensive public school setting or at a district or county office level is required. Teaching and administrative experience at the principal level in an alternative education program is preferred. Experience providing leadership for curriculum and categorical programs and experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is :Masters Degree in Education or related field from an accredited College/University required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field -Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential -Possession of a valid Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration -Valid California Drivers LicenseYou must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Masters degree in Education or related field. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field preferred. Must attach transcript Diploma copies will not be accepted)
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential AND possession of a valid Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration.)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the authors name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without authors signature name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of five (5) years of successful public school teaching experience is required. A minimum of three (3) years of successful secondary administrative experience in a comprehensive public school setting or at a district or county office level is required. Teaching and administrative experience at the principal level in an alternative education program is preferred. Experience providing leadership for curriculum and categorical programs and experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is :Masters Degree in Education or related field from an accredited College/University required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field -Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential -Possession of a valid Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration -Valid California Drivers LicenseYou must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position or provide evidence of qualifying for required permit/credential with your application materials to qualify for the position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Masters degree in Education or related field. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in a related field preferred. Must attach transcript Diploma copies will not be accepted)
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential AND possession of a valid Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration.)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the authors name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without authors signature name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Comments and Other Information
***********************************************************************RECRUITMENT PROCESS ***********************************************************************PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:Once this position closes your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application please go to to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.*As of January 1 2025 in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents you must notify Personnel Services at prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Drivers License (if required) physical (if required) proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles pertussis and influenza) (if required) proof of required education TB clearance Fingerprint clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health dental vision life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health dental and Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status medical information military or veteran status nationality immigration status political affiliation parental status pregnancy status race religion retaliation sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and questions or complaints please contact:Title IX Coordinator: Hector Alegria Ed.D. Executive Director Personnel Services P. O. Box 868 Riverside CA 92502-0868; ; ; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich Administrator Alternative Education/Special Education P. O. Box 868 Riverside CA 92502-0868; ; This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit high school diploma or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
***********************************************************************RECRUITMENT PROCESS ***********************************************************************PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:Once this position closes your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered.* If you have not attached all required materials to your application please go to to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.*As of January 1 2025 in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by no matter the length of service. This includes any part-time and/or substitution work in addition to any full-time employment positions. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents you must notify Personnel Services at prior to the position recruitment closing date/time. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces).Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Drivers License (if required) physical (if required) proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles pertussis and influenza) (if required) proof of required education TB clearance Fingerprint clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health dental vision life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health dental and Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression genetic information marital status medical information military or veteran status nationality immigration status political affiliation parental status pregnancy status race religion retaliation sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and questions or complaints please contact:Title IX Coordinator: Hector Alegria Ed.D. Executive Director Personnel Services P. O. Box 868 Riverside CA 92502-0868; ; ; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich Administrator Alternative Education/Special Education P. O. Box 868 Riverside CA 92502-0868; ; This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit high school diploma or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
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