North Coast School of Education-Equity Lead Grant Director

The Director of Equity (GENIUS Network) is a grant-funded leadership position through 2029, supported by the California Department of Education and the State System of Support. In collaboration with the Los Angeles and Kings County Offices of Education, the Director will guide the implementation of the GENIUS Network grant across California. This role focuses on partnering with local educational agencies (LEAs) to identify barriers and opportunities, implement targeted actions, and address racial disparities in educational access and outcomes. The Director will also coordinate existing resources to support educator preparation, recruitment, retention, and professional development while monitoring progress toward Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals. Priority support will be given to schools receiving Equity Multiplier Funding. Education: -Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required. Experience: -In management positions with progressively increasing responsibility and professional experience in the field of education. -In staff development and/or in-service training experience. -In supervision of district site or county office program operations and activities, including the supervision of certificated and classified staff. This must include serving in an administrative position with primary responsibility of a school site or program specifically designed to serve students. Credentials: -A valid California Administrative Services Credential is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete, signed and dated on-line Edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the final filing date. 1. A completed on-line Edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and reason(s) for interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) 4. A copy of a valid California Administrative Services Credential 5. A Resume

• Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment. -Proof of TB test will be required upon employment.