Advisor-Credential Programs

MCOE; Merced (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Office of Education seeks Advisors for Credential Programs to guide candidates through the process of obtaining preliminary and clear credentials in California. You will facilitate instruction and ensure alignment with California standards while supporting candidates in meeting program requirements.

The role emphasizes curriculum development for adult-level professional learning, providing expert guidance, and maintaining comprehensive credentials documentation.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Valid/clear California teaching credential (Multiple Subject) or Education Specialist credential.
• Administrative Services credential (optional).
• DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction for credential candidates.
• Assist candidates in meeting credentialing requirements.
• Maintain documentation and credential copies as required.
• Ensure compliance with DOJ/FBI fingerprinting and eligibility checks.

Skills

Curriculum development

Professional learning facilitation

Education

BA/BS Degree

CA Multiple Subject Credential

Education Specialist Credential

Administrative Services Credential (optional)

Job description

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Advisors with MCOE Credential Programs serve candidates by facilitating instruction in the knowledge and skills required to be recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for preliminary and clear credentials.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview.

Education:BA/BS DegreeCredentials and/or Skills:Valid/Clear California Multiple Subject credential or Valid/Clear Education Specialist Instruction (Mild/Mod and/or Severe/ESN) credentialAdministrative Services credential (optional)DOJ and FBI fingerprint responseKnowledgeable in the use of personal computers. Valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required.Experience:Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with positive evaluations and recommendations.Advisors should be experts in the content area of the candidate(s) being supervised and align with California's adopted content standards and frameworks, and the school reflects the diversity of California's student population.Development and implementation of curriculum for adult-level professional learning experiences (preferred).

• Credential Copy (Please provide copies of ALL valid CA credential(s).)

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."

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