Associate Superintendent

Sccoe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara County Office of Education is seeking an executive administrator under the County Superintendent of Schools to plan, organize, direct, and lead operations and services across divisions, projects, and programs. This role may include assignment to additional duties and representation of the County Superintendent.

As a Cabinet member, you may be eligible for stipend support for a master’s degree and for a doctorate, upon documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work or extensive experience in education; a doctorate degree is preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of job-related administrative experience with demonstrated competence in educational leadership, including five (5) years as a principal and/or school central office leadership.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Elementary or Secondary Teaching Credential
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Administrative Services Credential (Required, or Proof of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program.)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, review, and lead operations and services of departments, projects, programs, and initiatives in an assigned Division and as otherwise directed by the County Superintendent.
• May be assigned leadership responsibilities for additional programs, departments, or Divisions at the discretion of the County Superintendent.
• May be assigned to represent the County Superintendent and/or cover special assigned duties.
• Executive certificated administrator position and a member of the County Superintendent’s Cabinet.

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the County Superintendent of Schools, plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and leads operations and services of departments, projects, programs, and initiatives in an assigned Division and as otherwise directed by the County Superintendent. May be assigned leadership responsibilities for additional programs, departments, or Divisions at the discretion of the County Superintendent. May be assigned to represent the County Superintendent and/or cover special assigned duties. This is an executive certificated administrator position and a member of the County Superintendent’s Cabinet.
Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work or extensive experience in education; a doctorate degree is preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of job-related administrative experience with demonstrated competence in educational leadership, including five (5) years as a principal and/or school central office leadership
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential
• Valid California Elementary or Secondary Teaching Credential
• Valid California driver’s license

• Administrative Services Credential (Required, or Proof of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential program.)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES::

Following the final filing date, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person panel interview tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2026. Scheduled dates are subject to change as deemed necessary by Human Resources.

Candidates will be invited over email, using the email supplied within their EdJoin.org applications. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or 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

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

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:

Kanika D. White, Ed.D.
Associate Superintendent - Human Resources
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131