Teacher, Alternative Education Programs

Santa Cruz County Office of Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 56,757 - 118,526; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, dental and medical coverage

Section 125 tax-sheltered plan

Job summary

Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites applications for a Teacher in Alternative Education Programs. This 185-day position begins August 2026, with regular school hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a salary range of $56,757 to $118,526 annually.

This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits for the employee and dependents. Qualifications include a California Teaching Credential (Single or Multiple Subject) and EL Authorization, plus a valid California Driver's License and TB

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject.
• Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Valid TB Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and individualized instruction to help students complete high school graduation requirements.
• Participate in Career Technical Education Partnership (CTEP) work experience programs or acquire a work permit.
• Implement state guidelines and district policies and use the adopted curriculum to teach the assigned course.

Skills

Classroom teaching

EL Authorization

Driver's license

Education

California Teaching Credential (Single or Multiple Subject)

Job description

Teacher, Alternative Education Programs at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/27/2026

Contact

John Rice

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$56,757 - $118,526 Annually

Length of Work Year

185-day work year beginning August 2026. All regular school holidays are observed.

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES - Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability - to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Provides supervision and individualized instruction for students in order for them to complete high school graduation requirements; participate in Career Technical Education Partnership (CTEP), work experience programs, or acquire a work permit; maintains program quality and compliance with state guidelines and implements assigned policy and administrative regulations; Utilize course of study adopted by the Board of Education, California State Curriculum Frameworks and appropriate learning activities to teach the curriculum.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position is open until filled and applications will be routinely screened and qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject; Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization; Valid Class C California Driver's License; Valid TB Test.

School Year: 185 days per year. Class Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (7.5 hrs./day). This position will be a daytime teaching position. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position is open until filled and applications will be routinely screened and qualified candidates will be invited to interview. Must hold an appropriate California Teaching Credential; Multiple or Single Subject; Must have English Learner (EL) Authorization; Valid Class C California Driver's License; Valid TB Test.

School Year: 185 days per year. Class Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (7.5 hrs./day). This position will be a daytime teaching position. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE.

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