Project Specialist - Bilingual; English​/Spanish

Project Specialist - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

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Final date to receive applications

Until Filled

Date Posted

10/6/2026

Contact

Ana De Leon-Romero

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$31.97 - $40.39 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Based on the  Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on relevant education/experience.)

Length of Work Year

40 hours per week/ 10 months per year/ 1 FTE

Employment Type

Full Time

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

This position will be assigned to the Alternative Education department:
Under direction, participate in organizing and implementing assigned projects and programs for the County Office of Education. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned lower-level staff. This is a 10-month position in which the employee will report from August to May while school is in session. There may be an opportunity to work in the summer. Travel across the county to different sites will be a requirement of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT:
The Project Specialist – College and Career will coordinate and expand systemwide career pathway opportunities, employer partnerships, and dual enrollment access for all Alternative Education students. This role will work in close collaboration with the College and Career Team Lead, site administrators, counselors, and regional partners to design, implement, and monitor pathways that reflect local labor market sectors and support postsecondary success.

The position will also directly support students through work readiness instruction, work experience placement, dual enrollment advising, and career exploration services.

Please read the complete job description.

Education:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social service or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

Experience:

Two years of experience in the implementation of state or federally funded programs. License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

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. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance…