Educational Liaison

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive.

Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County's most marginalized youth.

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THE POSITION:
The Educational Liaison supports the holistic needs of vulnerable and systems impacted students including but not limited to chronically absent, adjudicated, foster, or homeless youth. Grounded in a whole-child approach, this role provides case management to ensure students receive individualized holistic support, including access to basic needs resources, academic, social emotional, college and career services, school transitions/placement, and other wraparound services deemed necessary to remove barriers from student success.

The Educational Liaison also fosters collaborative relationships with families, schools, and partner agencies, to create a network of support that promotes student well-being and academic success. This job reports to the assigned administrator.

LOCATION:

313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA TYPICAL DUTIES:
Works closely with school staff, families, community partners, and external agencies (e.g., child welfare, probation, school districts) to coordinate services and ensure students have access to necessary support. Provide assessments to develop and monitor student care plans, adjusting strategies to meet changing needs, and ensure appropriate services are provided to support student success. Oversee and facilitate student enrollment in appropriate school placements or alternative options, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent school attendance to promote academic stability.

Facilitate and provide academic support. Connect students and families with essential services, including academic support, mental health services, and other community resources. Engage in wellness education (i.e. teaching students practical strategies that support their wellbeing, decision-making, and ability to stay engaged) and skill building conversation to support and accomplish student goals.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Human Development, or related preferred. Associates degree required.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience working with youth in a formal, professional setting. Prior experience working with youth with learning disabilities and/or at-risk student populations;
Conflict Resolution training desired. Equivalency: A combination of relevant education and work or lived experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The EDJOIN Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EDJOIN Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE

REQUIRED:

Completed EDJOIN online application, resume, cover letter, and answers to supplemental questionnaire. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates' EDJOIN Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EDJOIN Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

THE POSITION:
The Educational Liaison supports the holistic needs of vulnerable and systems impacted students including but not limited to chronically absent, adjudicated, foster, or homeless youth. Grounded in a whole-child approach, this role provides case management to ensure students receive individualized holistic support, including access to basic needs resources, academic, social emotional, college and career services, school transitions/placement, and other wraparound services deemed necessary to remove barriers from student success.

The Educational Liaison also fosters collaborative relationships with families, schools, and partner agencies, to create a network of support that promotes student well-being and academic success. This job reports to the assigned administrator.

LOCATION:

313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA TYPICAL DUTIES:
Works closely with school staff, families, community partners, and external agencies (e.g., child welfare, probation, school districts) to coordinate services and ensure students have access to…