Design and Innovation; Makerspace; Teacher Special

Design and Innovation (Makerspace) - Teacher on Special Assignment at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

• Final date to receive applications:
  Until Filled
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Contact:
  Jason Borgen,
• Number of Openings: 1
• Salary:
  Pay Range $67,495 - $140,946 Annually
• Add'l Salary Info:
  Credit Given for Prior Teaching Experience; MA stipend $1,500;
  Doctorate stipend $400.
• Length of Work Year: 220 days starting as soon as possible.
• 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.

The Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) will play a pivotal role in implementing a three-year grant initiative aimed at enhancing engineering and design education, establishing makerspaces, and introducing Career and Technical Education (CTE) concepts through hands-on making and design. This position will support two high schools, foster student engagement in STEM fields, and manage grant-related activities, including supporting county robotics clubs and coordinating grant deliverables.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be constantly screened. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO LAY-OFF AT THE END OF THE  SCHOOL YEAR. Must hold a valid California teaching credential. Experience in STEM/CTE education, engineering, design, or related fields. Knowledge of makerspace tools and technologies (e.g., 3D printers, CNC machines, Arduino, laser cutters). Background in robotics or mentorship of STEM-related student organizations is a plus.

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.

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