Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources / Head of Human Resources

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is now accepting applications for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources / Head of Human Resources.

Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, this position serves as the lead for all human resources functions and services of the SCCOE and other executive services as assigned by the County Superintendent of Schools. Responsibilities include: recruitment, certificated and classified employee records, serves as chief negotiator, orientation, onboarding and exiting procedures; training of staff; compensation and benefits, performance management, policy development and compliance, employee assistance and wellness, strategy and planning related to human resources, and compliance with all policies, state and federal laws, and regulations; may be assigned leadership responsibilities for additional programs or departments at the discretion of the County Superintendent. 

This position serves as the senior executive responsible for Human Resources and is distinguished by its responsibility for providing strategic and operational leadership over all Human Resources functions. 

The position may be filled through either a certificated or classified administrative pathway, reflecting the professional nature of Human Resources leadership. Candidates qualifying through the certificated pathway typically bring experience in educational administration and hold the appropriate administrative credential, while candidates qualifying through the classified pathway typically bring extensive professional Human Resources leadership experience. Regardless of pathway, incumbents must demonstrate advanced expertise in Human Resources principles, employment law, labor relations, and personnel management within a public education environment.

This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days.

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.

To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.

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LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following application materials are required. Please only attach the requested materials.

1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Three (3) signed letters of recommendation, dated within one year of the application date, including one (1) from your current supervisor
5. Copy of required credential(s) (certificated applicants only)
6. Valid CA Driver’s License

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Interviews will take place in-person.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. 
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in panel interviews with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2026.
• The panel interview process will consist of two consecutive panel interviews.  The first panel will assess job-specific knowledge, skills and responsibilities, followed by a second panel evaluating general qualifications and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Based on the results of the panel interviews, selected candidates will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for  April 3, 2026.
• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE

Applicants for employment are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service and including any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

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 
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) or California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
• 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

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
 Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
Marisa Perry

408-453-6846

mperry@sccoe.org

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: 

Roger D. Gallizzi
 Interim Assistant Superintendent 
 Human Resources 
 Santa Clara County Office of Education 
 1290 Ridder Park Drive 
 San Jose, Ca 95131 
 (408) 453-6598 
c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org