Assistant Principal, Alternative Education (Starting in the 2026-2027 School Year) at Alameda County Office Of Education
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Application Deadline
6/10/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/14/2026
Contact
Human Resources
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$147,001.21 - $186,971.30 Annually
Add''l Salary Info
$147,001.21 Starting Salary (7-Steps/MGMT to $186,971.30) In addition to salary: Monthly Master Degree Stipend $1,500/annual | Doctoral Degree Stipend $2,500/annual, if eligible may receive both
Length of Work Year
221 work days
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Range 145
# Positions available by FTE
1.0 FTE
Benefits:
Additional $1000.00 per month towards Medical, Dental or Vision/ 27 Assigned Non-duty days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year. Please view the work year calendar at the end of the job description.
About the Employer
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 Countys most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Assistant Principal, Alternative Education supports the Director in holding the Counseling Enriched Program which provides specialized academic instruction and therapeutic classroom support to students with identified disabilities whose educational needs require a highly structured, therapeutic, and trauma-informed learning environment. The Assistant Principal serves students in counseling-enriched special education settings operated by the Whole Child Department and the SPA school program. This school is a new program, and staff will play an important role in helping build its foundation and shape its culture, systems, and practices. The program has strong support from the Superintendent as well as the committee that thoughtfully designed and developed the vision for this initiative. Team members will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative effort focused on creating a high-quality program for students from the ground up. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE POSITION
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: ? Bachelor Degree required, Masters preferred. ? Valid Clear California Teaching Credential. ? Valid Clear Administrative Credential desired, will consider Preliminary Administrative Credential or Certificate of Eligibility. ? Have a minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or serving vulnerable populations. ? Have experience and a commitment to meeting the needs of all students, including students with significant learning gaps and special education needs.
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used. To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education & Experience: ? Bachelor Degree required, Masters preferred. ? Valid Clear California Teaching Credential. ? Valid Clear Administrative Credential desired, will consider Preliminary Administrative Credential or Certificate of Eligibility. ? Have a minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or serving vulnerable populations. ? Have experience and a commitment to meeting the needs of all students, including students with significant learning gaps and special education needs.
Required Documents: A cover letter addressing specific competencies for the position. A resume with detailed employment background and education. You must complete the EDJOIN application form. Complete the application by entering data in the format described. One reference must be from a past or present supervisor. Proper punctuation and standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 10 Main Street, Hayward, CA) must be used. To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach ONLY the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
Comments and Other Information
ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
Comments and Other Information
ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change.
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