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SC/SVNTP Special Education Contract Mentor - Santa Cruz County at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
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Application Deadline

5/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/23/2026
Contact
Marvilyn Quiroz
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Single Rate
$400 per month per mentee Stipend
Length of Work Year
To Begin August 2026 through June 2027
Employment Type
Part Time
About the Employer

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

The Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project (SC/SVNTP) is now accepting applications for contract mentors for the 2026-27 school year. These stipend employees, mentor a small number of Induction teachers. We are interested in candidates at elementary and secondary levels. Experience serving individuals, including adolescents, with autism and developmental disabilities preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience Valid California Ed Specialist teaching credential Experience in the following areas preferred: - Teaching Multilingual students - California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) - Adult Learning Theory - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

To support teachers in clearing their California Preliminary Credential. - - SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION LISTED ABOVE - - Direct Questions by email to Marvilyn Quiroz at mquiroz@santacruzcoe.org

Comments and Other Information
TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1) Letter of Introduction 2) Current Resume 3) 2 Recent Letters of Recommendation
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