Job Summary

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is now accepting applications for Deputy Superintendent - Business and Operations.

Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools, the Deputy Superintendent - Business and Operations leads strategy, operations, and performance of the Business, Facilities & Operations Division of the County Office of Education and acts for, represents, and exercises the authority of the Superintendent as assigned. Hierarchically, the Deputy Superintendent - Business and Operations is the second-in-command of all Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) functions after the Superintendent.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

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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, provide official documentation is submitted.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Proof of degree completion (copy of diploma or official/unofficial transcripts)
5. Valid California Chief Business Official (CBO) Certificate, if possessed
6. Three (3) signed letters of recommendation dated within one year of the application date

This posting will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on June 16, 2026; applications received thereafter may be reviewed until the position is filled. Incomplete 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.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews will take place in-person.
  
• Following the initial review date, the qualifications of candidates received to date will be evaluated.
  
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral examination, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
  
• Classified Personnel Services will establish an unranked eligibility list, which will terminate upon filling the position opening or after thirty (30) days, whichever comes first.
  
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
  
• 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.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

SB 848 COMPLIANCE - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026:
Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), and SB 848 any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

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)
  
• 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
408-453-6866
[email protected]