Student Data Specialist II, Alternative Education - Bilingual (English/ Spanish) Preferred at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education Share on X - Application Deadline 3/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 3/13/2026 Contact Ana De Leon-Romero Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $5,634 - $7,126 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Based on the 2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience). Length of Work Year 40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE Employment Type Full 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 This position will be assigned to the Career and Adult Learning Services (CALS) department: Under supervision perform a variety of administrative duties in the management of data for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) Alternative Education’s student programs; provide specialized assistance and technical expertise in the development, implementation and operation of computerized systems, Power School, Info. Snap, or equivalents; provide training and technical support to administrators, teachers, case managers and service providers; and act as a resource for the overall operation of computerized record keeping systems for local, state and federal reporting of educational programs. Provide general information and assistance to faculty, staff and the general public. May exercise functional and technical oversight over lower-level staff. This position will serve at the Centro Avance site in Watsonville. Some travel across the county may be required. Requirements / Qualifications Please read the complete job description. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent. Formal or informal specialized training in computer program usage and technology. Experience: Three years of experience in computer program usage, terminology, and record keeping. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred. Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. Applicants will be invited to a bilingual proficiency exam and must pass the Oral section to receive the 2.5% Bilingual Stipend. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice. Comments and Other Information Benefits: 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. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (Cal. PERS). Cal. PERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent. 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