SC/ SVNTP Special Education Contract Mentor - Santa Cruz County at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education Share on X - 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 2026through 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 Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. STRS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. STRS. Informational Only. Cal. STRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY