Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start – Restricted; Spanish Bilingual

The Position

THIS POSITION IS SPANISH BILINGUAL REQUIRED. The position is now accepting applications for Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start – Restricted (Spanish Bilingual Required).

Under the direct supervision of Supervisor – Home-Based Program – Early Head Start/Restricted, the Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start – Restricted is responsible for providing intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of participating children. The Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start – Restricted promotes positive parent-child interactions and provides resources to parents in a home-based setting to support parents in their roles.

The Home Visiting Specialist – Early Head Start
- Restricted is also responsible for coordinating and leading socialization sessions with groups of children and their families.

This position is full-time and has a work year of 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per day. It is a federally funded position that is subject to annual approval and renewal.

• Education:
  
  AA/AS degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Social Services or related field.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience working with children, families, community groups and public agencies, providing safety, child or mental health consultation. Experience providing home visitation services for parents, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and serving families with disabilities is preferred.

• Ability to complete three units of Infant/Toddler education within one year after hire.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Required application materials:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application). These are used in the initial screening; answer them fully.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

• Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
• Following the final filing date, all candidates will be evaluated.
• Most qualified candidates will be invited to a written exam, tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2026.
• Those who pass the written exam will be invited to an oral examination with subject matter experts, schedule TBD.
• Based on final scores, a ranked candidate list will be established.
• Selected candidates may be invited to a second interview with hiring authorities, schedule TBD.
• Second interviews may be held in-person.
• Candidates will be notified by email to participate in each step.

The Santa Clara County Office of Education offers a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. Eligible employees receive:

• 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

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, visit our benefits page.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process should contact Classified Personnel Services at least three days prior to the scheduled test date at 408‑453‑6845.

Amy Luna,
Tel: (408) 453‑6759

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, age (40+), genetic information, political beliefs, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:

Roger

D. Gallizzi
Interim Associate Superintendent
Personnel Services
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: (408) 453‑6598