Classified Grant
The California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program (CCSETC) provides assistance to classified school employees to obtain a teaching credential. Funding of up to $4,800 per year is available to assist you with books and tuition while attending an institution of higher education. Eligible classified participants must have an Associate of Arts or Science degree or higher. Participants must also commit to accomplish the following:
- Graduate from an institution of higher education with a bachelor’s degree.
- Complete all of the requirements for obtaining a multiple subject, single subject, or an education specialist teaching credential.
- Complete one school year of classroom instruction in a San Mateo County school district or the county office of education for each year that assistance for tuition and books are provided under the grant.
Review our September 13, 2023 presentation for a quick overview of the CCSETC grant processes and requirements. To apply, complete the CCSETC application. Once accepted into the CCSETC program, participants must sign a commitment form and comply with the rules and requirements of the program. A reimbursement claim form along with receipts showing proof of payment are needed to process reimbursements.
Additional grant opportunities and information can be found at Teach San Mateo County.
For more details about the CCSETC grant, contact Mike Pappas, Director of Human Resources at mpappas@smcoe.org or 650-802-5382.
Policies and Procedures
San Mateo County Office of Education’s personnel policies and procedures provide general guidance to support staff and SMCOE in fulfilling the mission of the organization.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- FMLA PDL CFRA Leave Information
- Remote Work Guidelines, Overview, Templates, and Eligibility
- Uniform Complaint Procedure (Policy, Handbook, and Form)
- Tobacco Free Educational Agency
- Drug Free Work Place
Non-Discrimination Statement
The San Mateo County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all programs, activities, and employment.
For assistance or to file a complaint related to discrimination or harassment contact Tami Moore, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, at (650) 802-5385.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
The San Mateo County Office of Education recognizes one certificated (SMCEA) and three classified (CSEA 158, CSEA 789 and CSEA 887) bargaining units as well as Confidential and Management employee groups.
San Mateo County Office of Education's non-management certificated employees are represented by the San Mateo County Educators Association (SMCEA). The classified employees are represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), which is comprised of three separate units representing employees in office administrative, technical services, and educational support occupations. The County Office works with its employee groups to reach agreement on the terms and conditions of employment.
- CSEA 158 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2022-2025
- CSEA 789 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
- CSEA 887 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
- SMCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2024
Salary Schedules
- CSEA 158
- CSEA 789 Monthly
- CSEA 789 Hourly
- CSEA 887
- Confidential Salary Schedule
- Management Salary Schedule
- SMCEA
- SMCEA Early Learning Associate Teacher
- SMCEA Early Learning Teacher
Job Descriptions
By Job Title
Kristin Stout
Coordinator, Professional Development and Employee Experience
Email: kstout@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5349
Sheléne Peterson
Executive Assistant II Confidential, Human Resources
Email: speterson@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5381
Dalma Sato
Executive Assistant I Confidential, Human Resources
Email: dsato@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5391
Sarah Look
Administrative Assistant III, Human Resources
Email: slook@smcoe.org
Phone: (650) 802-5392
Human Resources Department
Email: hr@smcoe.org
Fax: (650) 802-5388