Better Together: Supporting People, Cultivating Excellence 

People are at the heart of the County Office of Education. That's why Personnel Services is dedicated to empowering our staff at every stage of employment.

Our team goes beyond just recruiting and hiring – we provide comprehensive support, from onboarding to career development. Our goal is to help staff cultivate job satisfaction and a sense of pride in their work, whether that means excelling in their current role or building a growth path tailored to their career goals.

Interested in a Career Supporting Students in San Mateo County?

The San Mateo County Office of Education welcomes applications from motivated, collaborative individuals for both certificated and classified positions. Explore our Careers page to learn about our current job opportunities and apply for our open certificated (credentialed) and classified (non-credentialed) positions through EdJoin!

Teacher and student on the playground smile at the camera holding a ball

Our Services

Personnel Services handles the San Mateo County Office of Education's personnel activities, including recruiting and selecting employees, maintaining employee records, and collective bargaining agreements alongside ongoing support and resources for current employees. Learn more about our services below.

Human Resources Services

The Human Resources Services team provides many services for employees, listed below.

  • Updates and retains personnel databases, employee records, collective bargaining agreements, and work calendars
  • Oversees evaluations, mandatory training, and staffing changes
  • Supports employees with processes related to their employment
  • Fosters collaborative and cooperative professional relationships
  • Hosts regular Human Resources District Leader meetings (contact hr@smcoe.org for meeting information)

Personnel Commission Services

The Personnel Commission Services team supports the County Office of Education's classified human resources management needs while upholding the Merit System Rules & Regulations, which have been set forth to treat employees and applicants fairly and equitably. It also provides administrative support for the County Office of Education's Personnel Commission.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits houses the employee benefits administration, including CalPERS and CalSTRS retirement benefits; health, dental, vision plans, and group life insurance; deferred compensation 403b and 457b plans; and flexible spending accounts. Leaves and Worker’s Compensation are also housed in this department. Learn more about the County Office of Education's employee benefits.

Professional Development and Employee Experience

Professional Development and Employee Experience collaborates internally to facilitate onboarding, internal training and growth, and to build a strong, positive culture at the San Mateo County Office of Education.

Livescan/Fingerprinting Services

Our fingerprinting services are available to the 23 school districts in San Mateo County. This service helps school districts conduct thorough background checks on newly hired employees as part of the hiring process.

Credentialing Services

The Credentialing Services team oversees credentials for employees of the 23 public school districts in San Mateo County, as well as the County Office of Education. This includes evaluating eligibility for certification, preparing applications, and advising school personnel regarding legal teaching assignments. The department also monitors payroll for employees in certificated positions to ensure they hold a valid credential or permit, as required for employment in these positions.

Title IX and Non-Discrimination Statement 

Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subd. (a), provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance.

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, Personnel Services, at (650) 802-5385.

Labor-Management Relations

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.

    Related Pages

    Resources

    Collective Bargaining Agreements and MOUs

    Tentative Agreements

    Salary Schedules

    Quick References

    Not Sure Who to Contact?

    Send an email to hr@smcoe.org and we will direct it to the appropriate person.

    Tami Moore

    Associate Superintendent, Human Resources

    Email: tmoore@smcoe.org

    Phone: (650) 802-5385

    Randy Perez

    Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services

    Email: rperez@smcoe.org

    Phone: (650) 802-5367