Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a dynamic, creative Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) who will be responsible for implementing staff development, overseeing events and grant programs, interpreting state legislation and mandates, and partnering with the educational programs of arts and organizations throughout Orange County to serve our students. The ideal candidate will: Possess knowledge of and experience with strategies and practices in developing, monitoring and evaluating programs and activities in the Visual and Performing Arts. Develop vision and community for VAPA education in Orange County. Drive measurable and sustainable progress in arts education. Develop VAPA trainings and district plans for arts education. Possess management skills to plan, organize and implement complete programs; motivate and supervise team to ensure program success. Possess communication skills to interface professionally with community leaders and organizations to advocate for and implement VAPA goals. Establish and maintain arts networks and communications systems; recognize opportunities and develop productive strategic alliances and partnerships. Expand VAPA opportunities for all students, including special student populations.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field. Experience: Five years of increasing responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Credential authorizing instruction.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. One of the direct responsibilities of the VAPA Coordinator is to assist with the design of high quality programs and connect those programs to the community. Describe your experience in designing and implementing VAPA integrated lessons or curriculum along with your experience in uniting VAPA programs and community groups. 2. What connections do you see between the Arts and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field. Experience: Five years of increasing responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Credential authorizing instruction.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. One of the direct responsibilities of the VAPA Coordinator is to assist with the design of high quality programs and connect those programs to the community. Describe your experience in designing and implementing VAPA integrated lessons or curriculum along with your experience in uniting VAPA programs and community groups. 2. What connections do you see between the Arts and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
2/10/2020 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
10/21/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: $474.35-$577.96/day; $99,613.50- $121,371.60/year commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Length of Work Year
210 Days
Employment Type
Full Time