Coordinator, School Counseling Services 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
The Learning Supports Unit falls under the umbrella of the Educational Services Division and provides professional development, consultation and technical assistance for district leaders and school staff. The team includes coordinators and staff who have expertise in the implementation and development of a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) with a focus on the whole child and includes academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction and intervention as well as Student Services. OCDE is currently seeking a Coordinator, School Counseling Services to provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities for District, Site Administrators, and School Counselors throughout the 28 school districts in implementing a comprehensive school counseling program using the ASCA national model. The Coordinator will also be an active member of the state team to support the CAMTSS work.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education: A Master’s degree with major course work in educational counseling, education administration, psychology, behavior management, or related field required. Experience: Five (5) years experience as a school-counselor required. High school counseling experience preferred. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible leadership including educational administrative service at the site and/or district setting preferred. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid PPS California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. A valid California Administrative credential preferred.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application 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. Explain the role of the School Counselor as it relates to service delivery using both the ASCA model and the CA MTSS framework (MTMDSS). 2. How has your experience prepared you to lead others in the field of School Counseling? Include examples of previous site/district leadership, professional development and coaching. 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 with major course work in educational counseling, education administration, psychology, behavior management, or related field required. Experience: Five (5) years experience as a school-counselor required. High school counseling experience preferred. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible leadership including educational administrative service at the site and/or district setting preferred. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid PPS California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. A valid California Administrative credential preferred.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application 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. Explain the role of the School Counselor as it relates to service delivery using both the ASCA model and the CA MTSS framework (MTMDSS). 2. How has your experience prepared you to lead others in the field of School Counseling? Include examples of previous site/district leadership, professional development and coaching. 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
5/23/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/2/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: $497.08 - $605.67/day; $104,386.80 - $127,190.70/year commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Length of Work Year
210 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Budget Status
New Position