Coordinator, Student Program and Services; Community Schools 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 Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) provides a wealth of research-based professional learning, coaching, technical assistance and educational incentives. OCDE is currently recruiting for a dynamic Coordinator, Student Programs and Services. The selected candidate will coordinate the planning, designing, implementation, and evaluation of community schools and student wellness centers throughout Orange County, including coordinating with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes. The candidate will apply evidence informed strategies to support schools in improving responsiveness to student and family needs, as well as organizing school and community resources to address barriers to learning and promote health and wellness. The incumbent will have demonstrated the ability to integrate support services in school environments and engage families and community partners in a meaningful manner.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, social work or a related field. • Five years of increasingly responsible experience in school based integrated support services efforts, prevention and early intervention programs, health and wellness programs, and/or family and community engagement.
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. How would you assess which services are most needed at a community school, and work with the leadership team, the community, families and agencies to bring the identified services to the school? 2. What experience do you have in designing a student wellness center? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, social work or a related field. • Five years of increasingly responsible experience in school based integrated support services efforts, prevention and early intervention programs, health and wellness programs, and/or family and community engagement.
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. How would you assess which services are most needed at a community school, and work with the leadership team, the community, families and agencies to bring the identified services to the school? 2. What experience do you have in designing a student wellness center? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
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.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
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.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
9/14/2022 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/13/2022
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 30: $9,112.88- $11,101.69 Monthly. Salary placement is based on education and years of related experience.
Length of Work Year
220
Employment Type
Full Time