Coordinator, School Health Programs 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
OCDE is currently seeking a skilled and adaptable professional to serve as Coordinator, School Health Programs. This individual will work with community, OCDE staff, and district leaders to develop programs and systems of care to ensure the safety and growth; physically, mentally, socially, and cognitively of all students (0 – 21 years) enrolled in public school systems throughout Orange County; and provide assistance to higher level management staff.
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: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing, public health, health science or a related field • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience involving school-based health and nursing services. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California School Nurse Services Credential. • A Valid California Administrative Credential preferred or willingness to obtain.
There are supplemental question 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 question is 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 response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe how your education and experience has prepared you to work in the K-12 school system providing both health services to students as well as assistance to higher level managerial staff. 2. Please describe your experience working with collaborative agencies, organizations, and/or higher level educational institutions in order to provide youth/students with health care services and supports.
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: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing, public health, health science or a related field • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience involving school-based health and nursing services. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California School Nurse Services Credential. • A Valid California Administrative Credential preferred or willingness to obtain.
There are supplemental question 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 question is 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 response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe how your education and experience has prepared you to work in the K-12 school system providing both health services to students as well as assistance to higher level managerial staff. 2. Please describe your experience working with collaborative agencies, organizations, and/or higher level educational institutions in order to provide youth/students with health care services and supports.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Application Deadline
6/1/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/15/2023
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management Range 30: $521.94-$635.95 Daily. Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 210 days
Employment Type
Full Time
BENEFITS
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for 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.