Coordinator, Educational Services - Mathematics 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. Register for our upcoming job fair on March 31, 2026 here: https://bit.ly/4sJutD9
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE's Educational Services Division is dedicated to supporting professional learning for Orange County school districts. Through our collective capacity, Educational Services provides high quality and sustainable professional learning that enhances the professional capital of the community we serve. We provide multi-tiered systems of support to the Orange County community that focus on academic, behavioral, and social success for all learners. OCDE is currently recruiting for a dynamic Coordinator, Educational Services - Mathematics. The selected candidate will support the planning, development, design and implementation of coherent TK-5 mathematics and STEM professional learning experiences and systems for teachers, administrators, and communities with the goal of improving and transforming classroom instruction to be student centered. <b>This recruitment is for two vacancies one of which is grant funded. </b>
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, or a related field. • Five years of increasingly responsible educational experience. • Experience in successful use of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) practices in the classroom preferred but not required. • Two years of successful coaching and adult professional learning in mathematics instruction, inclusive of CGI preferred but not required. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program.
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. Describe your process in developing professional learning for diverse educators at different points in their career trajectory. 2. Describe professional learning to support responsive, student-centered math teaching and learning.
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, or a related field. • Five years of increasingly responsible educational experience. • Experience in successful use of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) practices in the classroom preferred but not required. • Two years of successful coaching and adult professional learning in mathematics instruction, inclusive of CGI preferred but not required. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program.
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. Describe your process in developing professional learning for diverse educators at different points in their career trajectory. 2. Describe professional learning to support responsive, student-centered math teaching and learning.
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
6/29/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/20/2023
Number of Openings
2
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.