Coordinator, Inclusive Practices 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) Integrated Supports and Services provides a wealth of evidence-based professional learning,coaching, and technical assistance for Orange County educators. OCDE is currently recruiting for a dynamic Coordinator, Inclusive Practices, Educational Services. This individual will support and oversee professional learning and provide technical assistance to educators within Orange County and throughout the state. The ideal candidate will also have special education experience/credential which supports both general educators and special educators with the continuum of supports for CA MTSS.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 is: Master’s Degree with major course work in education, special education,education administration, behavior management, Educational psychology ora related field. Five years of increasingly responsible educational experience, including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program A valid California Administrative credential (must complete within 5 years of hire date)
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. How does inclusive academic instruction fit in a Multi-Tiered System of Support in order to meet the needs of the whole child? 2. Describe the process of systemic implementation of co-teaching.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 is: Master’s Degree with major course work in education, special education,education administration, behavior management, Educational psychology ora related field. Five years of increasingly responsible educational experience, including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program A valid California Administrative credential (must complete within 5 years of hire date)
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. How does inclusive academic instruction fit in a Multi-Tiered System of Support in order to meet the needs of the whole child? 2. Describe the process of systemic implementation of co-teaching.
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
7/17/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/3/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 30, 210 Days $521.94 - $635.95 Daily
Length of Work Year
210 Days
Employment Type
Full Time