Administrator, Educational 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
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic educator to serve as Administrator, Educational Services for the MTSS team. This team provides support related to CA MTSS implementation, Universal Design for Learning, Social Emotional Learning Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Academic Interventions, Inclusive Instruction and Restorative Practices. The Administrator, Educational Services will support the state grant work for CA MTSS through coaching, consultation and technical assistance for awardees. The selected candidate will also manage, supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities and operations of the MTSS team within Educational Services; coordinate assigned activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the program Director in the areas of content creation, budgetary oversight, grant leadership, and contracts. In addition, this position fulfills the co-lead role for several grants including CAL HOPE Project and the Rightful Presence national grant with the University of Kansas/SWIFT and another grant currently in development for inclusive practices.
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, behavior management or a related field. * Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. * A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. * A valid California Administrative Credential.
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. We believe that with the CA MTSS framework, All means All. Please explain how the CA MTSS framework supports equity and inclusion for all students. Include the necessary elements which must be present to support this effort. 2. Describe your experience leading school site or district team implementation of the CA MTSS framework and the continuum of support for one or more of the following domains: a. Inclusive Academic Instruction b. Inclusive Behavior Instruction aka PBIS c. Inclusive Social Emotional Learning and/or Mental Health 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, behavior management or a related field. * Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. * A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. * A valid California Administrative Credential.
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. We believe that with the CA MTSS framework, All means All. Please explain how the CA MTSS framework supports equity and inclusion for all students. Include the necessary elements which must be present to support this effort. 2. Describe your experience leading school site or district team implementation of the CA MTSS framework and the continuum of support for one or more of the following domains: a. Inclusive Academic Instruction b. Inclusive Behavior Instruction aka PBIS c. Inclusive Social Emotional Learning and/or Mental Health 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
8/27/2023 9:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/28/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 36: $605.32 - $737.51 daily. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days per Fiscal Year
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.