Principal, Alternative Education (ACCESS Division) 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
Our Alternative Education Program (ACCESS) is a public, WASC accredited educational program offering a variety of unique school options serving students throughout Orange County from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to adults seeking to complete their high school education. Our program is committed to the education of the whole student through the use of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). This approach is designed to meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of our students to prepare them for successful transitions to college and career. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Principal to manage and coordinate the activities and operations of Alternative Education school sites within OCDE.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education, Credentials: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, behavior management, education administration, or a related field plus valid CA teaching and administrative credentials are required. Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two (2) years if administrative experience in a public school setting. 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 so you may prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. What steps would you take, and what skills and qualities would you use, to establish yourself as an instructional leader in this role? 2. Please describe in detail your experience overseeing an educational program in collaboration with an outside agency. 3. Please share any work you have done to reach underrepresented student and parent groups in order to enhance college and career readiness for students.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education, Credentials: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, behavior management, education administration, or a related field plus valid CA teaching and administrative credentials are required. Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two (2) years if administrative experience in a public school setting. 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 so you may prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. What steps would you take, and what skills and qualities would you use, to establish yourself as an instructional leader in this role? 2. Please describe in detail your experience overseeing an educational program in collaboration with an outside agency. 3. Please share any work you have done to reach underrepresented student and parent groups in order to enhance college and career readiness for students.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
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
8/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/3/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management Range 37: $620.44 - $755.95 Daily Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
12 Months / 225 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.