Coordinator, Community Schools 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, Community Schools. This individual will provide consultation, coaching, and guidance to California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) grantees and other community schools in Orange County to support their pursuit of effective community school initiatives and 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, academic enrichment and/or recreation programs or a related field. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience in youth development programs, recreation, or school age child care programs or elementary or secondary education.
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. What motivated you to apply for the Coordinator of Community Schools position at OCDE, and how does your background and experience align with the responsibilities of the role? 2. How would you define effective community school initiatives and practices, and how do you plan to support and guide Orange County community schools in implementing them? 3. Community schools often require collaboration with various stakeholders, including community-based organizations, public and private educational agencies, and more. Please describe your experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with these groups? 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, academic enrichment and/or recreation programs or a related field. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience in youth development programs, recreation, or school age child care programs or elementary or secondary education.
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. What motivated you to apply for the Coordinator of Community Schools position at OCDE, and how does your background and experience align with the responsibilities of the role? 2. How would you define effective community school initiatives and practices, and how do you plan to support and guide Orange County community schools in implementing them? 3. Community schools often require collaboration with various stakeholders, including community-based organizations, public and private educational agencies, and more. Please describe your experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with these groups? 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
9/24/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/8/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 30: $9,568.00-$11,657.00 Monthly. Salary placement is based on education and years of related experience.
Length of Work Year
220
Employment Type
Full Time