Manager, 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
OCDE is currently recruiting for a dynamic Manager, Educational Services to support OCDE Project GLAD® and Multilingual Academic Services. Orange County Department of Education is home to the National Training Center for Project GLAD® (Guided Language Acquisition Design). Project GLAD® is recognized as a model reform program and best practices program for Title III by the California Department of Education, is a California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell Recipient and was awarded as a model of “Academic Excellence” by the US Department of Education. As a Manager, Educational Services you will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the programs and operations of the Educational Services Division; coordinate activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provide highly responsible assistance to the Associate Superintendent, Educational Services and staff as assigned.
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: • Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college with major coursework in education, management, communications, or related field. • Five (5) years of successful educational experience including two (2) years of administrative experience in a public school setting. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements • A valid California credential authorizing 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. Please expand on your background overseeing teachers and educators in an educational environment, with a focus on your involvement with Project GLAD®. 2. Please elaborate on your leadership experience, outlining the positions you have occupied and the specific responsibilities you undertook in each role. 3. Please describe your experiences in supporting the implementation of Multilingual Academic Services.
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: • Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college with major coursework in education, management, communications, or related field. • Five (5) years of successful educational experience including two (2) years of administrative experience in a public school setting. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements • A valid California credential authorizing 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. Please expand on your background overseeing teachers and educators in an educational environment, with a focus on your involvement with Project GLAD®. 2. Please elaborate on your leadership experience, outlining the positions you have occupied and the specific responsibilities you undertook in each role. 3. Please describe your experiences in supporting the implementation of Multilingual Academic Services.
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
1/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/1/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$594.43 - $723.03 Daily
$594.43 - $723.03 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 34: Salary placement is based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
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.
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Sick Days Annually