Manager, Multilingual Student 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
ACCESS is a public, WASC accredited educational program offering a variety of unique school options serving students throughout Orange County. 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. ACCESS recognizes and believes everyone can learn. We offer multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their personal path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. We are currently seeking an innovative and knowledgeable individual to serve as Manager, Multilingual Student Services. This position as will oversee and coordinate aspects of alternative education programs designed to support English Learners (ELs) and ensure compliance with Title III local, state, and federal mandates and regulations; develop and implement curriculum strategies, monitor student progress and collaborate with various educational partners to enhance the learning experience and outcomes for EL students.
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 from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a related field. • Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in programs and services including two (2) years of experience with Title III programs or English learners. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Valid California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. • Valid California Administrative Services 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. How would you approach developing and implementing strategic plans for improving support services for multilingual students? 2. How do you use data to assess the effectiveness of multilingual student support programs? 3. Can you share an instance where you implemented a successful training program for staff in this field?
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: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education or a related field. • Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in programs and services including two (2) years of experience with Title III programs or English learners. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Valid California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. • Valid California Administrative Services 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. How would you approach developing and implementing strategic plans for improving support services for multilingual students? 2. How do you use data to assess the effectiveness of multilingual student support programs? 3. Can you share an instance where you implemented a successful training program for staff in this field?
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
12/22/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/8/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 34: $593.43 - $723.03 daily. Placement 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.