Program Specialist, Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement 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
The Educational Services Division is dedicated to supporting professional learning for Orange County school districts. Through our collective capacity, Educational Services provides high quality and sustainable professional learning that enhances the professional capital of the community we serve. We are currently seeking a Program Specialist: Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement. The selected candidate will design, negotiate, and coordinate evaluation projects both internal to OCDE and with our external partners; collaborate with partners to determine contract details and design evaluation program; and facilitate implementation of program evaluation plans for various educational programs in the county and region. The selected candidate will design, negotiate, and coordinate evaluation projects both internal to OCDE and with our external partners; collaborate with partners to determine contract details and design evaluation program; and facilitate implementation of program evaluation plans for various educational programs in the county and region. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, and strategic plan; establish schedules and methods for providing specialized services; implement policies and procedures. - Meet with partners to determine details of contracts and to determine the most effective evaluation strategies. - Collaborate with partners to determine details of the contracts related to survey development, program evaluations, workshops and other services. - Design, develop, and establish evaluation programs and processes in order to respond to program and district needs. - Participate in the preparation, negotiation, and administration of proposed evaluation budgets for new programs.
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 mathematics, education, social science, or a related field. *Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in program evaluation. 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 describe a complex evaluation project you managed, highlighting how you negotiated and collaborated with partners to design the evaluation program, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them? 2. Please provide a specific example of how you have used statistical software to analyze educational program data. How did you ensure the integrity of the data, what analysis techniques did you apply, and how did you communicate your findings to non-technical stakeholders?
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 mathematics, education, social science, or a related field. *Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in program evaluation. 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 describe a complex evaluation project you managed, highlighting how you negotiated and collaborated with partners to design the evaluation program, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them? 2. Please provide a specific example of how you have used statistical software to analyze educational program data. How did you ensure the integrity of the data, what analysis techniques did you apply, and how did you communicate your findings to non-technical stakeholders?
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin 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 selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Application Deadline
4/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/29/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$9,134 - $11,125 Monthly
$9,134 - $11,125 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 26. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time