Teacher- Alternative Education 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 Division provides educational options to diverse student populations referred by local school districts, probation, and social services. We are currently recruiting talented professionals to serve as Teachers for our ACCESS Division to plan and provide instruction to individuals in various assignments throughout our program. Examples of teaching assignments include using seat time or independent study instructional models to provide education to at-promise students in Community-Based Programs (CBP), including charter schools primarily serving students between the ages of 18 and 26; delivery of educational services to incarcerated youth in care who are going through the juvenile justice system; and offering educational support through the Community Home Education Program (CHEP) or Pacific Coast High School (PCHS) to families who choose to provide direct instruction to their child in the home or outside the traditional district school model.
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: • Recent experience working in alternative educational settings or charter schools teaching at-promise students preferred. • Bachelor or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, And Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid Single or Multiple Subject California teaching credential authorizing instruction at the elementary or secondary level. Intern-eligible candidates are welcome to apply with priority given to fully credentialed applicants. • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website - www.ctc.ca.gov. 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 share your experience working with at-promise students. In your answer share a specific instance where you positively impacted one of these students, and how this experience impacted your approach to education and support for at-promise students. 2. Please provide an example where you adapted your teaching to meet the needs of your students. What was the challenge, and how did you overcome it? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
English Learner (EL) Authorization: All new teachers hired under a Preliminary or Clear credential must possess authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include Single Subject Credential with English Learner authorization; CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) or BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) authorizations; or Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (AB2913/SB395 training).
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: • Recent experience working in alternative educational settings or charter schools teaching at-promise students preferred. • Bachelor or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, And Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid Single or Multiple Subject California teaching credential authorizing instruction at the elementary or secondary level. Intern-eligible candidates are welcome to apply with priority given to fully credentialed applicants. • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website - www.ctc.ca.gov. 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 share your experience working with at-promise students. In your answer share a specific instance where you positively impacted one of these students, and how this experience impacted your approach to education and support for at-promise students. 2. Please provide an example where you adapted your teaching to meet the needs of your students. What was the challenge, and how did you overcome it? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
English Learner (EL) Authorization: All new teachers hired under a Preliminary or Clear credential must possess authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include Single Subject Credential with English Learner authorization; CLAD (Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) or BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development) authorizations; or Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (AB2913/SB395 training).
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
4/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/13/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$287.25 - $483.64 Daily
$287.25 - $483.64 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated: A teacher shall receive up to five (5) years credit granted on a year-for-year basis for prior full-time teaching or related ancillary experience.
Length of Work Year
225, 216, or 195 (days depend on specific assignments)
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.