Administrator, ACCESS Child Welfare & Attendance 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 OCDE Alternative Education Division seeks a dynamic Administrator, ACCESS Child Welfare & Attendance. This role involves managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating Child Welfare and Attendance activities within our ACCESS Division. Responsibilities include providing specialized assistance, organizing staff work, and offering complex support to higher-level management, overseeing direct supervision of professional, technical, and clerical staff. The ideal candidate will excel in goal development, policy implementation, staff training, and evaluation to ensure effective service delivery. Collaboration with Orange County school districts and adherence to student services laws are essential. Strong communication skills are required for stakeholder interaction and group presentations. If you have the skills to lead in a dynamic education environment, apply for this rewarding administrative opportunity.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training 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 coursework in teaching, administration, pupil personnel services or related field. • At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible Child Welfare and Attendance or Student Services program experience, including two (2) years administrative and supervisory experience. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession of a CA credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. A valid CA 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. Provide an example of when you successfully developed and implemented goals, policies, or procedures within a specialized education program. How did you identify resource needs and establish effective schedules to ensure the delivery of specialized services? 2. Describe your experience managing and coordinating Child Welfare and Attendance activities within an education setting. Highlight specific strategies you have used to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to student services. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training 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 coursework in teaching, administration, pupil personnel services or related field. • At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible Child Welfare and Attendance or Student Services program experience, including two (2) years administrative and supervisory experience. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession of a CA credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. A valid CA 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. Provide an example of when you successfully developed and implemented goals, policies, or procedures within a specialized education program. How did you identify resource needs and establish effective schedules to ensure the delivery of specialized services? 2. Describe your experience managing and coordinating Child Welfare and Attendance activities within an education setting. Highlight specific strategies you have used to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to student services. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation 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
6/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/16/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: $623.48 - $759.64. 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.