Coordinator, School Counseling 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
The Educational Services Division offers professional development, consultation, and technical assistance to district leaders and school staff across Orange County. Our team consists of coordinators and experts dedicated to supporting students through a whole-child approach, focusing on academic, social-emotional, and career domains. OCDE is seeking a Coordinator, School Counseling Services to provide technical assistance and professional development to district and site administrators, as well as school counselors across 28 districts. This role involves implementing comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model and contributing to statewide initiatives to enhance school counseling practices.
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: • Five (5) years of experience as a school counselor is required. High school counseling experience preferred. • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible leadership including educational administrative service at the site and/or district setting preferred. • Master's Degree with major coursework in educational counseling, education administration, psychology, behavior management, or a related field required. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California PPS credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program is required. • A Valid California Administrative credential is required.
There are supplemental question 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 question is 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 response in advance of beginning the application. 1. How have you integrated academic, social-emotional, and career interventions within the three domains of school counseling as outlined by ACSA? 2. How have you used data to identify needs and measure effectiveness? 3. Provide an example of leading or mentoring a team of counselors or educators and how you handled challenges.
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: • Five (5) years of experience as a school counselor is required. High school counseling experience preferred. • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible leadership including educational administrative service at the site and/or district setting preferred. • Master's Degree with major coursework in educational counseling, education administration, psychology, behavior management, or a related field required. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California PPS credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program is required. • A Valid California Administrative credential is required.
There are supplemental question 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 question is 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 response in advance of beginning the application. 1. How have you integrated academic, social-emotional, and career interventions within the three domains of school counseling as outlined by ACSA? 2. How have you used data to identify needs and measure effectiveness? 3. Provide an example of leading or mentoring a team of counselors or educators and how you handled challenges.
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
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/19/2024
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$548.35 - $668.13 Daily
$548.35 - $668.13 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 30: Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 210 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.