Coordinator, Educational 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 Career Education Unit in Orange County is dedicated to empowering educators with programs that include teacher and administrator credentialing, induction, and leadership for administrators, teachers, and counselors. We also champion college and career readiness through integrated academics, project-based learning, business internships, and career guidance, ensuring that students are equipped for future success. We are seeking an enthusiastic educator to fill the role of Coordinator, Educational Services for Career & College Readiness. This position will support schools and districts in prioritizing career and college readiness within their Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP), the California Accountability Model/School Dashboard, and Integrated Programs of Study. Key duties include coordinating partnerships with regional colleges and community organizations, delivering training seminars, providing technical support for instructional programs, and overseeing curriculum development and event marketing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Partner with regional community colleges, post-secondary institutions, and intermediary organizations to strengthen career education initiatives. • Coordinate and foster collaboration between agencies involved in educational programs. • Prepare and deliver presentations on program goals, objectives, and achievements. • Design and lead training seminars and workshops for educators. • Provide consultation and technical support to districts on instructional programs. • Develop marketing materials for program events, including news releases, schedules, and social media outreach. • Oversee the development of program curriculum and instruction. • Act as a liaison with school districts, parents, business/industry partners, consultants, and government agencies.
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: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Valid California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. • Valid California Administrative Services Credential may be required for some assignments.
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. Describe your experience supervising and coaching staff in an educational setting. How do you approach setting clear goals and providing feedback to help teams succeed? Please provide specific examples of how you have addressed performance deficiencies and supported professional growth. 2. In this role, you will recommend and assist in implementing educational programs and services. Can you share an example of when you were responsible for planning and implementing a new educational initiative? What steps did you take to ensure its success, and how did you evaluate its effectiveness? 3. The Coordinator is responsible for participating in the preparation and administration of program budgets. Please describe your experience with budget planning and management in an educational context. How do you ensure that resources are allocated effectively to meet program objectives? 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: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field. • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Valid California Credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program. • Valid California Administrative Services Credential may be required for some assignments.
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. Describe your experience supervising and coaching staff in an educational setting. How do you approach setting clear goals and providing feedback to help teams succeed? Please provide specific examples of how you have addressed performance deficiencies and supported professional growth. 2. In this role, you will recommend and assist in implementing educational programs and services. Can you share an example of when you were responsible for planning and implementing a new educational initiative? What steps did you take to ensure its success, and how did you evaluate its effectiveness? 3. The Coordinator is responsible for participating in the preparation and administration of program budgets. Please describe your experience with budget planning and management in an educational context. How do you ensure that resources are allocated effectively to meet program objectives? 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
4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/28/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$576.13 - $701.96 Daily
$576.13 - $701.96 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 30: Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
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.