Teacher, Special Education (Moderate/Severe) 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 Special Education program operates year round and is designed to provide instruction for students between the ages of 3 years and 22 years who have been identified as needing intensive educational service. It is the goal of our program and services to emphasize the teaching of skills that are functional and critical to the needs of our students. Whenever possible, interaction with non-disabled peers is promoted. We emphasize communication, vocational training, and functional academic skills with an emphasis on behavior and technology instructional supports. Our credentialed teachers support the OCDE values and mission statement by providing outstanding educational services in a safe and secure learning environment for all our students. It is the goal of OCDE's Special Education Services Division to provide the most meaningful educational program designed to meet each student’s individual needs. This goal emphasizes the teaching of skills aligned with California State Standards and are critical to the present and future needs of our students. OCDE's Special Education Services Division operates Connections - Empowering Every Learner. Connections has multiple classes on 13 different school sites throughout Orange County. Students are referred to our programs from their district of residence. Educational programs are provided to meet the needs of the following types of students: • Students with extensive support needs • Students with emotional disabilities • Students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH)
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 or above from a regionally accredited college or university. • Recent experience working with students with severe developmental, physical, behavioral, and/or social-emotional disabilities in an organized setting, preferred. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid California teaching credential authorizing instruction in Special Education for students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities. • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California CTC website - www.ctc.ca.gov. • English Learner (EL) Authorization: All new teachers hired under a Preliminary or Clear credential must possess an authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include Education Specialist Instruction Credential with an 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).
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 elaborate on your experience in an educational setting working with students with extensive support needs or student who are deaf and hard of hearing. 2. Describe your experience assessing students with disabilities. In your response, include the types of tools and/or assessments you have used. 3. Describe your experience developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Please attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
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 or above from a regionally accredited college or university. • Recent experience working with students with severe developmental, physical, behavioral, and/or social-emotional disabilities in an organized setting, preferred. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid California teaching credential authorizing instruction in Special Education for students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities. • Meet the Basic Skills Requirement through one of the methods listed on Form CL-667 on the California CTC website - www.ctc.ca.gov. • English Learner (EL) Authorization: All new teachers hired under a Preliminary or Clear credential must possess an authorization to provide instruction for English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) to English learners. Appropriate credentials include Education Specialist Instruction Credential with an 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).
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 elaborate on your experience in an educational setting working with students with extensive support needs or student who are deaf and hard of hearing. 2. Describe your experience assessing students with disabilities. In your response, include the types of tools and/or assessments you have used. 3. Describe your experience developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Please attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
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
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/14/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$290.12 - $594.32 Daily
$290.12 - $594.32 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Placement based on education and years of experience with up to 10 years experience credit.
Length of Work Year
Choice of 185, 200, or 205 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.