DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - BILINGUAL PREFERRED at Orange Unified School District
About the Employer
The Orange Unified School District serves approximately 24,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th and encompasses all or part of the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana and Villa Park. In 1953, the citizens of the area voted to form a “unified” school district, combining the original five elementary districts with the high school district into one unified district, now known as the Orange Unified School District. OUSD has a long history of excellence that continues to grow and be enriched by the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff and community. -VISION - Our Commitment = Inspiring our learners of today to be purposeful leaders of tomorrow. -MISSION - Our Intention = In partnership with our community, we will provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader. -CORE VALUES - Our Foundation = Integrity, Equity, Respect, and Excellence. OUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics - or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law - in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and are located at 1401 N. Handy St., Orange, Ca 92867 at 714-628-4000: Dipali Potnis, Title IX Coordinator (Employees & Students), ext 4467, dpotnis@orangeusd.org; Andrea Foster, Section 504 Coordinator, OUSD Building J, ext 4002, afoster@orangeusd.org; Matthew Witmer, Universal Complaints Policy Compliance Officer/ADA/Title II Coordinator, OUSD Building D, ext 4466, mwitmer@orangeusd.org
Requirements / Qualifications
* Completed OUSD EdJoin Classified Management Application * Letter of Introduction addressed to Jacqueline Perez Chaidez, Deputy Superintendent, Business Operations and Strategy * Current Resume * Three Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years of the job posting, with a wet signature) * Bachelor's degree (copy of transcripts required)
Requirements / Qualifications
* Completed OUSD EdJoin Classified Management Application * Letter of Introduction addressed to Jacqueline Perez Chaidez, Deputy Superintendent, Business Operations and Strategy * Current Resume * Three Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years of the job posting, with a wet signature) * Bachelor's degree (copy of transcripts required)
Comments and Other Information
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public
Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related field. (A Master’s degree or
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is highly desirable).
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Preferred: Previous experience leading communications within a K-12 public school district, higher education, or government agency and bilingual.
Comments and Other Information
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Public
Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related field. (A Master’s degree or
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is highly desirable).
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Preferred: Previous experience leading communications within a K-12 public school district, higher education, or government agency and bilingual.
Application Deadline
6/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/8/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$151,332 - $190,308 Annually
$151,332 - $190,308 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
In-District Longevity
Length of Work Year
12 MOS
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision (emp & dep) Life Insurance (emp only)
Doctoral Stipend
$3,500 annually