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Assistant Principal, Alternative Education at Orange County Department of Education

Application Deadline

5/19/2017 10:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/5/2017
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$493.56 to $601.35 Daily. $111,051 to $135,303 Annually. Placement based on review of current salary.
Length of Work Year
225 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
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.

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • Three years of responsible teaching or educational experience involving at-risk students. • Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, including training in behavioral management, education administration, or a related field. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching or services credential and a valid California Administrative Services 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. Describe your experience working in Alternative Education. 2. Describe your experience implementing a new curriculum at the site or district level. We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge and abilities would be: • Three years of responsible teaching or educational experience involving at-risk students. • Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, including training in behavioral management, education administration, or a related field. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Must possess and maintain a valid California teaching or services credential and a valid California Administrative Services 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. Describe your experience working in Alternative Education. 2. Describe your experience implementing a new curriculum at the site or district level. We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our 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.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email.

Comments and Other Information


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email.