Coordinator - State and Federal Programs and Continuous Improvement - Costa Mesa, United States - Orange County Department of Education

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    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

    OCDE's Educational Services Division is currently searching for a detail oriented Coordinator, State and Federal Programs and Continuous Improvement.

    The selected candidate will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for coordinating and implementing Educational programs and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and provide assistance to higher level management staff.

    Additionally they will support State and Federal Accountability, LCAP development and approval process and continuous improvement supports for Orange County Districts and Schools.


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    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.
    Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

    • A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program.
    • A valid California Administrative credential may be required for some assignments. 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. Provide an example where you were responsible for coordinating and implementing an educational program. What steps did you take to ensure the program's success, and how did you measure its effectiveness? Additionally, how did you navigate challenges or obstacles encountered during the implementation process? 2. Expand on your familiarity assisting a school or district designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement or Additional Targeted Support and Improvement. Describe the challenges and how you addressed them and how assessed the effectiveness of your interventions in facilitating improvement within the identified areas?
    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.
    Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

    • A valid California credential authorizing instruction or service in a public school program.
    • A valid California Administrative credential may be required for some assignments. 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. Provide an example where you were responsible for coordinating and implementing an educational program. What steps did you take to ensure the program's success, and how did you measure its effectiveness? Additionally, how did you navigate challenges or obstacles encountered during the implementation process? 2. Expand on your familiarity assisting a school or district designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement or Additional Targeted Support and Improvement. Describe the challenges and how you addressed them and how assessed the effectiveness of your interventions in facilitating improvement within the identified areas?
    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.