Program Specialist, Expanded Learning Programs 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
OCDE's Educational Services Division is searching for a talented leader to serve as Program Specialist, Expanded Learning Programs. The selected candidate will support the day-to-day development, implementation, and management of Orange County’s Expanded Learning program activities including, but not limited to: After School Education and Safety Programs (ASES), After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs), Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs (CCLC); provide school personnel with training and skills to support expanded learning education; serve as a liaison and resource to school districts, county offices of education, and community agencies; and provide assistance to higher level management staff.
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 from an accredited college with major coursework in education or a related field. • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible educational experience in educational programs.
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 describe your experience providing professional development for expanded learning programs. What was the content and who was the audience? 2. Please define technical assistance (TA) and how you see your role in providing TA to ASES, ASSETs, and 21st CCLC grantees. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation 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: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in education or a related field. • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible educational experience in educational programs.
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 describe your experience providing professional development for expanded learning programs. What was the content and who was the audience? 2. Please define technical assistance (TA) and how you see your role in providing TA to ASES, ASSETs, and 21st CCLC grantees. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation 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
7/2/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/22/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 26: $8,868 - $10,801 Monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225
Employment Type
Full Time