Program Specialist - Alternative Education, Attendance and Behavior Intervention 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
The OCDE is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the position of Program Specialist—Alternative Education Attendance and Behavior Intervention. The individual in this position will assist with the management, supervision, and coordination of activities and operations of assigned school site(s) related to attendance and positive school climate. Consult with and assist staff in Alternative Education to conduct training, coordinate curricular resources, and evaluate effectiveness of programs for students who receive educational services in the program; participate in staff and program development related to the special methods and approaches of providing educational services within the program; and provide responsible and complex staff assistance as required. This position will be housed at our Alternative Education/ACCESS Area 3 offices.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. Experience: Three years of educational experience at least one year working with alternative education or related programs. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Credential authorizing instruction.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume 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 understanding of a school truancy program including the role of the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). 2. Describe the steps you would take to create a positive school climate to improve student engagement? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. Experience: Three years of educational experience at least one year working with alternative education or related programs. Credential: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Credential authorizing instruction.
Requirements for Consideration Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume 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 understanding of a school truancy program including the role of the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). 2. Describe the steps you would take to create a positive school climate to improve student engagement? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
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.
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.
The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
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.
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.
The Orange County Department of Education’s employment practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
9/12/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/29/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: $472.86-$576.15 daily. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days
Employment Type
Full Time