
Expanded Learning Program Specialist at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a full-time position, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm*, Monday - Friday, 12 months a year. *Hours may vary
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The job of the Expanded Learning Program Specialist is for the purpose of developing and implementing expanded learning programs district-wide; assist in the coordination of site-level academic enrichment programs that support academic achievement; assist in the development of professional development opportunities for the expanded learning staff, and provide individualized coaching to staff as necessary. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Early Education & Expanded Learning. The Expanded Learning Program Specialist assists in the development and implementation of academic enrichment programs that support learning during the regular school day. (This differs from the Extended Program Supervisor, which is directly responsible for the supervision of the district’s Extended School Program.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A four-year degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major emphasis in education or early childhood education, including a minimum of twenty-four (24) college semester units in early childhood education or child development. Experience: At least (2) years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a licensed childcare and development or recreation program. LICENSES: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a reliable motor vehicle for personal transportation. The possession of a valid First-aid Certificate, or the completion of the Westminster School District basic first-aid training program, within three (3) months of employment in the classification. The possession of or the securing of a valid CPR Certificate, or the completion of the Westminster School District training program, within three (3) months of employment in this classification
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The job of the Expanded Learning Program Specialist is for the purpose of developing and implementing expanded learning programs district-wide; assist in the coordination of site-level academic enrichment programs that support academic achievement; assist in the development of professional development opportunities for the expanded learning staff, and provide individualized coaching to staff as necessary. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Early Education & Expanded Learning. The Expanded Learning Program Specialist assists in the development and implementation of academic enrichment programs that support learning during the regular school day. (This differs from the Extended Program Supervisor, which is directly responsible for the supervision of the district’s Extended School Program.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A four-year degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major emphasis in education or early childhood education, including a minimum of twenty-four (24) college semester units in early childhood education or child development. Experience: At least (2) years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a licensed childcare and development or recreation program. LICENSES: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a reliable motor vehicle for personal transportation. The possession of a valid First-aid Certificate, or the completion of the Westminster School District basic first-aid training program, within three (3) months of employment in the classification. The possession of or the securing of a valid CPR Certificate, or the completion of the Westminster School District training program, within three (3) months of employment in this classification
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, and training by a screening committee. Applicants who successfully pass the application review will be invited to a Level 1 oral exam interview. Candidates moving forward will be invited to a final interview and a selection will be made for the vacancy.
Oral exam notifications will be sent thru the Edjoin email. Often applicants miss sent emails because spam and junk emails are not checked.
Comments and Other Information
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, and training by a screening committee. Applicants who successfully pass the application review will be invited to a Level 1 oral exam interview. Candidates moving forward will be invited to a final interview and a selection will be made for the vacancy.
Oral exam notifications will be sent thru the Edjoin email. Often applicants miss sent emails because spam and junk emails are not checked.