Coordinator, Educational Services; Project Sunshine

Position: Coordinator, Educational Services (Project Sunshine)
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.

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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 in education, education administration, behavior management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of educational experience, including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. 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 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 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. Please provide examples of your work in professional learning delivery, support to districts and implementation of state standards and framework.

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 in education, education administration, behavior management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of educational experience, including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. 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 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 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. Please provide examples of your work in professional learning delivery, support to districts and implementation of state standards and framework.

Comments and Other Information

A completed EdJoin application and a resume 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. Please provide both. 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.