Substitute​/Limited Term - Outdoor Education Specialist - Outdoor Education Programs

About the Employer

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

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THIS POSTING IS FOR SUBSTITUTE AND/OR LIMITED-TERM POSITIONS. This position is not eligible for benefits.

The San Diego County Office of Education's (SDCOE) Outdoor Education Program is recruiting for Substitute/Limited Term - Outdoor Education Specialist to work as needed.

This position will assist in implementing learning and recreational activities in a fifth/sixth-grade outdoor education school, including organizing and leading activities such as nature hikes, conservation and craft projects, and learning activities with large and small student groups on a variety of outdoor education subjects, such as biology, botany, ecology, astronomy, and conservation.

This position requires knowledge of natural sciences and environmental education concepts, as well as the ability to work effectively with students and adults in small and large group settings. A typical qualifying experience would be the completion of college-level course work in the natural sciences, recreation, education, or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children.

Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required.

Outdoor schools are located in the remote mountain areas of San Diego County. Must be available to work varying assignments in the 24-hour residential school schedule, including overnight assignments.

To be considered for this position, each section of the application must be complete and include the required attachments below. You must also complete all supplemental application questions on the application - the answers will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Candidates who do not provide complete information may be eliminated from consideration.

Individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience
• Copies of transcripts showing related college coursework
• Copy of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate

Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

It is important to note to become a substitute/limited-term employee, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $77 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost that must be paid in the form of a money order or cashier’s check). In addition, if you apply and are selected for a permanent position at any point there would be an additional $77 cost (currently) for fingerprinting as a permanent employee (taken out of your first regular paycheck).

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.