Contract Learning And Development Jobs in California

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
ACCESS offers multiple instructional learning environments to help students find their path in education and provide individualized, targeted, and differentiated instruction with standards-based curriculum and assessments. ACCESS is committed to individual student success. Student placement is determined by the administration at the time of enrollment based on the academic needs and personal circumstances of each student.
Community Day School: Community Day Schools provide a year-round program for students in grades 7th-12th. Students attend school daily, Monday through Friday, for 240 minutes in a classroom setting where teachers facilitate learning through small-group instruction.
Independent Study/Contract Learning: Independent Studies provide a year-round program for students in grades 9th-12th. Students meet one-on-one with their teacher for a minimum of 60 minutes per week and are required to complete 20 hours of homework weekly.
Sunburst Youth Academy: Sunburst Youth Academy is a partnership with the National Guard providing a voluntary 17-month program for students ages 16-18. Students attend school daily, Monday through Friday, during the 5 ½ month residential phase, followed by 12 months of mentoring and support for students.
Pacific Coast High School (PCHS): Pacific Coast High School follows a traditional school calendar for students in grades 9th-12th. Students participate in UC/CSU-approved/College Prep, online, on-campus, and hybrid courses.
Community Home Education Program (CHEP): The Community Home Education Program is an independent study program that follows a traditional school calendar for students in grades TK-8. CHEP offers resources, curriculum, and teacher support to students and parents who choose to educate their children at home.
College and Career Preparatory Academy: The College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school year-round independent study program for students ages 18-25.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified of their application status via email.
Work is on an as needed basis. Assignments can be on a day-by-day basis or long-term. Long-term assignments require a valid California teaching credential.
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
Retirement: Employee contribution to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS).