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.

The Title I Tutoring Program seeks confident, outgoing, and enthusiastic individuals to provide one-on-one tutoring to youth in alternative education settings, including institutions, community schools, group homes, and emergency youth shelters. Title I Academic Support Assistants motivate students to actively engage in their learning, with a focus on remedial academic skills.

Students served may be reluctant learners who face behavioral or engagement challenges and may have histories involving foster care, substance abuse, the justice system, or residence in 24-hour facilities. Some attend programs within Orange County Department of Education’s ACCESS department. This role supports diverse learners in making meaningful academic progress.

Hours vary from 6 to 20 hours per week. Varies on site needs.

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. Academic Support Assistants work with at-promise youth who may be incarcerated and/or have severe emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues. Why do you think you would be successful working with this population of students?

2. A majority of our student population has experienced childhood trauma which can present as being a disengaged or unmotivated student. How would you build rapport and relate with this population while maintaining professional boundaries?

Answering supplemental questions give applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position.

Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

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 one (1) year of experience working with children in an organized setting; and one of the following, or an equivalent combination of training and experience:
• A completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR
• An Associate of Arts degree; OR
• Satisfactory completion of an approved OCDE test
Documents:
The following documents are required for this position for proof of 60 semester units or the completion of an AA Degree:
• Copy of transcripts or copy of your graduation certificate (Please upload copies to your application)

Classified, Range 41: Placement based on education and experience.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919

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.
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